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Cashman: Gray put Yankees in mix to raise value
After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free agency value.
Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out
Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee on Sunday. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were named on fewer than five ballots.
As Hall of Fame welcomes Kent, it prepares to slam door on Bonds and Clemens forever
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
Rays, OF Mullins have 1-year deal with '27 option
Outfielder Cedric Mullins and the Rays have finalized a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2027. An All-Star in 2021, Mullins played the first seven-plus years of his career in Baltimore, before being traded to the Mets last season.
Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.
Mariners land LHP Ferrer from Nats for prospects
The Mariners acquired lefty reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals for top catching prospect Harry Ford and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon.
FBI docs: MLB looked into Rose earlier than known
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose in 1988 but suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
Williams: 'Good situation' if Diaz returns as closer
The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Díaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets' willingness to meet Díaz's demands.
Mets claim Red Sox castoff Criswell from waivers
The Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox just one day after he was designated for assignment.
What Buster Olney, Jeff Passan are hearing about Schwarber's suitors, top free agents and blockbuster trades
Here's our latest intel heading into the MLB winter meetings, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.
Pirates send Oviedo to Red Sox in 5-player deal
The Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade that sent outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as "The Password," to Pittsburgh.
A's say Vegas stadium on track for 2028 opening
The Athletics are on track to open their new Las Vegas stadium on time, officials said Thursday.
Pagán on re-signing with Reds: 'Easy choice'
Emilio Pagán said it was an 'easy choice' to remain with the Reds, even as he was exploring his options in free agency.
Source: Washington joins Vitello's Giants staff
Former Angels manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the Giants' coaching staff, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Gray: With BoSox, 'It's easy to hate the Yankees'
Sonny Gray, now with the Red Sox, says he is happy to be in "a place where it's easy to hate the Yankees."
Who has the most work to do? Where all 30 MLB teams stand ahead of winter meetings
Here's how your favorite team looks today -- and what it needs to do next week and beyond.
Three MLB free agents to invest in -- and three to avoid
Here are this winter's players to target and to be wary of, given their projected contracts.
St. Pete expects Trop to be ready for Rays' opener
City officials in St. Petersburg have shown off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field. They are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' home opener on April 6.
Reports: Reds closer Pagán back with $20M deal
Free agent closer Emilio Pagán has agreed to return to the Cincinnati Reds on a $20 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports.
Sources: World Series hero Rojas back to Dodgers
World Series hero Miguel Rojas will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for what will constitute his final season in the major leagues, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
