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Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only Major League Baseball team that never had a player born in Japan, which is exactly why he wanted to sign with them.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell, who had one season remaining on his contract, received a three-year extension through the 2023 season.

From superstars to fading prospects, here's who could be on the move this year.

Among MLB's best third basemen: a newly minted Angel, a coveted free agent and two stars on the trading block.

Orioles reliever Miguel Castro says he was robbed at gunpoint in his native Dominican Republic and is lucky to be alive.

Free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a one-year, $6.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.

An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl who was hit by a foul ball at an Astros game last May says the child's brain injury is permanent and that she is at risk of having seizures for life.

The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson agreed to a one-year deal, the team announced. The agreement features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form, sources told ESPN.

A big name in a new uniform and an Astros ruling could come soon. What else will define the year ahead in baseball?

The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson have agreed to a one-year deal that features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form.

The White Sox continued their free-agency spending, agreeing to a one-year, $6M deal with sidearming reliever Steve Cishek.

The Baltimore Orioles and veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract that includes a club option.

The Athletic, citing anonymous people who were with the Red Sox in 2018, reported that Boston players would visit the replay room to decipher their opponents' sign sequence and then relay the information to the dugout.

The targets for discipline will be employees of the Astros, including the front office and on-field coaching personnel, but will not include the players involved in the scheme, according to three players who have been interviewed.

From a battle of Big Apple aces to a showdown of superstar shortstops and beyond, here are ESPN.com's top 10 rankings across the diamond.

Francisco Lindor, Javy Baez, Xander Bogaerts and more make up a very talented -- and improving -- group.

With young stars and winter reinforcements, a new generation of clubs is primed to make a deep run in October.

The Cincinnati Reds have signed Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama to a three-year, $21 million contract.

The Baltimore Orioles and veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract that includes a club option.

Daniel Hudson proved to be one of Washington's most reliable relievers down the stretch of a World Series run.