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Stanton ranks among the game's brightest stars. Descalso is a journeyman. But the Yankee is one of the worst clutch hitters in baseball history -- and the Cub is one of the best.

We picked the all-time best baseball stars from every school in this year's Big Dance and pitted them against one another in our version of MLB Madness.

Oakland and Seattle are getting the 2019 MLB regular season going in Japan. Couldn't get up to watch the 5:30 a.m. ET start? Don't worry, you don't have to miss a thing.

Brandon Lowe, a rookie utility man who hit .233 with six home runs in a 43-game stint last season, agreed to a six-year, $24 million contract with the Rays, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Budding superstar Alex Bregman has agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros and right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $17.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The San Francisco district attorney's office will not file criminal charges against Giants CEO Larry Baer after an altercation earlier this month between Baer and his wife was caught on video.

Cubs starter Yu Darvish says a blister that opened up during a spring game Tuesday won't set him back for the start of the regular season.

What if L.A. had given the outfielder $600 million? $700M? Heck, with what the Angels will get for the next 12 years -- and beyond -- they could've handed him 10 figures.

Major League Baseball is lifting restrictions on which players can be sent to the Arizona Fall League for prospects and moving up the season by nearly a month.

An inflamed right shoulder will send Dellin Betances to the injured list, but the Yankees reliever says he thinks he'll miss only three to five days before resuming his throwing program.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, who hasn't played since March 1 because of tightness in his back, said he's "doing great" after a second cortisone shot and is hoping to resume baseball activities soon.

Cubs relievers Brandon Morrow and Pedro Strop each threw bullpen sessions this week as they recover from injuries.

The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that pitcher Michael Fulmer needs Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow.

Two-time AL MVP Mike Trout is close to smashing the record for the largest contract in professional sports history, as he's finalizing a new 12-year deal with the Angels worth more than $430 million, sources told ESPN.

The best player of his generation just got the biggest contract in sports history, but is he sacrificing his shot at October glory by staying in Anaheim?

From J.J. Watt angling for a similar contract to a fellow MLB player asking for a loan, Trout's huge payday has social media buzzing.

There are always quirks as a new baseball season begins. Here's how the opening slate affects top contenders.

Eric Karabell projects which player will lead every National League team in saves to help fantasy managers draft closers this season.

A growing number of players are trying to make an impact in roles both on the mound and at the plate -- and it could become a trend.