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The Mariners and Yankees completed a trade Monday that sends ace left-hander James Paxton to New York for three prospects, including top-rated lefty Justus Sheffield.

The Big Maple is on his way to the Big Apple. What does it mean for his fantasy value? And what can be expected from Justus Sheffield with the Mariners in 2019? Our experts provide their take on Monday's big trade.

World Series MVP Steve Pearce, who has played for seven teams in a 12-year career, says it was a "no-brainer" to return to the Red Sox for another year.

Griffin Conine, an outfielder in the Blue Jays system and son of former MLB star Jeff Conine, has been suspended for violating the minor league drug program.

Mariano Rivera is a no-doubt first-ballot Hall of Famer. But how much support will the Cooperstown cases of Roy Halladay, Andy Pettitte and others get from voters?

Career saves leader Mariano Rivera and late pitcher Roy Halladay are among 20 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot for the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joined by 15 holdovers headed by Edgar Martinez.

The team unveiled a new alternate home jersey on Monday. It's a red top scripted with "Indians" on the front that Cleveland occasionally will wear for home games in 2019.

Catcher Kurt Suzuki is leaving the Braves to join their NL East rival, agreeing to a two-year contract, according to multiple reports.

The Bronx hasn't been home to a World Series champion for almost an entire decade. We offer up five offseason moves that would fix that -- if the Steinbrenners are willing to spend like The Boss.

The Diamondbacks have been contenders, but they're among the clubs who might want to shake things up by shopping stars like Paul Goldschmidt.

The Bronx hasn't been home to a World Series champion in almost an entire decade. We offer up five offseason moves that would fix that -- if the Steinbrenners are willing to spend like The Boss.

The Phillies have plenty of payroll space and expectations of contention to deliver on. Here's a plan for which top free agents they should target.

A new TV deal and strong attendance don't jibe with complaints about the changing game. What are the strongest indicators of the sport's health?

The Astros, who could lose Marwin Gonzalez to free agency, acquired infielder Aledmys Diaz, who hit a career-high 18 homers last season, in a trade with the Blue Jays.

World Series hero Steve Pearce will be back in a Red Sox uniform in 2019. Boston re-signed the journeyman 1B for a reported $6.25 million. "We all saw what kind of impact he can have," GM Dave Dombrowski said of the improbable World Series MVP.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is expected to be ready for spring training after surgery to correct his irregular heartbeat. The surgery, which had been expected, has been scheduled for Nov. 26, with recovery time anywhere from two weeks to eight weeks.

Julio Rangel has been hired by the Texas Rangers as pitching coach for new manager Chris Woodward.

Phillies owner John Middleton said he is ready to spend big in free agency after coming off a 2018 season in which the team contended for the National League East title before a late swoon.

Mike Elias spent the past three seasons as the Astros' assistant general manager where he led the team's domestic and international scouting efforts.

From veterans coming off one-year deals to all the available relievers -- so many relievers! -- the wait is on for offers that might never come.