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Everybody loves to be ahead of the curve in identifying the next up-and-coming stars. Here are some names to put on your watch list.

Small-market teams aren't watching rich teams sign all the top free agents anymore. They're watching rich teams sign all the top free agents -- at discounts.

While Minnesota has a crop of young players who aren't far from breaking out, the White Sox seem to be top heavy and the Indians are sneaky strong.

MLB and the MLB Players Association are discussing potentially drastic rule changes, sources told ESPN. A three-batter minimum for pitchers, a universal DH and a 20-second pitch clock are among the items discussed.

Lee Smith had seen the Hall of Fame several times. This visit was completely different. "I'm still in awe," Smith said after the tour Tuesday, in preparation for his July induction.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who made $1 million last year, won his arbitration case and will make $5 million in 2019. He hit .239 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs in 2018.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't worried about a crowded outfield if the team were to land prized free agent Bryce Harper.

Outfielder Curtis Granderson, who hit .242 with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs for Toronto and Milwaukee last season, has signed a minor-league deal with the Marlins for 2019.

The Yankees outfielder is 35 and hasn't played in a major league game in 476 days. Still, San Francisco picked up the phone. Is there an unlikely deal to be made?

The Blue Jays have the big-name splash, but Tampa Bay's quality depth is unmatched, with the Red Sox and Yankees (and Orioles) playing catch-up.

We're still waiting for this winter's big free agents to sign, but that didn't stop us from predicting which uniforms they'll be wearing in the Midsummer Classic. Who else makes our star-studded squads?

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts on Monday distanced himself from what he called "racially insensitive" email exchanges involving his father, Joe Ricketts, after they were publicly leaked by splinternews.com.

A California woman died last August as a result of being hit in the head by a batted ball at Dodger Stadium, according to a Los Angeles County coroner's report obtained by ESPN's "Outside the Lines" and details her daughter revealed to OTL in December.

Veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced on Monday.

Left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins has agreed to a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Looking to reconstruct their bullpen, the Cleveland Indians acquired right-hander Nick Wittgren from the Miami Marlins for right-hander Jordan Milbrath.

Left-hander Francisco Liriano is returning to the Pirates on a minor league contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Jeff Idelson, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, will retire following this year's induction ceremony in July.

For the second year in a row, the Caribbean Series, that begins today, was relocated from Venezuela because of security concerns due to political unrest and moved to Panama.

The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?