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Bryant, Longoria irked Harper, Machado still free
Kris Bryant and Evan Longoria expressed frustration that several free agents, including stars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, are still looking for jobs as February nears.
Buster's Buzz: Red Sox repeat? Four question marks facing the champs
From health to hangovers, Boston still must find a few answers in its quest for a second straight ring.
Mariano Rivera, Lee Smith and what makes a Hall of Fame closer
One is a first-ballot lock. The other a last-chance inductee. Here's what Cooperstown's 2019 ninth-inning stars tell us about Hall standards for the position.
Sources: Angels reach deal for Allen to be closer
The Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement with relief pitcher Cody Allen on a one-year deal to be their closer next season, league sources told ESPN.
Red Sox's Cora hedges on White House visit
Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a Puerto Rico native who has been outspoken about its need for hurricane relief, indicated on Thursday that he may skip the World Series celebration at the White House over President Trump's policies toward the island.
Sources: Angels reach one-year deal with Allen
The Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement with relief pitcher Cody Allen on a one-year deal to be their closer next season, league sources told ESPN.
Forget Babe Ruth, Yankees get the guy who could strike him out
Adding Adam Ottavino -- who boasted he'd whiff the Bambino "every time" -- gives the Bombers the best bullpen in the universe.
Tebow to open spring in Mets' major league camp
The Mets say Tim Tebow will return to start spring training at the team's major league camp in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Dombrowski: Red Sox unlikely to spend on closer
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a Puerto Rico native who has been outspoken about its need for hurricane relief, indicated on Thursday that he may skip the World Series celebration at the White House over President Donald Trump's policies toward the...
Cubs owner: Keeping Russell best for all parties
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said the team decided it would rather support Addison Russell after his suspension for violating the league's domestic abuse policy rather than "just cut him."
Sources: Yankees, Ottavino reach 3-year deal
Free-agent reliever Adam Ottavino, who had a breakout 2018 season as the setup man for closer Wade Davis with the Rockies, has agreed to sign with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.
Buster's Buzz: Could these 'mystery teams' be in on Machado, Harper?
Are the Yankees set to swoop in on Manny after all? Who might be biding their time for Bryce? We look at some of the potential surprise suitors insiders are talking about.
Latest Harper, Machado predictions: Will duo sign by Super Bowl Sunday?
With the offseason providing few answers for baseball's superstar free agents, we shed some light on where things stand and where they're headed.
'I came up on one-year deals': How Joe Maddon is approaching 2019
As the skipper enters his potential final year in Chicago, Maddon is leaving no stone unturned as he tries to get the Cubs back on track after a disappointing finish and a quiet offseason.
Yanks' LeMahieu on his role: 'Bring a lot of gloves'
DJ LeMahieu said Wednesday he's ready to be used at multiple positions by the Yankees, who signed the three-time Gold Glove second baseman to a two-year contract.
Lowrie, in new role, will move around Mets' infield
Jed Lowrie would rather talk about wine than whine.
Royals' Skoglund suspended 80 games for PEDs
Royals general manager Dayton Moore said the team supports pitcher Eric Skoglund, who was suspended for the season's first 80 games Wednesday after testing positive for two performance-enhancing substances.
Sources: Flores agrees to 1-year D-backs' deal
Infielder Wilmer Flores and the Diamondbacks have agreed on a one-year contract worth $4.25 million, league sources told ESPN. The deal includes a club option for the 2020 season.
Sources: ChiSox make $175M pitch to Machado
Star shortstop Manny Machado has at least one pitch from the Chicago White Sox, who made a seven-year, $175 million offer, multiple sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.
Reds broadcaster Brennaman to retire after '19
Longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will retire after the 2019 season, his 46th with the club.