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AL MVP Betts, Red Sox settle on $20M for 2019
Boston's Mookie Betts, the AL MVP in 2018, will make $20 million next season, which sets a new arbitration-settlement standard for players with four or more years of service.
Dodgers acquire veteran Martin from Blue Jays
The Dodgers, who were looking for help at catcher, have acquired veteran Russell Martin from the Blue Jays in exchange for two minor leaguers.
Source: Betts, Red Sox settle on $20M for 2019
Boston's Mookie Betts, the AL MVP in 2018, will make $20 million next season, which sets a new arbitration-settlement standard for players with four or more years of service.
Sources: Yanks, LeMahieu agree to 2-year deal
After seven seasons in Colorado, DJ LeMahieu is heading to the American League after reaching an agreement on a two-year, $24 million contract with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.
Bregman has surgery, likely ready for season
Houston's Alex Bregman, last year's All-Star Game MVP who set career highs in batting average, home runs, RBIs and runs, had surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow.
Where do the Patriots rank alongside other great sports dynasties?
The Patriots begin their quest to add another Super Bowl title to their dynasty this week. Here are 20 other sports dynasties on their level.
Would Harper, Machado suitors be better off spreading around $300 million?
With the big-name free agents still on the market, we ask whether it's better for teams to have a balanced payroll than to splurge on a star.
MLB or NFL? Inside the toughest decision Kyler Murray will ever make
Oklahoma's two-sport star recognizes the allure of the NFL and the grind of getting to the big leagues. But where is Murray's passion -- and what will ultimately sway him?
D-backs, C Murphy reach 1-year, $900K deal
Catcher John Ryan Murphy and the Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract, a raise from his $558,000 salary last year.
D-Backs, C Murphy reach $900K, 1-year deal
Catcher John Ryan Murphy and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract, a raise from his $558,000 salary last year.
Sources: Blue Jays add free-agent RHP Phelps
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a deal with free-agent right-hander David Phelps, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday night.
Angels avoid arbitration with Ramirez, Tropeano
The Angels avoided arbitration with right-handers JC Ramirez and Nick Tropeano on Thursday by agreeing to one-year deals with them.
Sources: Mets, Lowrie agree for 2 years, $20M
The New York Mets have reached a two-year deal with free-agent infielder Jed Lowrie, league sources told ESPN, adding a versatile veteran to an overhauled team that hopes to compete in the loaded National League East this season.
Giants' home has been renamed Oracle Park
With longtime naming-rights partner AT&T ending its deal, the San Francisco Giants have struck an agreement that renamed their waterfront ballpark Oracle Park on Thursday.
Angels, Anaheim aim to extend lease through '20
A propsal to extend the Los Angeles Angels' stadium lease by one year through the 2020 season will be voted on at an Anaheim City Council meeting on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball betting win totals for 2019
The Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are the three teams with the highest over-under win totals to bet on for the 2019 season at Caesars.
Tim Tebow gets engaged to 2017 Miss Universe
A month before the quarterback-turned-outfielder heads to spring training with the Mets, his fiancée announced the couple's engagement on her Instagram feed.
Arbitrator rules for Braves in Stewart grievance
An arbitrator has denied a grievance filed by the Major League Baseball Players Association on behalf of Carter Stewart, who failed to sign with the Atlanta Braves last summer and will be eligible for this year's amateur draft.
Buster's Buzz: Brewers' discipline gets Grandal at their price
How their GM approaches the market helped small-market Milwaukee pull off another winter coup.
Sources: Dozier agrees to deal with Nationals
The Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal with second baseman Brian Dozier, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.