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With a stagnant market turning free agents into freeze agents, the lefty's six-year, $140 million pact with the Nats sticks out like a sore thumb.

Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his Hall of Fame father advised him to seek out DH Kendrys Morales as a mentor in the same fashion Morales did with Guerrero Jr. as a rookie with the Angels nearly 15 years ago.

Miguel Cabrera says he is fully healthy and ready to get back on the field and play. The two-time AL MVP hit against a pitcher Monday for the first time since rupturing a tendon in his left biceps on June 12.

Boston Red Sox owner John Henry said Monday that, while there is not a perfect correlation between a bigger payroll and winning, "spending more money helps."

The Milwaukee Brewers were excited to know Mike Moustakas likely is sticking around for 2019.

Players' union head Tony Clark took the extraordinary step of saying baseball fans should question whether it makes sense to purchase tickets for some teams, responding to Commissioner Rob Manfred's assertion that free-agent players have failed to...

It may not seem right, but Charlie Blackmon will be in right field for Colorado this season after playing center field since 2015.

Mike Trout isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2020 season, but Angels owner Arte Moreno says a new deal for the franchise player has already been discussed internally.

Giancarlo Stanton says he's looking forward to getting more experience playing in the American League and playing games that matter from May through October in his second year in pinstripes.

A black cap with the Miami Marlins' new neon logo sat atop Jorge Posada's graying hair Monday, a jarring sight for fans who recall he spent his entire playing career with the New York Yankees.

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says the team was quiet on this year's free-agent market because the team doesn't "have any more" money to spend.

The Cubs announced a partnership with Muslim organizations to battle racism, while team owner Tom Ricketts distanced himself from racially insensitive emails involving his father, Joe.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy has said that he will retire after the 2019 season.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto hopes to rebound after a subpar season in 2018.

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor says he's more concerned with getting healthy than long-term contract.

Veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and the Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Cubs 3B Kris Bryant says he's more than happy to clear the air with Yadier Molina after offseason comments made by Bryant about the city of St. Louis got the ire of the St. Louis Cardinals All-Star catcher.

You can't blame the Padres for being interested in a superstar in his prime. But the timing just isn't right, the moment isn't right, and the deal would seem destined to fall flat.

The third base position is loaded with young All-Stars, including several who have yet to hit their prime years.