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Brewers general manager David Stearns confirmed earlier reports that minor league infielder Javier Betancourt had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in his native Venezuela.

Veteran right-handed pitcher Doug Fister has agreed on a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Washington is reportedly interested in bringing back the righty after he spent the first seven years of his career in a Nationals uniform.

The Blue Jays, Rockies and Rangers have joined the Twins and Brewers as teams showing interest in free-agent righty Jake Arrieta.

Could an All-Star shortstop and a closer who had 41 saves be left out of the big money this winter? They're among the free agents who should sign now before the market dries up.

From an American League star in need of a Hall of Fame stock boost to an NL slugger without a position, we identify major leaguers who could use a change of scenery.

The pitfall of the HOF's seeming vendetta against prominent steroid-era candidates is that deserving players will continue to be ignored.

Major league teams were given holiday weekend homework by Shohei Ohtani, according to details obtained by The Associated Press.

The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Blaine Hardy avoided arbitration with a one-year deal announced Saturday.

Having three teams with triple-digit W's is rare, but MLB's power trio is just a few offseason tweaks from reaching the century mark again.

The Blue Jays are investigating internal operations after six players in their minor league system were suspended in the past week after testing positive for steroids.

Somehow, teams and fans continue to condone offensive mascots. But while it might be difficult to finally let them go, it is not complicated.

There is reportedly "some momentum" toward an agreement between Seattle and the veteran outfielder.

Minnesota has reportedly put out feelers regarding a pair of starters and several relievers.

The Mexican baseball league is on track to get its first female umpire in the 2018 season. On Wednesday, the league said that Paulina Rojas and Luz Alicia Gordoa are in training and at least one of them will officiate during the regular season.

What Shohei Ohtani wants to do hasn't been seen in MLB since Babe Ruth. How could teams structure his playing time as a rotation and lineup regular?

Boston has lacked a true middle-of-the-order bopper since David Ortiz retired. One man could bring back fireworks to Fenway like no other.

This offseason, a lot of money will be spent on everyday players and starting pitchers. Here are five who could end up with wildly inflated deals.

The Angels are hiring former Tigers manager Brad Ausmus in a special assistant role to general manager Billy Eppler, according to an Orange County Register report.

The path is clear for the "Japanese Babe Ruth" to play in the majors in 2018. Here are seven teams that have a chance at securing his talents.