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Sources: Britton, Yanks agree on 3 years, $39M
The Yankees are bringing back lefty reliever Zach Britton on a guaranteed three-year deal worth $39 million, sources told ESPN.
Rangers claim P Farrell, son of John, from Angels
The Rangers have acquired right-handed pitcher Luke Farrell, son of former big league manager John Farrell, on a waiver claim from the Angels.
GM: Tulowitzki is Yanks' starting SS right now
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Friday that the recently signed Troy Tulowitzki will open spring training with a legitimate chance to be the team's "everyday shortstop," and would be if the season started today.
Yanks add veteran SS Tulowitzki on 1-year deal
Veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has signed a one-year contract with the Yankees, the team announced Friday.
How low can you go: Rays close off upper deck
The Rays will no longer seat fans in the upper deck of Tropicana Field, which will reduce capacity to approximately 25,000 to 26,000 -- about 10,000 smaller than any other stadium in the majors.
MLB stock watch: Midwinter winners and losers
Halfway through the offseason, we look at which teams have gained ground, which have fallen back and what moves could be made to shift things further.
Phillies reach two-year deal with RHP Robertson
Right-handed reliever David Robertson, who was 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA last season, has reached a two-year deal with the Phillies.
Source: Phillies reach deal with RHP Robertson
Right-handed reliever David Robertson, who was 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA last season, has reached a two-year, $23 million deal with the Phillies, a source told ESPN.
Do Cubs have enough to keep up in baseball's toughest division?
Milwaukee won the crown. St. Louis is winning the winter. But a quiet offseason doesn't mean Chicago is conceding the NL Central race.
Cubs' Maddon hires Loretta as bench coach
Cubs manager Joe Maddon filled out his coaching staff Wednesday by hiring Mark Loretta to be his third bench coach in as many seasons.
Japanese LHP Kikuchi signs with Mariners
The Mariners on Wednesday announced the signing of Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. The contract guarantees Kikuchi four years and $56 million, sources told ESPN.
Law: Signing Kikuchi buys Mariners credibility during rebuild
While Seattle has been selling assets all winter, it's nice to see the M's add a pitcher who makes them better now and potentially for years to come.
Passan: Why the baseball world is waiting on Manny and Bryce
In his debut ESPN column, Jeff Passan breaks down the status of this winter's superstar duo and how the need for those two big dominoes to fall is keeping other free agents out in the cold.
The five best trade fits for Corey Kluber
We examine whether another team could offer a strong enough package for it to make sense for Cleveland to deal its ace this winter.
Sources: Yankees adding veteran SS Tulowitzki
Veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has reached an agreement on a deal with the New York Yankees, league sources tell ESPN.
Sources: M's agree with Japanese LHP Kikuchi
The Seattle Mariners and Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a deal late Monday night, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal, which must be signed by Wednesday, guarantees Kikuchi four years.
Olney: Players might need drastic steps to stir stagnant market
With more and more free agents struggling to find work, a key agent lays out strategies to help union members get what they think they deserve.
2019 Baseball Hall of Fame: Who will get the call?
From Mo's quest for 100 percent and Edgar's last stand to the continuing cases of Bonds and Clemens, we have the bases covered for this year's Hall balloting.
Olney: Players may need drastic steps to stir stagnant market
With more and more free agents struggling to find work, a key agent lays out strategies to help union members get what they think they deserve.
Hall of Fame ballot trivia: How well do you know this year's candidates?
Thirty-five players have a shot at baseball immortality as the deadline for Hall of Fame voting arrives. Test what you know about potential members of Cooperstown's next class.
