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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.
Jays get left-hander Richard in trade with Padres
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-hander Clayton Richard and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres on Sunday, it was announced.
M's letter explains firing of performance director
The Seattle Mariners say they fired high-performance director Lorena Martin this season in part because she created a hostile work environment and ignored recommended treatments for injured players issued by team doctors.
Angels sign veteran Lucroy to 1-year contract
The Angels have added catcher Jonathan Lucroy after agreeing on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday. A source confirmed to ESPN that the deal is for $3.35 million.
Blue Jays sign RHP Shoemaker to 1-year contract
Right-hander Matt Shoemaker, who went 2-2 with a 4.94 ERA in seven starts for the Angels last season, agreed to a 1-year deal with the Blue Jays.
Source: Angels, C Lucroy agree on 1-year deal
The Angels have added catcher Jonathan Lucroy after reaching an agreement on a one-year, $3.35 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Reports: Angels, C Lucroy agree on 1-year deal
The Angels have added catcher Jonathan Lucroy after reaching an agreement on a one-year, $3.35 million deal, according to multiple reports.
Report: Angels, C Lucroy agree on 1-year deal
The Angels have added catcher Jonathan Lucroy after reaching an agreement on a one-year, $3.35 million deal, according to Yahoo Sports.
Shoemaker, Blue Jays agree to 1-year deal
Right-hander Matt Shoemaker, who went 2-2 with a 4.94 ERA in seven starts for the Angels last season, agreed to a 1-year deal with the Blue Jays.
Trevor Williams got mistaken for Bryce Harper and had some fun with it
The Pirates pitcher looks (sort of) like the winter's most in-demand free agent. Instead of correcting a waiter who thought he was Harper, Williams played along.
How defense helps or hurts players on the Hall of Fame ballot
The Cooperstown case of Andruw Jones relies heavily on his all-time great glove work. Can D punch his ticket, or anyone else's?
Big questions left over from 2018 that 2019 will have to answer
From free agents to "the opener," this year left many things open for the new one to take from here.
Rays' Pham: Tampa has 'really no fan base at all'
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham issued a stinging assessment Thursday of his team's attendance woes, telling SiriusXM that "something has to happen" to improve the fan base.
Source: Slugger Cruz, Twins reach 1-year deal
Nelson Cruz, whose 203 home runs over the past five seasons are the most in baseball, has reached a one-year deal with the Twins, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Year That ... : What we'd bet baseball in 2018 will be remembered for forever
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani became an MLB sensation this season. But a century from now, will his debut really be the most profound and lasting legacy of 2018?
Law: My first Hall of Fame ballot
On a ballot packed with all-time greats to steroid era-stained stars, Keith Law cuts down to his final 10.
