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Bryan Evans pitched seven solid innings, Junior Lake hit a two-run homer and the Dominican Republic defeated Cuba 7-1 on Monday night to reach the semifinals of the Caribbean Series.

St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Daniel Poncedeleon will participate in an official spring workout after a hit to his temple last May required emergency surgery, weeks in intensive care, and three months of inactivity.

The veteran third baseman provides enough power and value at the plate to go with solid defense, making him worth his two-year, $17 million contract.

Free agent Todd Frazier is leaving the Yankees for the crosstown rival Mets, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

Reds infielder Eugenio Suarez went to arbitration, asking a panel for a raise from $595,000 to $4.2 million rather than the Reds' offer of $3.75 million.

Marcus Thames was promoted to hitting coach by the New York Yankees, replacing Alan Cockrell on the staff of new manager Aaron Boone.

Not every player who breaks into the show arrives with top-prospect status. Who is ready to contribute now and become part of his team's plans this spring?

Outfielder George Springer and the Houston Astros have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $24 million contract, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Francisley Bueno pitched six scoreless innings, Edwin Espinal had two RBIs, and the Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 6-3 on Sunday to break an 11-game losing streak -- the second-longest in Caribbean Series history.

Bartolo Colon signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and was invited to big league spring training, the club announced on Sunday.

The last time baseball had this many unsigned free agents this late was in the strike year of 1995. Could the players waiting to come to terms boot up a new edition of the "Homestead Homies" if this offseason's waiting game lasts into spring training?

Crunching the numbers to forecast the future provides a slightly different read on who baseball's best prospects might be, but they might also embrace Ronald Acuña's future stardom.

Where do we stand in the move toward the legalization of sports betting in the United States? Here is ESPN Chalk's one-stop shop of all relevant content, as we await to Supreme Court's ruling on the New Jersey case.

Players are 5-2 in arbitration this year after Houston closer Ken Giles and Tampa Bay shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria have won their cases and Toronto closer Roberto Osuna lost his.

Tweets about a frustrating winter are one thing, but if players want to force action, then MLBPA chief Tony Clark has to have answers -- and a plan.

When his Pats are in the big game, Chicago's GM has a tendency to nail the score. On his way to Arizona, Jed Hoyer talks football and Cubs' hopes.

Jim Thome said he doesn't want to be depicted wearing a cap with the Indians' Chief Wahoo logo on it on his Cooperstown plaque.

J.T. Realmuto was given a $2.9 million salary Friday instead of his request for $3.5 million. Justin Bour was awarded $3.4 million instead of Miami's $3 million offer.

Agent Brodie Van Wagenen, who reps several prominent MLB players, said in a statement on Friday that 'there is a rising tide among players for radical change.' His remarks come during a dormant winter for baseball free agency.

Winter league champions from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and host Mexico are showcased in the annual baseball classic.