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Mike Moustakas would be a perfect fit in the Bronx
If the free-agent slugger is looking for a one-year deal to drive up his stock, the Yankees are among three landing spots that might do the trick.
Dodgers hit with $36.2M tax; Yanks at $15.7M
The Dodgers' five-year luxury tax total is nearly $150 million after the team's 2017 assessed total of $36.2 million.
Teams that need to bail out on 2018 and run up the white flag
With a group of superteams looking to rule MLB, which clubs need to skip throwing good money after bad while trying to keep up and should start long-term rebuilds?
'I want to be an MVP. I want to be a Gold Glover': Kyle Schwarber is on a mission
A disappointing 2017 in Chicago? The Cubs slugger has already moved on. Trade rumors? He isn't listening. This offseason, Schwarber is focused on only one thing: achieving greatness.
Rangers lefty Perez hurt in incident with bull
Rangers P Martin Perez has had surgery on his right elbow after suffering an injury last week.
J.D. Martinez or no J.D. Martinez, Red Sox have a plan to relaunch their offense
Adding a big bat to the middle of the lineup is clearly on top of Boston's winter wish list. But a total philosophy change is already in the works.
Darvish: Had 'very good meeting' with Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are making a pitch for Yu Darvish.
Lefty Albers gets M's release, headed to Japan
Left-hander Andrew Albers has been granted his release from the Mariners and said he's planning to pitch for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan.
Bringing Mitch Moreland back to Boston is all about landing an even bigger bat
The Red Sox say they're done shopping for hitters after re-signing their first baseman, but if anything it means they're ready to pursue J.D. Martinez.
Hamels, wife donate $9.4M mansion to charity
Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi, donated their Missouri mansion, listed for more than $9 million, to a charity that provides camps for children with special needs and chronic illnesses last week.
Red Sox re-sign Moreland to 2-year contract
First baseman Mitch Moreland is returning to the Boston Red Sox with a two-year contract, the team announced Monday.
Sources: Unhappy Yelich wants some answers
Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich is unhappy with the Marlins' moves this offseason, and he wants the front office to explain the plan, sources told ESPN.
2017: Wait, what just happened?
A timeline of the things that became a thing in the year 2017.
Marlins' Realmuto requests trade, source says
Marlins starting catcher J.T. Realmuto, who had career highs with 17 home runs and 65 RBIs last season, has requested to be traded from the club, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Affordable impact free agents flying under the radar
Thanks to bargain-bin players ready to help teams win in 2018, e.g., Jarrod Dyson, not every club has to bust its budget while going for it. Who's out there at a price any contender can pay?
Finding fits for the biggest free-agent bats at every position
Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas are among the hitters who could put contenders over the top, but which teams need to pay for offense left on the market?
Padres sign RHP Jordan Lyles to 1-year deal
Right-hander Jordan Lyles, who joined the Padres in early August, has signed a one-year contract with San Diego with a club option for 2019.
Strasburg might skip future All-Star games
Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg says he might skip All-Star Games in the future because he thinks the change in routine for that event contributed to an injury last season.
Olney: Dodgers, Braves both profit from creative, debt-defying deal
Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos struck a deal with the Dodgers that did more than fix the two teams' payroll problems -- it set up future moves for both.
Reports: Brewers reach deal with Gallardo
Right-hander Yovani Gallardo is returning to the team he began his major league career with, as he has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to reports.