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Sources: Angels ink ex-Braves prospect Maitan
The Angels signed infield prospect Kevin Maitan after the Braves lost him in a penalty for improper international signings.
Indians avoid arbitration, re-sign reliever Otero
Reliever Dan Otero, who is 8-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 114 appearances over the past two seasons, has re-signed with the Indians on a two-year deal.
Mikolas, 31-13 in Japan, signs with Cards
Miles Mikolas, who is 31-13 with a 2.18 ERA the past three seasons in Japan, signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Cardinals.
Which teams need to shop like crazy for starting pitchers at the winter meetings?
The Cubs will head to Orlando looking to shore up their rotation, but they aren't the only contenders or near-contenders who need to strike deals soon.
His career over, Coppolella's mea culpa a step toward rebuilding his life
"Devastated" former Braves GM John Coppolella delivered an apology from the heart on Tuesday as he joins Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe on baseball's banned list.
Banned ex-Braves GM Coppolella 'deeply sorry'
Former Braves GM John Coppolella, on MLB's permanently ineligible list for violations on the international player market, said he has been "disgraced and humbled" by events of the past two months and is "heartbroken" over the damage he caused the team.
Where will Yu Darvish end up?
The big righty might have struggled in the World Series, but he's still going to get paid this offseason as one of baseball's top free-agent pitchers.
How are the Cubs still in the running for Shohei Ohtani?
The idea of the star filling a void in the Cubs' rotation might be too good to be true. But one thing we do know? Theo Epstein can sell a franchise.
The final year of Harper? What the Nats need to do before Bryce bolts
The former MVP is soon to be done in D.C. Or is he? Either way, Washington has work to do this winter -- and beyond -- in the superstar's walk year.
Watt, Altuve named SI's Sportspersons of Year
Sports Illustrated named Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Astros second baseman Jose Altuve its co-Sportspersons of the Year.
Rangers, LHP Minor agree to deal, source says
Left-handed reliever Mike Minor will join the Rangers pending the results of a physical, a source told ESPN on Monday.
Yankees finalize Boone's three-year deal
Aaron Boone's hiring has been finalized by the New York Yankees, who gave the ESPN broadcaster a three-year contract to succeed Joe Girardi as manager.
Law: White Sox strike first on winter market
The ChiSox fired up the hot stove by signing free agent Welington Castillo, while the Cardinals dealt a 2016 All-Star and the Rays landed a prospect.
White Sox name Vizquel skipper of Class A club
Omar Vizquel was named the White Sox's manager at Class A Winston-Salem on Monday.
Reports: Ohtani narrows list down to 7 teams
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has narrowed his choice to seven teams -- the Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Giants, Mariners, Rangers and Cubs -- according to multiple reports.
The Uni Watch holiday gift guide
Not done shopping? Here's everything you need, and didn't know existed, for the sports fan in your life.
Facing Boss-sized expectations, Boone must bring Bombers a World Series title
There'll be a rookie manager in the Yankees' dugout next year, but with a ton of young talent and a hungry fan base, the pressure will be intense.
Yankees, Red Sox out of running for Ohtani
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters Sunday night that Shohei Ohtani's representatives informed the team it will not be invited to make a presentation for the starter/sugger; Red Sox GM Dave Dombrowski said Boston is also out.
Digging down through baseball's circles of payroll hell
Whatever they do with Giancarlo Stanton, Derek Jeter and the Marlins will have budgetary handicaps in 2018. Where do the Fish rank among teams with major financial handicaps this winter?
Padres sign GM Preller to three-year extension
The Padres signed executive vice president/general manager A.J. Preller to a three-year extension Sunday, putting him under contract through the 2022 season.
