TEst 4

Somehow, teams and fans continue to condone offensive mascots. But while it might be difficult to finally let them go, it is not complicated.

There is reportedly "some momentum" toward an agreement between Seattle and the veteran outfielder.

Minnesota has reportedly put out feelers regarding a pair of starters and several relievers.

The Mexican baseball league is on track to get its first female umpire in the 2018 season. On Wednesday, the league said that Paulina Rojas and Luz Alicia Gordoa are in training and at least one of them will officiate during the regular season.

What Shohei Ohtani wants to do hasn't been seen in MLB since Babe Ruth. How could teams structure his playing time as a rotation and lineup regular?

Boston has lacked a true middle-of-the-order bopper since David Ortiz retired. One man could bring back fireworks to Fenway like no other.

This offseason, a lot of money will be spent on everyday players and starting pitchers. Here are five who could end up with wildly inflated deals.

The Angels are hiring former Tigers manager Brad Ausmus in a special assistant role to general manager Billy Eppler, according to an Orange County Register report.

The path is clear for the "Japanese Babe Ruth" to play in the majors in 2018. Here are seven teams that have a chance at securing his talents.

Five minor league pitchers -- three part of the Toronto system -- have been suspended for drug violations. There have been 79 suspensions under the minor league system this year.

Major League Baseball and the players' union reached an agreement Tuesday on a new posting system that would allow Shohei Ohtani to leave Japan and play in the majors next season.

Turning 13 minor leaguers into free agents for Atlanta's violation of rules on signing foreign talent isn't the end of MLB's new enforcement efforts.

Will Venable is leaving the Chicago Cubs front office to be their first base coach.

As baseball's front offices write out their offseason shopping lists, we break down which teams are ready to go for it in 2018 -- and which would be better off preparing for the future.

Former Braves general manager John Coppolella was placed on MLB's permanently ineligible list, and the team lost its top prospect after committing serious rules violations in the international signing market.

The Yankees said Aaron Judge is expected to be ready for spring training after having shoulder surgery Monday.

Morgan to voters: Keep PED users out of HOF

Astros to unveil WS banner in April vs. Orioles

Rumor Central: Hisashi Iwakuma weighing offer from Mariners?

Rumor Central: Blue Jays in the mix for J.D. Martinez?