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Baseball's most coveted free agent has whittled down his list of likely landing spots. We make the case for each of the seven finalists to ink the two-way Japanese superstar.

The Marlins reportedly may look to shed payroll elsewhere if Giancarlo Stanton does not waive his no-trade clause.

The Astros reportedly could non-tender trade Evan Gattis or look to trade him by Friday's deadline.

Nobody makes more trades than Seattle's GM. But to make Jerry Dipoto's never-ending overhaul work, he still needs to find the missing piece.

The ace-slash-slugger reportedly asked all 30 MLB teams to take a written exam on how they'd woo him and use him. Here's our pinstriped sales pitch.

Asked if his experience last season -- he wasn't signed until May -- made him want to move a bit more quickly this offseason, new Rangers RHP Doug Fister said, "I'm sure that it had something to play into all of this."

Surviving a third trip through the opposition's lineup is one of the toughest challenges starters face. What works, and which teams need a new plan for 2018?

Every club wants to improve its relief corps, but for some, an addition such as Brandon Morrow could take the team from pretender to contender in 2018.

Carlos Beltran, the former Yankees outfielder who retired after 20 years in the league, will interview for New York's manager position on Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney.

A Massachusetts appeals court has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the widow of former Major League pitcher Mark Fidrych.

Six teams reportedly are "in" on the pursuit of free agent right-hander Yu Darvish.

Chicago has rotation holes and position player depth, but that doesn't mean diving into the trade market is the best way to fix the pitching staff.

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is beginning to shape his front office, hiring Andrew Tinnish as vice president of amateur and international scouting and promoting Perry Minasian to assistant general manager.

The Mets are reportedly eyeing the veteran first baseman, who is coming off a productive season as a part-time player.

Atlanta is reportedly looking to move the first baseman before Friday's arbitration deadline.

The Marlins slugger reportedly could be traded before the winter meetings begin.

Hisashi Iwakuma re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract Monday and received an invitation to spring training.

He's the biggest name in this winter's free-agent class, but also the sport's biggest mystery. Here's what you need to know as Ohtani makes his way to the majors.

MLB's new rule means that drawing an intentional walk takes less athleticism than perhaps anything else in sports. That fact has forever changed how hitters are greeted when they reach first base.

The Rangers are reportedly interested in free agents Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb after agreeing to a deal with Doug Fister on Sunday.