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Castro to try and set 'best example' for Marlins
Miami Marlins infielder Starlin Castro says he doesn't want to be the "negative part of the team" and will "try to set the best example" for his young teammates.
Former outfielder Wally Moon dies at 87
Former National League Rookie of the Year Wally Moon, who played on three World Series-winning teams with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 87.
Assessing the bust potential of Shohei Ohtani in fantasy
Now that we know how Shohei Ohtani will work as an ESPN Fantasy Baseball player, many managers will be ready to draft him early for their roto or head-to-head categories league rosters. Here's why you should think twice about spending big on the rookie.
The case for not drafting Shohei Ohtani in fantasy baseball
Shohei Ohtani could break fantasy baseball as a talented two-way player, but that's only one of the possible outcomes for the rookie. If you play in a points league, there are some reasons to lower expectations for the Angels' newest star.
Reports: Cards, Norris agree to 1-year deal
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Bud Norris, according to multiple reports.
Blue Jays to retire Halladay's No. 32
The Toronto Blue Jays will retire Roy Halladay's jersey on Opening Day. Halladay died last year in a plane crash at the age of 40.
Ex-pitcher arrested with over 20 kilos of drugs
Former major league pitcher Esteban Loaiza is facing felony drug charges after being arrested with over 20 kilograms of heroin or cocaine.
A tale of two Red Sox teams -- will they be more like 2016 than 2017?
Whether or not last year's power outage forces another move, bounce-back seasons from Mookie Betts and others could make a big difference in Boston.
Mother of Pirates' Diaz safe after kidnapping
Venezuelan authorities say police have rescued the mother of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz three days after she was kidnapped.
Even as spring training begins, baseball's endless offseason lingers
Instead of celebrating the new beginning that is spring training, MLB teams and players are still dealing with the remaining questions from a winter when nothing happened -- and wondering how to avoid a repeat.
How much more valuable will Manny Machado be as a shortstop?
From trade value to his free-agent future and his Hall of Fame chances, there's a lot at stake for Machado and the Orioles with his move into the middle infield.
Olney: Can Cleveland sustain a contender?
The controversies the Indians can anticipate as they phase out their logo are joined by concerns about attendance as the Tribe bid to win it all.
Mets' Wheeler ready for '18 after lengthy rehab
Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was given a prescribed shot every day for six months in an effort to recover from the stress reaction that cut his 2017 season short.
What does the Darvish deal mean for other free agents and teams?
Jake Arrieta and other free-agent pitchers may settle for less lucrative deals, while contending clubs like the Nationals and Dodgers mull their options.
Foltynewicz, Graveman lose in arbitration
Atlanta pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and Oakland pitcher Kendall Graveman have lost to their teams in salary arbitration.
Saving their best pitching move for last, Cubs finally sign Yu Darvish
Chicago didn't go into the winter thinking it could land Yu Darvish, but after already signing six other free-agent pitchers, the Cubs added an ace.
Cubs regain their edge in NL Central by signing Yu Darvish
Adding this winter's best free agent does more than shore up Chicago's rotation, it's a move its division rivals can't easily answer.
Mattingly 'excited' about new-look Marlins
Speaking publicly for the first time since the Marlins' offseason purge, manager Don Mattingly said Saturday during the team's Fan Fest event that he's enthused about the upcoming season.
How Yu Darvish's move to Cubs affects his fantasy value
Yu Darvish signed into a much more favorable situation when he came to terms with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. But how much does the move affect Darvish's fantasy value? Tristan H. Cockroft explores how the move might affect the right-hander.
Source: Cubs land Darvish for $126M deal
The Chicago Cubs and free-agent ace pitcher Yu Darvish have agreed to a six-year, $126 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
