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Sources: Athletics extend Butler with 7-year deal
Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the Athletics have agreed to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension that includes a club option for 2032, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Vlad Jr. reveals sub-$600M ask in Blue Jays talks
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed that the Toronto Blue Jays' rejected contract extension proposal was less than $600 million for 14 years.
Sources: Roberts, Dodgers nearing long-term deal
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has been in serious talks with the team on a new deal since the start of February, is closing in on a long-term extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
MLBPA, Bad Bunny firm reach deal to dismiss suit
Rimas Sports, co-owned by Bad Bunny, and the MLBPA filed an agreement to dismiss the union's lawsuit over penalties imposed for making improper inducements.
Ex-outfielder Naquin joins Guardians as pitcher
Tyler Naquin, who played in the outfield during his eight major league seasons, has signed a minor-league deal with the Guardians to try his hand at pitching.
A's hire ex-Raiders prez Badain for same position
Former Las Vegas Raiders President Marc Badain was hired Thursday for the same position with the Athletics.
Yanks' Stanton gets more PRP; Gil out 3 months
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has received a second round of PRP injections in both elbows, pitcher Luis Gil is out at least three months with a lat strain, and infielder DJ LeMahieu is out several weeks with a calf strain.
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Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.
One-of-a-kind Skenes rookie card set for auction
A one-of-a-kind autographed baseball card featuring a patch of the No. 30 jersey worn by Pirates ace Paul Skenes during his big league debut is heading to auction on Thursday.
Fantasy baseball: Bold predictions for every AL team
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.
Passan: Two major league teams, two minor league ballparks -- and what it says about the sport
When Opening Day arrives, the A's and Rays will begin life in temporary homes. Here's how they got there and what can be learned.
Harper 'open' to OF return if Phillies seek star 1B
Bryce Harper said he's "more than open" to returning to the Phillies' outfield under the right circumstances. "If it's going to help us win, I'd go back out there," he said.
Astros' Walker out of lineup with oblique soreness
New Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the lineup for a spring training game Wednesday due to soreness in his left oblique.
O's SS Henderson dealing with intercostal strain
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is "very, very hopeful" that star shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal strain) will be ready for Opening Day.
Cards OF Walker steps on sprinkler, injures knee
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will miss at least a week after suffering a minor knee injury when he stepped on a sprinkler head in a spring training game on Tuesday.
HOF vet committee tweak limits future appearances
The Hall of Fame made some adjustments to its veterans committee system to limit people with relatively little support from repeatedly remaining on future ballots, a decision that could make it harder to gain entry for steroids-tainted stars.
Source: Mets hero Iglesias to sign with Padres
Veteran infielder Jose Iglesias has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
Rangers, buoyed by MRI, expect Garcia for opener
Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia was diagnosed with just a mild strain in his left oblique after an MRI and now is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
Kurkjian: Who's on first? A closer look at the decline of the first baseman
A position known for powerful sluggers has become a revolving door. We asked MLB insiders what has changed.
Mets extend streak as top-spending MLB team
The Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 as total MLB spending, based on regular payrolls, rose 1.8% to $5.158 billion.