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Dodgers' Kershaw to pitch for Team USA in WBC
Clayton Kershaw will pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Major League Baseball announced Monday, making him the latest in a long line of high-profile stars to represent the United States.
Bassitt drawn to Jays by strong lineup, rotation
Chris Bassitt didn't need the Blue Jays to sell him on what they were building. The All-Star right-hander already had done his research and decided which teams he was willing to engage in free agency.
Phillies extend GM Fuld through 2025 season
The Philadelphia Phillies gave general manager Sam Fuld a contract extension that will take him through the 2025 season.
Source: Padres finalizing 2-year deal with Lugo
The Padres and right-hander Seth Lugo are finalizing a two-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
New Mets P Senga looks forward to facing Phillies
New Mets pitcher Kodai Senga said he's most looking forward to facing the Phillies lineup as the 29-year-old Japanese pitcher was introduced to the New York media on Monday.
Phils-Rangers opens '23 'Sunday Night Baseball'
ESPN, led by Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster Olney will kick off the 2023 "Sunday Night Baseball" season with the Texas Rangers hosting the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies on April 2.
'There are a couple of regrets': Red Sox move forward after Bogaerts bolts Boston
With another homegrown star leaving town, Red Sox fans are again left wondering about their team's commitment to winning. So what's next?
Rockies trade OF Joe to Pirates for prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Connor Joe from Colorado on Sunday in exchange for pitching prospect Nick Garcia.
Reliever May, A's finalize $7M, 1-year contract
Right-handed reliever Trevor May and the Athletics have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract.
Sources: Turner heads to Red Sox on 2-year deal
Third baseman Justin Turner and Boston have agreed to a contract worth just shy of $22 million that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources said.
Source: Brantley back to Astros on 1-year deal
Outfielder Michael Brantley is returning to Houston on a $12 million deal with a chance to make $4 million more in incentives, a source said.
Judge's 62nd HR ball sells at auction for $1.5M
The record-setting 62nd home run ball hit by Aaron Judge sold at auction for $1.5 million Saturday, half of what the ball's seller said he once turned down for the piece of sports history.
Sources: Cubs, Smyly closing in on agreement
The Cubs are closing in on an agreement to bring back left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.
Reports: Pirates, C Hedges agree to 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran catcher Austin Hedges agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract on Saturday, according to multiple reports.
Fantasy baseball: Will Dansby Swanson still be a fantasy star on the Cubs?
Eric Karabell explains why he doesn't see new Cubs SS Dansby Swanson regressing in Chicago next season.
Sources: Dodgers get DH Martinez on $10M deal
The Dodgers and five-time All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez reached agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Cubs, SS Swanson reach $177M deal
The Cubs are signing shortstop Dansby Swanson to a 7-year, $177 million deal, sources told ESPN.
Reports: Mets land catcher Narvaez; sign 5 others
— Not long after landing free-agent catcher Omar Narváez, the active New York Mets signed five players to minor league contracts Friday.
Red Sox DFA Hosmer, get RHP Mills from Royals
The Red Sox designated veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday to make room for right-hander Wyatt Mills.
Twins give Gallo 1-year, $11M deal, sources say
Outfielder Joey Gallo and the Twins agreed on a one-year, $11 million contract, sources told ESPN, giving the vaunted slugger a bridge year to rebuild his value after a struggle-filled 2022 season.