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Veteran first baseman Josh Bell, 30, and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed on a two-year, $33 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.

As part of a question-and-answer session with reporters Tuesday at the winter meetings, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred touched on the timeline for an Angels sale, an automated strike zone and the possibility of future All-Star Games at Fenway or Wrigley.

The Pirates and right-hander Vince Velasquez have agreed to a one-year, $3.15 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Japanese star outfielder Masataka Yoshida will post on Wednesday be available via free agency to sign with an MLB team through Jan. 20, sources tell ESPN.

The AL MVP will soon sign a $300 million contract. Before that, he won another award and got recruited by Tom Brady.

Reliever Tommy Kahnle and the Yankees agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The worst record doesn't necessarily get rewarded with the No. 1 overall pick anymore -- but we'll find out tonight who does. Here are the draft prospects who could be at the top of whoever does get the pick's list.

With Aaron Judge the Yankees' top priority in free agency, general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that the team will not put a timetable on his decision.

The Angels, looking to patch several holes in their pitching staff, signed right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez to a two-year, $13.5 million deal Monday.

The Astros have interest in signing free agent catcher Willson Contreras, according to manager Dusty Baker.

As the baseball world awaits a decision from Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on his next contract, New York on Monday announced that it has re-signed general manager Brian Cashman, 55, to a four-year contract.

Trea Turner should maintain his fantasy baseball excellence in Philadelphia, hitting high in an underrated lineup.

Just after the division rival Mets added an ace, the Phillies responded by signing a star shortstop for the next decade-plus.

The Phillies and shortstop Trea Turner have agreed to an 11-year, $300 million contract, a source told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.

Justin Verlander, who won his third Cy Young Award after leading the Astros to the World Series title, has a 2-year deal with the Mets, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The Mets wasted no time after losing Jacob deGrom to the Rangers, adding a reigning World Series champion. Does Verlander put New York over the top?

Perhaps fantasy managers shouldn't expect another 1.75 ERA from the now-former Astros ace, but Verlander should be reliable and awesome in 2023.

The Dodgers have re-signed left-hander Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract worth $20 million.

The MLBPA opened its first international office in the Dominican Republic to "continue advancing and protecting the rights of all international players."

From predictions going into the week to the latest buzz from San Diego, we've got you covered as baseball's hot stove season heats up.