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Hoping to become a two-way player in MLB just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Athletics.

The Texas Rangers are making their regional game broadcasts available directly to consumers in a streaming package that will cost $100 for the season.

The Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will be featured in four of ESPN's first 10 "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasts, it was announced Wednesday, along with a March 27 appearance on MLB's main Opening Day.

The star first baseman's recent videos of him in the kitchen baking and making coffee have amassed over 5 million total views and counting.

The Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs on Tuesday for cash.

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week at the age of 37 of an apparent drug overdose, according to police in Phoenix.

Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level after a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season.

The Mariners and infielder Donovan Solano have finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract. The 37-year-old hit .286 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 96 games with the Padres last year.

The Reds announced Monday they reached an agreement to return to their former regional sports network partner for the upcoming season.

The Yankees, who were informed Roki Sasaki won't sign with the club, according to the YES Network in a story confirmed by multiple outlets on Monday, join a list of clubs, including the Rangers, Mets and Giants, who are out of the running for the pitcher.

Starting this week, the coveted 23-year-old Japanese free agent can pick his team. We dig into his strengths and potential landing spots.

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract.

The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.

Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

Reliever Andrew Kittredge, 34, has agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with the Orioles, according to multiple reports.

The All-Star is bringing "The Airbender" to the Bronx. Like Mariano Rivera's cutter, it has helped make him one of baseball's premier high-leverage relievers.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Pirates have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract.

David Wright is rooting for Juan Soto and the New York Mets to win the World Series title that eluded him.

Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett will miss the 2025 season after undergoing revision surgery with an internal brace on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, the team said.