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The Marlins hired Rachel Balkovec, the first woman in baseball history to manage a minor league team, to be their farm director, sources told ESPN.

Two council members from the city of Oakland have mailed a letter to Athletics president Dave Kaval expressing their concerns with his club's decision to block a minor league game by the expansion Oakland Ballers that had been scheduled for June.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco was released from jail and is free to leave the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged relationship with a minor.

Former Red Sox exec Chaim Bloom, 40, fired by Boston in September as the club was near a last-place finish, was hired by the St. Louis Cardinals as an adviser Monday, bulking up the front office after the team's worst season in nearly 30 years.

The Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $23.5 million deal with Teoscar Hernández, with sources telling ESPN that $8.5 million of that will be deferred, to be paid off between 2030 and 2039.

Mookie Betts walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday night as the owner of his own media company, OMG.

Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the Mets, agreeing to a $28 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports.

The Angels and Zach Plesac have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal, bringing in the right-hander after five seasons with the Guardians.

The Rays made a pair of trades Friday, acquiring outfielder Richie Palacios from the Cardinals in exchange for right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge and sending outfielder Luke Raley to the Mariners for infielder José Caballero.

The Chiefs and Royals announced Friday that both Kansas City franchises would remain in Jackson County, where Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums are located.

A judge in Dominican Republic ordered Rays shortstop Wander Franco conditional release after he appeared in court on Friday to face allegations he had a relationship with a minor.

The Giants acquired 2021 Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from the Mariners for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, a swap of veterans that was the first of two deals Friday for Seattle.

Infielder Diego Castillo was claimed by the Mets off waivers from the Diamondbacks

Catcher Nola will make $975,000 if he makes the Brewers, with an additional $250,000 in bonuses based on games played.

Michael Brantley, a five-time All-Star and World Series champion, is retiring after 15 major league seasons.

Right-hander Cody Poteet agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, who are seeking to replenish their staff after sending four pitchers to San Diego in the trade to acquire slugger Juan Soto.

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer, who hasn't pitched in the majors since June 2021 following sexual assault allegations, said he has "made a lot of mistakes along the way" and hopes for a second chance in Major League Baseball.

Center fielder Harrison Bader and the New York Mets agreed on a one-year, $10.5 million contract Thursday, sources told ESPN, the latest in a series of short-term pacts for the Mets as they approach 2024 as a transitional season.

Outfielder Bubba Thompson, who played in 37 games with the Rangers last season, was claimed by the Yankees off waivers from the Reds.

The Braves are showing their commitment to newly acquired left-hander Chris Sale, signing him to a two-year, $38 million extension.