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San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish says he wants to push himself "as far as I can go" during a six-year extension that will take him through his age-42 season.

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado, who went 4-2 with a 3.18 ERA last season, avoided arbitration by reaching a one-year, $3.45 million deal.

Free agent minor league pitcher Sonny Vargas was suspended for 110 games on Friday following a positive test for Boldenone, his second positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.

How bright is your favorite teams future? Kiley McDaniel breaks down every AL system.

Angels teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani headline a star-laden group of players who will compete in the World Baseball Classic.

Major League Baseball is getting set to take over telecasts if the Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary operating regional networks does not broadcast, at a cost of about $1 billion, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday after an owners' meeting.

In yet another nod to technology, Major League Baseball will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what's coming next.

The Astros beat Kyle Tucker in arbitration on Thursday, and the All-Star outfielder will make $5 million this season.

Yu Darvish and the Padres are in agreement on a six-year, $108 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Mets reliever Adam Ottavino has turned his private workout facility into a baseball community, from rec leaguers to the pros.

Angels owner Arte Moreno, speaking from the MLB owners meetings Wednesday, told the New York Post that he'd "like to keep" Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star heads into his final season under contract.

The Guardians traded Will Benson to the Reds on Wednesday for Justin Boyd and a player to be named.

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from their cross-state rival Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Wednesday.

Is your club's minor league system stacked with future stars? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

Shortstop Bo Bichette, 24, who hit .290 last season with 24 home runs and 93 RBIs, avoided arbitration on Tuesday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports.

Major League Baseball's new pitch clock, limits on shifts and larger bases will not be used during the World Baseball Classic, and some St. Louis Cardinals set to play for Team USA, like Paul Goldschmidt, believe that's the right move.

Amanda Kamekona will serve as a minor league hitting instructor for the Guardians, working with developmental players at their complex in Arizona.

Explore everything you need to know for spring training, including how to watch games on ESPN.

The Yanks' and Mets' rotations take two of the top three spots on our pre-spring training list. Where did they land -- and did another team sneak past one of 'em?

Jon Berti reached a deal on Monday with the Marlins for $2,125,000 that avoided an arbitration hearing.