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Reports: Greinke, Royals agree on deal for 2023
Zack Greinke's second stint in Kansas City will last at least one more year, as the right-hander has agreed to a one-year deal with the Royals, according to multiple reports.
Cleveland drummer, baseball fan Adams dies
John Adams, who pounded a drum while sitting in Cleveland's outfield bleachers during baseball games for five decades, has died. He was 71.
Aaron Hicks again, really?! Five other options for Yankees in left field
As any Yankees fan will tell you, left field was a major problem area in 2022 -- and still is. Here's how Hicks could become a backup.
Yanks, Torres avoid arbitration with 1-year deal
The Yankees have agreed to a one-year contract with Gleyber Torres, avoiding an arbitration hearing with the infielder.
Vets Kennedy, Frazier among Rangers signees
Ian Kennedy and Clint Frazier were among five players the Rangers signed Friday to minor league contracts that included invitations to major league spring training.
Rays sign Fairbanks to 3-year, $12M extension
Left-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks, who ended 2022 with 22 consecutive scoreless innings, has signed a 3-year, $12 million extension with the Rays.
Braves ink Snitker to extension through 2025
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, coming off a fifth consecutive NL East title, signed a contract extension Friday that runs through the 2025 season.
Sources: Mets, McNeil agree to $50M extension
Jeff McNeil, whose .326 batting average led the NL in 2022, has reached a four-year, $50 million extension with the Mets, sources told ESPN.
The Playbook, Inning 6: Nine must-follow fantasy baseball tips
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 6 offers up nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers.
The Playbook, Inning 5: Making the most of your fantasy baseball roster
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 5 explains how to best optimize your roster through trades and the waiver wire.
The Playbook, Inning 4: Building the perfect cheat sheet
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 4: Explaining the importance of the cheat sheet, how to build it and how to best use it.
From Slam Diego to the Oakland Zzzz's: Way-too-early 2023 MLB lineup rankings
There's still time to add punch to your favorite team's offense before Opening Day, but what you see now is (mostly) what you're gonna get.
Herbert, Detroit sandlot ace, '62 All-Star dies
Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Michigan, five days after his 93rd birthday.
O's pad rotation, acquire Irvin in trade with A's
Cole Irvin, who went 9-13 with a 3.98 ERA for the A's in 2022, has been traded to the Orioles with another player for infield prospect Darell Hernaiz.
Astros hire longtime scouting exec Brown as GM
Dana Brown, a longtime scouting executive who spent the past four seasons with the Braves, has been hired by the Astros as the team's general manager.
Joey Votto isn't just a future Hall of Famer; he is the future of the Hall of Fame
Think Votto to Cooperstown is a stretch? We compare the Reds star to an all-time great to show how the definition of a Hall of Famer must evolve.
Nootbaar, Yoshida named to Japan's WBC roster
Japan completed naming its 30-man roster for the World Baseball Classic, which includes outfielders Lars Nootbaar of the Cardinals and Masataka Yoshida of the Red Sox.
Cespedes, major leaguers on Cuba's WBC squad
The Tigers' Andy Ibáñez, Athletics' Luis Miguel Romero, Royals' Ronald Bolaños and White Sox's Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert will be among the players on Cuba's World Baseball Classic team that begins play in March.
Rays, lefty Springs reach 4-year, $31M extension
Left-hander Jeffrey Springs and the Rays agreed to a four-year, $31 million extension Wednesday.
A golden glove and an underrated bat: Here's what makes Rolen a Hall of Famer
Despite his case never being a slam dunk, here are six reasons Rolen is headed to Cooperstown.