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The Mets are spending a whole lot of money, but are they getting any better?
Kodai Senga is the latest addition in an offseason that has seen owner Steve Cohen dole out nearly half a billion dollars in future salaries. Here's what to make of the move -- and the spending spree.
Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal
Right-hander Kodai Senga, 29, and the New York Mets are in agreement on a five-year, $75 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan late Saturday night, confirming reports.
Reports: Kiermaier agrees to pact with Blue Jays
Veteran center fielder Kevin Kiermaier, 32, a three-time Gold Glove winner with the Tampa Bay Rays, agreed to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, according to reports.
Bogaerts: Padres roster 'stacked, top to bottom'
Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres finalized a $280 million, 11-year contract after the four-time All-Star passed his physical Friday.
Hamels says he's healthy again, eyes comeback
Cole Hamels, who hasn't pitched since 2020, said he had three surgeries over the past year to address lingering injury concerns and hopes to latch on for a spring training deal.
Source: Cease tops new bonus pool earners
White Sox's Dylan Cease will take home the most money out of all the players who qualify for the first-ever pre-arbitration bonus pool.
Contreras honored to succeed Molina with Cards
Catcher Willson Contreras, who signed a five-year, $87.5M contract with the Cardinals, said Friday "it's an honor" to succeed Yadier Molina, who spent 19 seasons in St. Louis.
'I'm totally speechless': Inside the $1.6 billion spending spree that rocked MLB's winter meetings
With the hometown team at the center of the action, nine-figure deals became routine in San Diego. Here's why.
Reports: RHP Williams, Nats agree on 2-yr. deal
Right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams, who has been a starter and reliever, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals, according to multiple reports.
Phillies sign left-hander Strahm to 2-year deal
Left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm has joined the Philadelphia Phillies on a two-year deal, the team announced Friday.
Sources: Mets, Nimmo agree on 8 years, $162M
Brandon Nimmo's eight-year, $162 million contract is the second richest by total value in Mets history, behind Francisco Lindor's deal.
Phils welcome Turner after finalizing $300M deal
Trea Turner talked about being reunited with Bryce Harper in his introductory news conference with the Philadelphia Phillies.
DeGrom says he, Rangers share same vision
Jacob deGrom said Thursday that he and the Rangers share the same vision -- "build something great and win year in and year out."
'I have no words': Evaluators assess Masataka Yoshida's $90 million deal with Red Sox
Boston's hefty contract for a star Japanese outfielder sent shockwaves. We break down the surprise splurge.
Dodgers sign OF Heyward to a minor league deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed former All-Star Jason Heyward to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
How Xander Bogaerts fits the Padres, San Diego's projected lineup and why Red Sox Nation is so angry
The Padres have locked down the All-Star shortstop for a long time to come. What does he mean for their future?
Xander Bogaerts makes the San Diego Padres even better
Xander Bogaerts joins an already stacked San Diego Padres lineup which may now be one of fantasy baseball's best sources for stats in 2023.
MLB winter meetings winners, losers and takeaways: Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week
It was a wild week in San Diego. Here's what stood out most, for better or worse.
The Yankees got Aaron Judge back -- now here's what they need to do to actually get better this winter
Re-signing their MVP was big, but N.Y. has the same roster it lost with in October. What can it do to catch Houston as the AL's best?
Source: Bogaerts, Padres agree to $280M deal
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is headed to San Diego on an 11-year, $280 million contract, a source told ESPN, adding another big name to a team already laden with star-level talent.