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'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.
Braves get ex-All-Star RHP Jimenez from Tigers
The Braves traded for former All-Star reliever Joe Jiménez, sending two minor leaguers to Detroit to help restock a bullpen now minus Kenley Jansen.
Phils 'take a chance,' select Song in Rule 5 draft
The Phillies used the 11th pick of the Rule 5 draft on Noah Song, a once-promising starting pitcher who has spent the past three years in active military service.
Sources: Red Sox shell out $105M in Yoshida deal
Outfielder Masataka Yoshida and the Red Sox have reached a five-year deal that's worth a total of $105.4 million, including posting fee, sources told ESPN.
Longtime Cubs voice Hughes wins Frick Award
Pat Hughes becomes the third Cubs broadcaster to receive the Ford C. Frick Award, joining Jack Brickhouse in 1983 and Harry Caray in 1989.
Source: Cardinals, Contreras reach $87.5M deal
Willson Contreras, a strong-armed catcher with a big bat, has reached a 5-year, $87.5 million deal with the Cardinals, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Mets fill rotation need with Quintana
Jose Quintana and the Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract, sources said.
Sources: Red Sox, Jansen close 2-yr., $32M deal
Kenley Jansen, who had an NL-best 41 saves for the Braves in 2022, reached a two-year, $32M deal with the Red Sox, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.