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Tigers GM Scott Harris said he's "very supportive" of right-hander Jack Flaherty "betting on himself" with his one-year, $14 million deal to join the team.

Athletics left-hander Sean Newcomb had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is projected to be ready to pitch by the start of spring training.

Andrew McCutchen's decision to stay in Pittsburgh was not about pity. Or nostalgia. Or to enjoy a Farewell Tour or to chase of a specific milestone or reach a specific date.

The Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Brewers for minor league pitcher Coleman Crow.

The Yankees claimed 25-year-old shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers from the Nationals on Tuesday.

Andrew McCutchen, who is one home run shy of 300 for his career, will return to the Pirates on a one-year, $5 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Cubs and the Blue Jays could be Cody Bellinger's top suitors, but don't expect Scott Boras' client to settle any time soon.

Free agent catcher Tom Murphy and the Giants have agreed on an $8 million, two-year contract, sources confirmed.

The Pirates added another veteran left-hander, agreeing with Martín Perez on an $8 million, one-year deal.

Shohei Ohtani played a significant role in luring Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the former Rays pitcher said Monday in a video interview.

Matt Carpenter was released Monday by the Braves, just days after they acquired him from San Diego.

Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez will receive the largest amount in the $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players, earning $1,865,349 to bring his two-year total to $3,416,199.

The best remaining free agent in baseball brings plenty of questions -- about his size, his transition, his training regimen -- but also some of the best stuff in the sport.

The Maryland Stadium Authority approved a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The deal will next go before the state's Board of Public Works.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. have agreed on a three-year, $42 million deal with a club option for a fourth season, sources told ESPN

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. won the 2023 Hank Aaron Awards on Saturday, presented by Major League Baseball to the most outstanding offensive performer in each league.

The Giants welcomed Korean star Jung Hoo Lee on Friday, saying there was no player who was "more of a perfect fit for what we were hoping to achieve."

- First baseman Matt Carpenter was acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with left-hander Ray Kerr and cash from the San Diego Padres on Friday for outfielder Drew Campbell.

Angels GM Perry Minasian had high praise for Shohei Ohtani on Friday, adding "life goes on" after the two-way star's record-setting move to the Dodgers.

Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will be sidelined until midseason after undergoing surgery for a herniated disk.