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Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a five-year, $100 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Longtime Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is heading to Atlanta on a one-year, $16 million deal.

What can the World Series champs expect from the veteran righty this season?

Freddie Freeman said the Braves showed no sense of urgency in bringing him back, calling just twice during the offseason. "The communication wasn't all there," he said. "I didn't know what was going on."

Houston ace Justin Verlander breezed through two hitless innings against St. Louis in the Astros' spring training opener Friday, his first appearance in a game since July, 2020.

With the addition of Freddie Freeman, we haven't seen a lineup this loaded since, well, it's been a while. Does that make this Andrew Friedman's best group yet?

The "heartbreaking" divorce that shocked the baseball world was actually months in the making.

While the Yankees expressed confidence about unvaccinated players being able to be on the field on Opening Day, New York City health commissioner Ashwin Vasan said the vaccine mandate will remain in place "indefinitely."

The Angels are adding right-hander relievers Archie Bradley and Ryan Tepera to a bullpen that ranked 24th in the majors with a 4.59 ERA last season.

Outfielder Corey Dickerson and the Cardinals have finalized a $5 million contract for the upcoming season.

Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft from the point of view of any of the starting draft positions.

The New York Yankees agreed to trade first baseman Luke Voit to the San Diego Padres, the teams announced on Friday.

Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 on Thursday.

"It's a great day to be a Dodger," said manager Dave Roberts. And that was the constant theme in the clubhouse, too, as players marveled at team's latest big addition -- Freddie Freeman.

Anthony Rendon, who played just 58 games last year, said "it's like night and day" in terms of his health heading into this season.

The Orioles have the first pick in the MLB draft, which will be held in conjunction with the All-Star Game in Los Angeles from July 17-19.

The Cubs have added another veteran infielder, agreeing with Jonathan Villar on a one-year deal worth $6 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Left-hander reliever Andrew Chafin, who had 64 strikeouts and a 1.83 ERA in 71 games for the Cubs and Athletics last season, has reached a two-year deal with the Tigers.

Infielder Brad Miller has agreed to a 2-year, $10 million deal with the Texas Rangers.

The Cubs have added another veteran infielder, agreeing with Jonathan Villar on a one-year deal worth $6 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.