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Free-agency grades: Is Thor the hero the Angels need?
Desperate for pitching, L.A. added righty Noah Syndergaard. Can he help get Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani & Co. to October at last?
Will there be a lockout? When will stars sign? Passan answers 20 offseason questions
From the expiration of the CBA to the big names available in free agency, this winter will be industry-defining.
Tigers add Roger Clemens' son, Kody, to roster
The Detroit Tigers added infielder Kody Clemens, the youngest son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens, to their 40-man roster on Friday.
Yankees cut OF Frazier; Odor, Wade also DFA'd
The New York Yankees designated outfielder Clint Frazier and infielders Rougned Odor and Tyler Wade for assignment on Friday.
Yanks free roster space, trade Nelson to Phillies
The New York Yankees free up roster space by trading right-hander Nick Nelson to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday along with minor league catcher Donny Sands.
Syndergaard: Leaving Mets 'hardest decision'
Pitcher Noah Syndergaard said the New York Mets' preoccupation with replacing its front office was a reason he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Angels.
Incoming Mets GM Eppler to target free agency
The New York Mets introduced new general manager Billy Eppler on Friday, and made it clear the team will hope to build a postseason contender by spending money in free agency.
Rangers extend manager Woodward through '23
Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward got a contract extension Friday that goes through the 2023 season and includes a club option for another year after that.
Guardians' launch starts with store sign falling
As fans were buying the first available Guardians merchandise on Friday as the team officially transitioned from Indians after 106 years, a sign installed outside the team store at Progressive Field broke free from its mount and crashed to the sidewalk.
Eppler receives 4-year contract to be Mets GM
Billy Eppler gets a four-year contract to become the New York Mets's fifth general manager in 13 months, the team announced Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani unanimously crowned AL MVP
The Angels' two-way star was announced as the American League's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, over fellow finalists Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Marcus Semien.
Phillies superstar Harper wins second career MVP
Harper captured 17 of the 30 first-place votes. Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. finished second and third.
Rockies, catcher Diaz agree to 3-year extension
Catcher Elias Diaz agreed to a three-year extension with the Rockies on Thursday.
Ohtani, Harper, Burnes, Ray -- did the voters get it right? Picks, results and analysis from MLB awards week
From Jonathan India's rookie title to Shohei Ohtani's unanimous MVP win -- and everything in between -- we broke down every award handed out during baseball's 2021 ceremonies.
Manfred: Lockout could move MLB talks forward
Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday that owners haven't decided whether to lock out players after the Dec. 1 expiration of the CBA but he noted that a lockout that moves the process forward is better than a strike "that costs games."
MLB ups furnished housing for minor leaguers
MLB announced an expansion of housing accommodations for minor leaguers that is expected to provide more than 90% of players with furnished housing accommodations across every level.
Berrios 'comfortable' to re-sign with Blue Jays
Pitcher Jose Berrios finalized a $131 million, seven-year deal to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, passing up the opportunity to become a free agent next offseason.
Who will win the MVPs tonight -- plus picks, results and analysis from MLB awards week
Harper, Soto or Tatis? Ohtani, Vladdy or Semien? Here's everything you need to know as baseball's 2021 hardware is handed out.
Sportsbook facing big loss if Ohtani named MVP
A bettor will net $900,000 if the Angels' Shohei Ohtani wins the AL MVP award on Thursday, capping an MLB awards season that will result in a seven-figure loss for one bookmaker.
2021 AL MVP? Inside the year of Shohei Ohtani
With the Angels' two-way star expected to win his league's top prize tonight, here's a look at our best Ohtani stories of the year.