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Can the Astros provide plenty of fantasy baseball value in 2022?
Eric Karabell discusses his biggest takeaways from the weekend's spring training action, including a young shortstop prospect who may well help Houston maintain their top-of-the-division status.
Did your team get an A ... or an F? MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams
From the front offices that scored big with major moves to the clubs that failed completely, we grade every franchise's hot stove haul.
Sources: Pujols signing 1-year deal with Cardinals
Albert Pujols is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals on a one-year, $2.5 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
D-backs reach extension with Marte, sources say
The Diamondbacks have agreed to an extension with Ketel Marte that includes around $51 million in new money, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Astros' Baker wants to avoid hitting Altuve leadoff
Astros manager Dusty Baker is tinkering with his lineup and said he wants to avoid hitting José Altuve leadoff.
Rays option 2-way player McKay down to minors
The Rays have optioned two-way prospect Brendan McKay. McKay went 2-4 with a 5.14 ERA in 13 pitching appearances two years ago.
From 'Trainwreck' to 'Uncut Gems': Athletes who crashed Hollywood
Kyrie Irving, Kevin Garnett and LeBron James are but three athletes with forays into Hollywood acting, a list that also includes Tom Brady and Derek Jeter.
Yankees sign RHP Miller to minor league contract
Right-hander Shelby Miller has signed a minor league contract with the Yankees with an invite to major league spring training. Miller went 0-1 with a 9.24 ERA in 13 relief outings last year.
A's bring back veteran Lowrie on one-year deal
Jed Lowrie is staying with the Oakland Athletics to extend the infielder's third stint with the club, reaching agreement on a one-year contract.
Blue Jays pitching coach Walker arrested for DUI
Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker apologized Saturday after being arrested on a charge of driving under the influence a day earlier.
Yankees planning offer to Judge, Cashman says
Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge will soon get an offer for a long-term contract extension, general manager Brian Cashman said.
Reds sign Pham to boost OF minus 2 All-Stars
The Cincinnati Reds signed free agent outfielder Tommy Pham on Saturday, trying to boost a spot where a pair of All-Stars no longer play.
Guardians' Karinchak sidelined by shoulder strain
Guardians reliever James Karinchak could miss the start of the regular season with a shoulder strain suffered earlier this week in camp.
Four contenders that made huge under-the-radar upgrades
While Freddie Freeman and Carlos Correa were stealing the headlines, these teams added multiple players to improve in ways you might have missed.
Rays acquire OF Ramirez in trade with Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Harold Ramírez in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
White Sox's Mercedes (hand) out 6-8 weeks
A CT scan on Friday showed a hamate fracture in Yermin Mercedes' hand. The team said he will have surgery Monday, and his projected recovery time is six to eight weeks.
MLB to keep checking pitchers for sticky stuff
All pitchers will be inspected at least once by umpires every time they appear in a game, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
Dodgers, manager Roberts agree to extension
The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts agreed to an extension on Friday. The deal is for three years, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Dodgers give Roberts 3-year extension
The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts agreed to a three-year contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Ohtani to get Opening Day start at pitcher, DH
Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani will get the Opening Day start as both the starting pitcher and designated hitter when the Angels host the Houston Astros on April 7.
