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As the 46th president, Biden's sentimental view of athletics and his promise to steer the nation away from political division should put him in a position to repair the strained relationship between the White House and much of the sports world.

Signing one of baseball's best center fielders creates new questions for Toronto, starting with whether the team can win now.

LHP Jose Quintana has agreed to a 1-year, $8 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, a source told ESPN.

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who won over 300 games during a major league career that spanned 23 seasons -- mostly with the Dodgers -- has died at the age of 75.

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to land the star they've been looking for all winter, reaching agreement on a six-year, $150 million contract with free-agent outfielder George Springer, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

LHP Jose Quintana has agreed to a 1-year, $8 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, a source told ESPN.

Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda was memorialized during a private service at Dodger Stadium before his burial on Tuesday.

Free-agent reliever Kirby Yates has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports.

Mets president of baseball operations Sandy Alderson said Tuesday he will look to ensure the team does a better job vetting potential hires in the wake of the firing of GM Jared Porter for explicit, unsolicited texts he sent to a reporter in 2016.

General manager Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday that Seattle's more pedestrian approach to the offseason is by design and an indication of where he believes the Mariners are with their roster entering the next stage of their rebuilding plan.

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who won over 300 games during a major league career that spanned 23 seasons -- mostly with the Dodgers -- has died at the age of 75.

Former Mets general manager Jared Porter sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016, according to a copy of the text history obtained by ESPN.

The Twins announced that Toby Gardenhire, son of former major league manager Ron Gardenhire, will manage their new Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints.

The Padres have acquired right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pirates in a three-team trade that also involves the Mets.

Owner Steven Cohen announced Tuesday that the Mets have fired GM Jared Porter, one day after ESPN reported that Porter had sent explicit texts and images to a reporter in 2016.

Where could teams needing second-base help turn next? How is universal designated hitter indecision holding up free agency? Here's what we're hearing.

New York Mets general manager Jared Porter sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016, culminating with a picture of an erect, naked penis, according to a copy of the text history obtained by ESPN.

Right-hander Tyler Chatwood has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, a source told ESPN. The deal is pending a physical.

Jon Lester will join Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin in Washington on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.

The Padres have reached a deal to acquire right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pirates in a three-team trade that also involves the Mets, sources said.