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Twins manager Rocco Baldelli made a pretend pitch to free-agent DH Nelson Cruz, who has batted .308 with 57 home runs, 141 RBIs and a 1.020 OPS in 173 games over the past two seasons. "Nelson ... we'd love to see you in spring training," Baldelli said.

The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring training begins.

Rafael Montero, who had 8 saves and a 4.08 ERA in 17 games last season for the Rangers, has been traded to the Mariners.

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo shot down rumors of acquiring Kris Bryant from the Cubs.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said "it's no secret" that his No. 1 priority is to keep free agent DJ LeMahieu in the fold "for a long time," and that he'll probably reach out to the infielder in the near future.

From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.

Dusty Baker, at age 71, isn't sure whether he wants to manage the Houston Astros beyond the 2021 season.

Timing played a role in the Mets' acquisition last week of James McCann, Sandy Alderson said. The team also spoke with J.T. Realmuto.

Veteran reliever Greg Holland re-signed with the Royals on Monday with sources telling ESPN the deal is worth at least $2.75 million.

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan says the team will play and be branded as the Indians for the 2021 season and that the franchise will not take an interim name, like the NFL's Washington Football Team.

Outfielder Hunter Renfroe, a first-round pick in 2013 who struggled with the Rays this season, has signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox.

As the Cleveland baseball team drops the nickname it has had since 1915, Jeff Passan examines what led to the decision.

When will Cleveland's baseball team have a new nickname? And what might it be?

The top closer available has no shortage of suitors, Toronto is exploring all options, and there's a surprise in the starting pitcher market.

The Cleveland Indians plan to drop the nickname they have used since 1915, sources confirmed to ESPN, becoming the latest professional sports franchise to shed its Native American imagery amid accusations that its use is racist.

When will Cleveland's baseball team have a new nickname? And what might it be?

Throwing a shoe -- yes a shoe -- cost Florida a chance in the College Football Playoff. The shoe-thrower is in good company with other famous tossers of apparel, flags, clipboards and all kinds of other things.

Throwing a shoe -- yes a shoe -- cost Florida a chance in the College Football Playoff. The shoe-thrower is in good company with other famous incidents of throwing apparel, flags, clipboards and all kinds of other things.

Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jared Porter was hired Sunday as the new GM of the New York Mets.

Unless he's willing to take less money to leave Colorado, the third baseman's pre-pandemic contract is likely to scare off suitors.