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For the first time since 2013, no player received enough votes to make it into Cooperstown. What were the surprises and disappointments -- and what does it say about the ballot?

Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $10.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Ron Johnson, who worked 25 seasons as a minor league manager and spent the 2010 and '11 seasons as the Red Sox's first base coach, died Tuesday. He was 64.

The Orioles filled a hole in their infield by agreeing to a 1-year deal with free agent Freddy Galvis.

Infielder Marcus Semien is in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $18 million contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Voters did not elect any players to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2021, it was announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, leading vote-getter Curt Schilling asked to be removed from next year's ballot.

Manager Brian Snitker and Hall of Famer Chipper Jones were among the Braves luminaries who credited Hank Aaron for their success as part of the memorial ceremony for the late slugger.

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a five-year, $115.5 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Cleveland Indians have agreed to bring back free-agent second baseman César Hernández on a 1-year contract, according to multiple reports.

The Cleveland Indians have agreed to bring back free-agent second baseman César Hernández on a 1-year contract, according to multiple reports.

There's no such thing as an easy case on this year's ballot. We get you ready for the Class of 2021 announcement.

A defamation lawsuit filed against Major League Baseball and the Angels by Brian Harkins, the longtime clubhouse attendant who was fired for supplying illegal ball-doctoring substances to pitchers, was struck down in Orange County Superior Court.

After sending a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred that suggested delaying spring training, Cactus League executive director Bridget Binsbacher told ESPN that the league will be ready even if the current schedule holds.

The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down the latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Pitcher Jameson Taillon is thrilled to join the New York Yankees and reunite with former teammate Gerrit Cole.

MLB's first-ever pre-draft combine is set to be held from June 20-28 in Cary, North Carolina.

Leaders of all eight Cactus League cities sent a letter to Major League Baseball saying it would be "wise" to delay the start of spring training due to the high rate of COVID-19 infections in Maricopa County.

The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Adam Ottavino is heading to Boston as the Yankees have agreed to trade the reliever to the Red Sox. It is the first trade between the AL East rivals since 2014.

Leaders of all eight Cactus League cities sent a letter to Major League Baseball saying it would be "wise" to delay the start of spring training due to the high rate of COVID-19 infections in Maricopa County.