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'Sluggball': Ex-GM to launch 4-on-4 competition
Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league stadiums this season.
Three reasons Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner are Hall of Famers
Three new players are headed to Cooperstown. Here's why the trio will be welcomed to the Hall.
Baseball Hall of Fame voting winners and losers: Who else got good (or bad) news?
The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2025 vote that made Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner Hall of Famers.
Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner gain Hall of Fame entry
Ichiro Suzuki is the first Japanese-born player voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He'll be joined by CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner in the Class of 2025.
Pirate treasure: Rare Skenes card to 11-year-old
An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The card could fetch a massive haul if the kid is willing to sell it or give it to the Pirates.
What makes Ichiro a Hall of Famer, from those who knew him best
As a Mariners icon gets his Cooperstown call, teammates and opponents share what makes him 100% Hall of Fame worthy.
A unanimous first-ballot HOFer?! Everything to know for Hall of Fame ballot reveal day
From who can get in to who could get pushed off the ballot, we have your election day primer.
Betts has baby advice for Ohtani, talks Sasaki
Mookie Betts, on a promotional tour in Japan, advised Shohei Ohtani to "get his sleep now" and discussed his first impressions of Roki Sasaki.
Sources: Jays, Santander reach 5-yr., $90M+ deal
Outfielder Anthony Santander, who set career highs with 44 home runs and 102 RBIs last season, has reached a five-year deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
Veteran catcher Knapp announces retirement
Veteran catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from baseball Monday.
Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83
Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.
Skubal mum about long-term talks with Tigers
After avoiding arbitration with a one-year deal for 2025, Tarik Skubal said he's keeping negotiations about a long-term deal with the Tigers "pretty private."
Pirates' Skenes focused on '25, not long term
Pirates phenom Paul Skenes said he has not given "too much thought" to his long-term future and instead is focused on winning and being more of a leader in 2025.
Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
Amid angry fans, CEO says Pirates won't be sold
Pirates CEO Travis Williams said the organization is committed to winning but declared to frustrated fans that owner Bob Nutting will not sell the team.
Rangers P deGrom (elbow) throwing, 'feels good'
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is already throwing off a mound and says "everything feels good" after missing most of his first two seasons Texas following elbow surgery.
Inspired by daughter, Rangers 1B to wear No. 21
Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Rangers to honor his daughter who was born with Down syndrome, which has the clinical name of trisomy 21.
After recovery, Seager set to hit 'ground running'
Two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager says he feels great and will be ready to go on the first day of spring training with the Texas Rangers after twice having hernia surgery last year.
Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'
Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa was elected to the team's Hall of Fame along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.
Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on Instagram on Friday.