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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.
Athletics, Leclerc agree to 1-year, $10M deal
The Athletics agreed to terms on a $10 million, one-year contract Friday with former Texas right-hander Jose Leclerc.
Jays add Straw, cash for Sasaki in Guardians deal
The Blue Jays acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool money and outfielder Myles Straw in a trade with the Guardians on Friday.
Sources: Mets, LHP Minter reach 2-yr., $22M deal
The Mets and reliever A.J. Minter have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
Duran reaches 1-year, $3.85M deal with Red Sox
All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $3.85 million, a deal that includes an $8 million team option for 2026.
News or noise: Should we be concerned about Josh Jung and Jeff Hoffman?
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Ohtani donating $500,000 for L.A. wildfire relief
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wrote on Instagram that he will be donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Chicago Cubs honor electric blues movement with new baby blue threads
The baby blue jersey marks the Chicago Cubs' first use of this color on-field since 1961.
Brown, last living member of '47 Dodgers, dies
Tommy Brown, who was the last living member of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, died at age 97.
Martinez to M's highlights 17 international deals
Another 17 international players agreed to MLB deals worth more than $1 million each, with Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez getting $2.5M from the Mariners.
Source: Winker, Mets agree to one-year deal
Jesse Winker, who hit a combined .253 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs for the Mets and the Nationals in 2024, has reached a 1-year deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Cubs, Tucker settle at $16.5M for '25
The Cubs and new outfielder Kyle Tucker avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $16.5 million contract for next season, sources told ESPN.
Beloved Brewers broadcaster Uecker dies at 90
Longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced Thursday.
SS Peña, 17, nets $5 million bonus in Mets deal
Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday.
D-backs have 'potential' for title run with Burnes
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick says Arizona has the "potential to be a championship team" thanks in part to the addition of ace right-hander Corbin Burnes, who the team signed to a six-year, $210 million deal in December.
Hoffman: O's, Braves backed off deals with me
The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder.
Bo Jackson gives up $21M in lawsuit vs. family
Bo Jackson is giving up a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, who he said harassed and tried to extort money from him.
Japanese 2-way player Morii, 18, to sign with A's
Hoping to become a two-way player in MLB just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Athletics.