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Sale signs 1-year, $27M extension with Braves
Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028.
Ranking the top 10 shortstops in MLB: Is Witt, Henderson or Perdomo No. 1?
Buster Olney's ranking of the top players at every position continues with the premier infield position: shortstop. Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.
Tigers' Skubal making just 1 start for U.S. in WBC
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers said that he'll make just one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
Pauley, up for Marlins 3B starter job, shut down
graham Pauley's bid to start at third base for the Miami Marlins is on hold due to right forearm tightness, and he will be shut down for the season.
Sources: Conforto, Cubs reach minor league deal
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, who hit just .199 for the Dodgers last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
O's add Estrada for depth after Westburg injury
The Orioles signed veteran Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal in a move that adds infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg out at least through April.
Kings of the hot corner: Buster Olney ranks baseball's best third basemen
Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?
'It's going to be a huge focus': Teams are dialing in on pitch tipping in 2026
With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.
Guardians agree to minors deal with 1B Hoskins
The Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
Newly discovered T206 Wagner sells for over $5M
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.
Twins' Ryan gets MRI, has inflamed lower back
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who was scratched from his spring training start Saturday, was found to have inflammation in his lower back after getting an MRI.
Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.
Cardinals sign Urías to a 1-year deal with option
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced on Saturday.
Cactus cameo: Dodgers play Ohtani before WBC
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to play a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before he joins Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
Mazeroski, known for 1960 WS walk-off HR, dies
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.
Alonso blasts first homer with O's in spring debut
Pete Alonso said he was "happy to break the seal" on his stint in Baltimore by homering over the left-center-field fence in his spring training debut Friday.
White Sox's Murakami has 2 hits, 2 RBIs in debut
Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox.
Twins ace López set for season-ending TJ surgery
Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament.
Yanks' Cole at 96.9 mph in 1st session vs. hitters
Gerrit Cole reached 96.9 mph in his first session against hitters since the New York Yankees ace had Tommy John elbow surgery last March.
Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness.
