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Dealing a superstar outfielder at the peak of his career isn't ideal. But it might be the best way for the Red Sox to dig out of their self-created pitching and payroll problems.

Chris Martin, whom the Braves acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, will return to Atlanta after signing a two-year, $14 million deal.

Astros owner Jim Crane, when asked to comment on MLB's investigation into sign stealing, said he'd only talk about baseball and declined comment on the probe.

Pat Williams, a former executive with the NBA's Magic, wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando.

With Gerardo Parra off to Japan, we look back the mania created by his walk-up song that helped push the Nats to the World Series.

Gerardo Parra, whose "Baby Shark" walk-up song became an anthem for the Nationals and their fans, has agreed to a contract with the Yomiuri Giants.

More than 100 members of Congress signed a letter Tuesday expressing their "firm opposition" to a proposal by MLB that would reportedly eliminate more than 40 minor league teams.

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is taking batting practice in his effort to return from a slew of lower-body injuries.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said penalties for sign-stealing could be "broader" than just a fine and the docking of draft picks, and that he wants the investigation to be done "before we start playing baseball again."

Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been denied bail as he faces additional felony counts from his alleged sexual assault of a minor.

With the team's 50th season in Milwaukee upcoming, the Brew Crew is going back to the beloved ball-in-glove with a hidden meaning.

If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?

Japanese pitcher Shun Yamaguchi, who led Japan's Central League in wins, strikeouts and winning percentage this season, says he wants to move to the major leagues through the posting system.

Yuli Gurriel has agreed to a new deal with the Astros that gives him a $300,000 raise from his scheduled salary for next season and preserves his free-agency eligibility after the 2020 campaign.

Outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has been made available to major league teams through the posting process by Yokohama of Japan's Central League.

Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera in Cooperstown after the reliever last year became the first unanimous pick.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Ben Cherington as their new general manager, the team announced Monday.

Ryan Costello, an infielder in the Twins organization, was found dead in a hotel room in New Zealand, where he was set to play in the Australian Baseball League.

An Astros front-office executive emailed scouts and asked them to spy on opponents' dugouts leading up to the 2017 postseason, sources familiar with the request told ESPN.

Vera Clemente, the widow of Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, died Saturday in her native Puerto Rico, the Pirates confirmed. She was 78.