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RHP Givens, Rockies agree to 1-year contract
Mychal Givens and the Rockies agreed Thursday to a $4.05 million, one-year contract.
Sources: Bradley, Phillies reach 1-year, $6M deal
Archie Bradley, who was a combined 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA and 18 strikeouts for Arizona and Cincinnati in 2020, has reached a one-year, $6 million deal with Philadelphia, sources told ESPN.
Knebel, Dodgers reach 1-year, $5.25M contract
New Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration.
A's acquire reliever Turley from Pirates for cash
Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pirates for $60,000, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing closer Liam Hendriks in free agency.
MLB hires ex-Cubs' prez Epstein as consultant
Former three-time World Series winning executive Theo Epstein was hired by major league baseball on Thursday as a consultant to "on-field matters" as the sport contemplates rule changes to create more action and pace to the game.
$100 million? $200 million? $320 million!? What it would really take to make a Fernando Tatis Jr. megadeal work
If the Padres want one of MLB's brightest young stars to sign a long-term extension now, here are three ways it could happen.
$100 million? $200 million? $320 million!? What it would really take to make a Fernando Tatis megadeal work
If the Padres want one of MLB's brightest young stars to sign a long-term extension now, here are three ways it could happen.
Mantle card shatters record, sells for $5.2M
A Mickey Mantle baseball card has shattered a 5-month-old record for highest-selling sports card of all time, going for $5.2 million, PWCC Marketplace announced on Thursday.
2021 Baseball Hall of Fame
Will Barry Bonds or Rogers Clemens get into the hall on their ninth year on the ballot? Will any first-time nominees be inducted? We have you covered on this year's election to Cooperstown.
Sources: Ex-Dodger Baez, Astros agree to deal
Right-handed reliever Pedro Baez has agreed to a two-year contract with the Astros that is expected to fall in the $12-14 million guaranteed range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
MLB halts political donations after D.C. invasion
Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, the league said in a statement to The Associated Press.
Shapiro gets 5-year extension as Blue Jays CEO
Mark Shapiro has been given a five-year contract extension as the Toronto Blue Jays' president and chief executive officer.
One year after the scandal, how do we view the Astros - and what's next for MLB?
Remember the day sign-stealing punishments and Houston firing its manager and GM rocked baseball? On the anniversary, we examine what has changed and how their players will be treated when fans do return.
Tigers, Fulmer avoid arbitration with $3.1M deal
Right-hander Michael Fulmer, who went 0-2 with an 8.78 ERA in 10 starts last season after returning from Tommy John surgery, has reached a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Tigers.
Carrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, World Series
Pitcher Carlos Carrasco, acquired by the Mets in a trade with Cleveland last week, said during a Tuesday news conference that he got a welcome call from new owner Steven Cohen and expects the Mets to be a postseason contender.
Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: White Sox become AL's team to beat, the DJ LeMahieu-Yankees stare-down and more
From a surprising closer payday to the real status of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension talks and where things stand between New York and the top free-agent infielder, here's the latest offseason buzz.
Kluber out to show he's healthy after 2 lost years
Corey Kluber is hoping that a bullpen session in front of scouts from more than half of MLB's teams proves that the two-time Cy Young winner is back after pitching in just eight games over the past two seasons.
Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: White Sox become AL's team to beat, the DJ LeMahieu-Yankees staredown and more
From a surprising closer payday to the real status of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension talks and where things stand between New York and the top free-agent infielder, here's the latest offseason buzz.
Sources: Hendriks agrees to deal with White Sox
Closer Liam Hendriks has agreed to a multiyear deal with the White Sox that guarantees him $54 million, sources said.
Lindor: Open to talking long-term deal with Mets
New Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, eligible for free agency after the 2021 season, said during a video call Monday that he's certainly open to discussing a long-term deal with his new team.
