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The New York Mets have acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians in a blockbuster trade.

From an October show-stopper to the best player on the planet to the new Ted Williams, baseball's outfields are stacked.

The Yomiuri Giants have agreed to a deal with first baseman Justin Smoak.

Tommy John has had COVID-19 for at least three weeks, but the former pitching great disputed reports that he is a coronavirus denier in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday.

We circle the bases, from a pair of free agents who top their respective positions to what could be a legendary market for shortstops next winter.

We circle the bases, from a pair of free agents who top their respective positions to what could be a legendary market for shortstops next winter.

A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, and a super sophomore rises among relievers.

South Korean slugger Ha-seong Kim left no doubt how he feels about his new team, the San Diego Padres, during an introductory video conference on Tuesday.

Spring training could be delayed for Double-A and Class A players if major leaguers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus by the time big league practice is scheduled to start in mid-February.

The Dodgers announced they've re-signed hard-throwing reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year contract. The deal is valued at $17.5 million and includes a 2023 club option worth $8 million, sources told ESPN.

Wisconsin prosecutors declined to file charges against a police officer who shot Jacob Blake last summer. Among those reacting to the decision was former Buck Wesley Matthews, who said, "It can't deter those citizens who are trying to do right."

A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, while a super sophomore rises among relievers.

Tommy Lasorda, who was admitted to an Orange County hospital and placed in intensive care around the middle of November, was discharged Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers said.

Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron received a COVID-19 vaccine to show its safe for the Black community.

The Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year deal, the team announced.

Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back last summer. The shooting prompted the NBA, MLB and WNBA to postpone games as the result of player protests.

The Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN.

Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back last summer. The shooting prompted the NBA, MLB and WNBA to postpone games as the result of player protests.

Just how little free-agent action has there been this winter? We dive into the numbers, break down the names who could change that and identify a key date to watch.

Bianca Smith, 29, was hired to be a minor league coach for the Red Sox, making her the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball.