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Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in a three-way trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.

A blockbuster deal with the Cubs hours after a major trade with the Rays? We break down every aspect of San Diego's holiday spree.

The Padres are on the verge of making their second trade for a star pitcher in as many days, with the team expected to acquire righty Yu Darvish from the Cubs, sources said.

The Padres have agreed to a contract with Korean infielder Ha-seong Kim, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Two months after the controversial end to his final World Series start, the 2018 AL Cy Young is headed to San Diego. Here's what could make the deal a success -- or failure -- for both teams.

The Bombers backstop opens up about communication, coaching, fans, trade rumors and whether he still feels like his team's No. 1 catcher.

The San Diego Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire former Cy Young winner Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays for prospects, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Phil Niekro, a pitcher who used his signature knuckleball to fool generations of hitters and craft a Hall of Fame career, died Saturday night in his sleep, the Braves announced Sunday. He was 81.

If the Mets are the most dangerous team of this hot stove season, the Giants might be after next season ... at exactly the right time.

Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco broke a bone in his right wrist playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic.

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says the team isn't ruling out a reunion with Ryan Zimmerman after acquiring slugger Josh Bell this week to play first base.

Japanese right-hander Kohei Arihara and the Texas Rangers have reached a two-year deal, the team announced. It is in the $6 milion to $7 million range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Japanese right-hander Kohei Arihara and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a two-year contract in the $6 milion to $7 million range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a report by The Athletic.

First baseman Josh Bell, an All-Star selection with the Pirates in 2019 who hit .226 last season, has been traded to the Nationals.

A Christmas Eve deal gives Washington a slugger with upside, and Pittsburgh fans even more reason to wonder what their franchise's plan really is.

First baseman Josh Bell, an All-Star selection with the Pirates in 2019 who hit .226 last season, has been traded to the Nationals.

A fever of 104.5. Two baby boys on the way. The Braves' first baseman was hit so hard by the coronavirus, one of his healthy teammates initially opted out of the season.

Was a road map to Opening Day on your holiday wish list? Sorry, that's not happening now. Here's where everything from spring training to the vaccine's impact stands.

The Tigers signed right-hander Jose Urena, who has spent the past six seasons with the Marlins, to a one-year, $3.25 million deal Wednesday.