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Sources: Cubs, P Neris reach 1-year, $9M deal
The Chicago Cubs and righty Hector Neris have reached an agreement on a one-year, $9 million deal that includes an option, sources tell ESPN.
Sasaki plans move to MLB but won't set timeline
Pitcher Rōki Sasaki is the next big thing out of Japanese baseball. It's just not clear when he will make it to Major League Baseball.
No Rangers deal yet for García; Robertson official
The Texas Rangers have finalized deals with veteran reliever David Robertson and outfielder Travis Jankowski. The World Series champions still have no agreement with AL Championship Series MVP Adolis García in advance of salary arbitration hearings.
Outrage in Wichita after Robinson statue stolen
A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park.
Cubs' Peters handed season ban for positive test
Chicago Cubs right-hander Mathew Peters has been suspended for the 2024 season under the minor league drug program following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.
Source: D-backs, Pederson agree to 1-year deal
Joc Pederson and the National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $9.5 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2025, a source told ESPN.
Sources: Rangers add Robertson to help bullpen
Veteran closer David Robertson, who has 175 career saves, reached a one-year deal with the Rangers, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.
O's GM: Slow offseason, but 'there's still time'
Orioles general manager Mike Elias acknowledged it has been a slower offseason than usual, but preached patience as the team seeks to build on a 101-win season.
ESPN's Schriffen to call White Sox play-by-play
The White Sox have agreed to a multiyear contract with ESPN's John Schriffen to be their television play-by-play announcer.
Twins claim Thompson off waivers from Yankees
Bubba Thompson was claimed off waivers by the Twins from the Yankees, moving to his fourth team of the offseason.
Introducing the HOF Class of 2024: Why Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer are Hall of Famers
Cooperstown opened its doors to three new players Tuesday night. Here are the reasons the trio of stars are headed to the Hall.
Sources: Angels add to bullpen, bring back Moore
While the Angels haven't made any substantive additions to their lineup or their rotation this offseason, Matt Moore's signing is the latest to a bullpen that has welcomed Robert Stephenson, Luis Garcia, Adam Cimber and Adam Kolarek.
Hoskins finalizing deal with Brewers, sources say
Rhys Hoskins, who spent the 2023 season on the IL for the Phillies after tearing his left ACL in spring training, now joins a Brewers team hungry for runs on a contract with an opt-out after one season.
Hall of Fame voting winners and losers: Three stars are headed to Cooperstown -- who else got good (or bad) news?
The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2024 Hall of Fame vote.
Hall of Fame Class of '24: Beltre, Helton, Mauer
Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, while closer Billy Wagner again fell just short with 73.8%.
Sources: Sano, Angels reach minor league deal
The Los Angeles Angels signed Miguel Sano to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Sources: Nats, OF Gallo agree to one-year deal
Outfielder Joey Gallo and the Nationals are in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Who's getting into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday? Everything you need to know on ballot reveal day
From who can get in, such as Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer, to who could get pushed off the ballot, here's your election day primer.
Sources: Dodgers, Paxton closing in on deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on a one-year deal with James Paxton that would pay him about $11 million in guaranteed money, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Pirates, Chapman agree to 1-year deal
Left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed on a one-year, $10.5 million contract on Monday, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.