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Rays trade Pagan to Padres for Margot, prospect
The Rays traded reliever Emilio Pagan to the Padres for center fielder Manuel Margot and catcher/outfielder prospect Logan Driscoll.
Morton regrets not stopping Astros' sign stealing
Charlie Morton, who pitched for the Astros in 2017 and 2018, said he should have done more to stop his teammates from illegally stealing signs in 2017.
Giants C Garcia (hip) to miss up to eight months
Aramis Garcia had surgery on his right hip after getting injured during winter ball in the Dominican Republic in December. He will miss up to eight months.
Benintendi, Red Sox avoid arbitration with deal
The Boston Red Sox announced Saturday that they have signed outfielder Andrew Benintendi to a two-year contract to avoid salary arbitration. The Boston Globe reports the deal is worth $10 million.
Former outfielder Angel Echevarria dies at 48
Angel Echevarria, who played outfield and had a career .280 batting average for the Rockies, Brewers and Cubs during his seven MLB seasons, has died at the age of 48.
Source: White Sox agree with Cuban RHP Vera
The White Sox have agreed with Cuban right-handed pitcher Norge Carlos Vera on a deal that the sides expect to make official when the new international signing period opens July 2, a source told ESPN.
Key quotes and takeaways from AJ Hinch's first interview since sign-stealing scandal
Here's what Houston's ex-manager said -- and what you should make of his words.
Report: Astros front office initiated sign scheme
A program called "Codebreaker" was introduced to the Astros by an intern in the organization in September 2016, and laid the groundwork for the team's electronic sign-stealing ploys, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Hinch 'not proud,' takes blame for Astros scandal
Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch took responsibility for his role in the team's sign-stealing scandal during an apology-laden interview that aired on MLB TV on Friday evening.
Giants bring back veteran Pence on $3M deal
The Giants are bringing back Hunter Pence, and they also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to minor league deals.
Report: Astros intern introduced sign-stealing ploy
A program called "Codebreaker" was introduced to the Astros by an intern in the organization in September 2016, and laid the groundwork for the team's electronic sign-stealing ploys.
Giants reportedly bringing back veteran Pence
The Giants reportedly are bringing back Hunter Pence, and they also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to minor league deals.
Rangers sign former closer Allen to minors deal
Cody Allen, who had at least 30 saves for three consecutive seasons with the Indians from 2015 to '17 and struggled with the Angels last season, has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.
MLBPA chief on Betts trade: Resolve it quickly
MLBPA chief Tony Clark says "the proposed trades between the Dodgers, Red Sox, Twins, and Angels need to be resolved without further delay."
Taylor, Dodgers avoid arbitration with 2-year deal
Chris Taylor and the Dodgers have agreed to a two-year, $13.4 million contract, avoiding arbitration.
Morales retires after 13-season run in majors
Kendrys Morales has retired after 13 seasons that included a World Series title with the Royals in 2015.
Pederson to get $7.75M after arbitration loss
Outfielder Joc Pederson will make $7.75 million this season after losing his arbitration case, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Pederson gets $7.75M after arbitration
Outfielder Joc Pederson will make $7.75 million this season after losing his arbitration case, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Mendoza signs ESPN extension, leaves Mets job
Jessica Mendoza, an analyst on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball since 2015, has reached a multiyear extension and will become the first woman to serve as a solo analyst on national baseball telecasts.
The legend of The Martian, the Yankees' $5 million, 16-year-old, international coup
He was born in 2003, but Jasson Dominguez already has an out-of-this-world nickname, a game drawing comparisons to that of Mike Trout -- and a long line of MLB scouts and executives willing to bet that the hype is real.
