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Source: Astros focus on Baker to be new manager
The Astros have focused their managerial search on veteran Dusty Baker, a source told ESPN. A deal hasn't been finalized.
Cubs finalize one-year deal with OF Souza
Outfielder Steven Souza Jr., who missed all of last season after suffering a knee injury in spring training, is joining the Cubs on a one-year deal.
Source: Cubs reach 1-year deal with OF Souza
Outfielder Steven Souza Jr., who missed all of last season after suffering a knee injury in spring training, is joining the Cubs on a one-year deal.
House urges MLB not to eliminate minors teams
Four members of the House of Representatives introduced a resolution Wednesday urging Major League Baseball not to follow through with its proposal to eliminate 42 current minor league teams.
Source: Cubs sign P Jeffress to one-year deal
Reliever Jeremy Jeffress has agreed to a one-year, $800K deal with the Cubs, a source tells ESPN.
Lessons from Nick Saban, Aaron Boone and others: How David Ross is preparing to lead the Cubs
Before managing his first game, Chicago's new skipper is soaking in advice from across baseball and beyond.
Who is the team to beat in the NL Central? It just might be the Reds
Cincinnati is making the moves to win this winter. The rest of the division is not.
Brewers re-sign RHP Miller to minor league deal
Oft-injured pitcher Shelby Miller re-signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training camp.
Kershaw: Astros haven't shown 'a lot of remorse'
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw feels wronged and says a contrite approach from the Astros has been missing in the wake of their cheating scandal.
Kershaw: Astros haven't shown 'a lot remorse'
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw feels wronged and says a contrite approach from the Astros is missing in the wake of their cheating scandal.
Reds tie team free-agent mark with Castellanos
The Reds have agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal with outfielder Nick Castellanos, the team announced Monday.
Sources: Umpires could be mic'd up this season
Similar to the sound pieces that NFL referees have used for years, umpires could be mic'd up and announce whether reviewed calls are upheld or overturned, sources told ESPN's Pedro Gomez on Monday.
Pirates trade Marte to D-backs for two prospects
Outfielder Starling Marte has been traded from the Pirates to the Diamondbacks for two prospects and international signing bonus pool money.
How Starling Marte trade turns D-backs into threat to Dodgers' NL West reign
Arizona's latest move caps a busy winter designed to end L.A.'s stretch of seven straight division titles.
Sources: Pirates trade Marte to Diamondbacks
Outfielder Starling Marte has been traded from the Pirates to the Diamondbacks, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.
Missed on Castellanos and Ozuna? These bargain options are still available
Even with the big names off the market, teams can find some useful players who could help this season.
Brewers' Braun says this could be final season
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun said during the Brewers' annual fan festival that this could be his final season.
Sources: Reds tie team FA mark with Castellanos
The Reds have agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal with outfielder Nick Castellanos, sources told ESPN.
Where Lindor, Arenado or Betts trade would rank among MLB's winter blockbusters
If any of the superstars appearing in trade rumors move, here's how they would measure up among baseball's all-time biggest offseason deals.
Juco legend among helicopter-crash victims
John Altobelli was entering his 27th season as the head coach of the OCC baseball program, with which he won four state titles. He also coached Mets star Jeff McNeil in the Cape Cod League.
