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A Boston blockbuster? An All-Star slugger traded? Bold predictions for the rest of the MLB offseason

January 11, 2024 - 4:48am
There are plenty of moves to be made before pitchers and catchers report next month. Our experts go out on a limb.

Rangers sign ex-All-Star Greene, others to deals

January 10, 2024 - 7:01pm
Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene is among three more right-handers who have been signed by the Texas Rangers to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.

Sources: Cubs, lefty Imanaga finalizing $53M deal

January 10, 2024 - 5:38pm
The Cubs and Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga are finalizing a 4-year, $53M deal with the option to extend it to $80M over five years, sources told ESPN.

Will the White Sox deal Dylan Cease -- and which teams could land him?

January 10, 2024 - 5:04am
Chicago's strikeout artist is the biggest name left on the trade market. Here's the latest on his status.

Sho-time: Ohtani, Dodgers feature on first 'SNB'

January 10, 2024 - 4:22am
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will be featured on two of ESPN's first three "Sunday Night Baseball" telecasts this season. Their opening two games of the season, against the Padres in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20 and 21, will also air on ESPN.

Source: Cubs, Japan's Imanaga working on deal

January 9, 2024 - 6:58pm
The Cubs are working toward an agreement with Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga, who went 74-55 with a 2.96 ERA and 1,183 strikeouts over eight seasons with the Yokohama Bay Stars.

DA won't file felony charges against LHP Urias

January 9, 2024 - 6:58pm
The L.A. District Attorney's Office will not file felony charges against Julio Urias stemming from his September arrest. The case now moves to the City Attorney's Office for misdemeanor filing considerations. The ex-Dodger is currently a free agent.

Matsui: Not expecting to close for SD right away

January 9, 2024 - 6:58pm
New Padres reliever Yuki Matsui said he is not expecting to come in and become the closer immediately but is looking forward to pitching in big late-inning situations.

New White Sox GM: Cease trade talks 'ongoing'

January 9, 2024 - 1:39pm
First-year White Sox GM Chris Getz says discussions centered around trading right-hander Dylan Cease are "ongoing," but is in no rush to make a deal.

Marlins hire trailblazer Balkovec as farm director

January 9, 2024 - 10:58am
The Marlins hired Rachel Balkovec, the first woman in baseball history to manage a minor league team, to be their farm director, sources told ESPN.

Oakland upset after A's block minor league game

January 8, 2024 - 10:56pm
Two council members from the city of Oakland have mailed a letter to Athletics president Dave Kaval expressing their concerns with his club's decision to block a minor league game by the expansion Oakland Ballers that had been scheduled for June.

Franco out of Dominican jail amid investigation

January 8, 2024 - 1:55pm
Rays shortstop Wander Franco was released from jail and is free to leave the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged relationship with a minor.

Cards add former Red Sox exec Bloom as adviser

January 8, 2024 - 1:55pm
Former Red Sox exec Chaim Bloom, 40, fired by Boston in September as the club was near a last-place finish, was hired by the St. Louis Cardinals as an adviser Monday, bulking up the front office after the team's worst season in nearly 30 years.

Sources: Dodgers keep busy, add OF Hernández

January 7, 2024 - 8:42pm
The Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $23.5 million deal with Teoscar Hernández, with sources telling ESPN that $8.5 million of that will be deferred, to be paid off between 2030 and 2039.

Hollywood's finest: Betts hits red carpet at Globes

January 7, 2024 - 8:42pm
Mookie Betts walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday night as the owner of his own media company, OMG.

Reports: Manaea joins Mets' revamped rotation

January 7, 2024 - 7:40am
Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the Mets, agreeing to a $28 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports.

Angels, RHP Plesac agree to 1-year, $1M deal

January 6, 2024 - 12:29pm
The Angels and Zach Plesac have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal, bringing in the right-hander after five seasons with the Guardians.

Rays make pair of deals, send Kittredge to Cards

January 5, 2024 - 4:13pm
The Rays made a pair of trades Friday, acquiring outfielder Richie Palacios from the Cardinals in exchange for right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge and sending outfielder Luke Raley to the Mariners for infielder José Caballero.

Home-field advantage: Chiefs, Royals to stay put

January 5, 2024 - 4:13pm
The Chiefs and Royals announced Friday that both Kansas City franchises would remain in Jackson County, where Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums are located.

Judge orders Franco release as probe continues

January 5, 2024 - 2:10pm
A judge in Dominican Republic ordered Rays shortstop Wander Franco conditional release after he appeared in court on Friday to face allegations he had a relationship with a minor.

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