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Kole Calhoun and the Diamondbacks are in agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal with a third-year team option for $9 million, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

From the Mick's tears to a toothpick-swallowing pitcher to the most deadly ballpark ever, baseball is both amazing and absurd.

The San Diego Padres have added a reliever who excelled in Japan, signing right-hander Pierce Johnson to a two-year contract.

Toronto handed $80 million to a lefty with a long injury history. But he makes the Blue Jays better, more competitive, more interesting.

Free-agent pitcher Rich Hill and his wife were arrested Saturday after an altercation with police at Gillette Stadium.

The Marlins and catcher Francisco Cervelli have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Second baseman Cesar Hernandez and the Indians have agreed to a one-year, $6.25 million contract, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Right-hander Pierce Johnson has signed a two-year deal with the Padres after having success in Japan, sources told ESPN.

With numerous moves involving big-name starters already this offseason, we rank all 30 rotations as things stand right now.

Many of the best free-agent rotation options are off the board, but there are still some left that are worth a shot.

Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a 4-year, $80 million deal with Toronto, sources told ESPN. He was 14-5 with an NL-best 2.32 ERA last season with the Dodgers.

Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a 4-year, $80 million deal with Toronto, sources told ESPN. He was 14-5 with an NL-best 2.32 ERA last season with the Dodgers.

Teams hunting for starting pitchers won't find many good options left among free agents. The Rays veteran could be in high demand.

Infielder Travis Shaw has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Adding Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzalez changes things up for a Chicago team that could be in the playoff picture.

Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill has won the Tony Conigliaro Award after working his way back three times from an arm injury and two knee injuries to finish the season.

Left-hander Dallas Keuchel and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a three-year, $55.5 million deal that includes a vesting fourth-year option worth $18.5 million.

Umpires agreed to cooperate with MLB in the development and testing of an automated ball-strike system, paving the way for computer plate umps to be called up to the majors at some point during the next five seasons.

Yoenis Cespedes will start 2020 with a $6 million salary, according to a report, but the oft-injured outfielder can make $20 million if he has 650 plate appearances next season.

Free agents Jonathan Schoop and C.J. Cron, who combined for 48 home runs and 137 RBIs for the Twins last season, have both reached one-year deals with the AL Central rival Tigers.