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As a wave of young talent arrives in Chicago, the White Sox opened up their wallet to improve a position of need.

Catcher Yasmani Grandal, who posted career highs in homers (28) and RBIs (77) for the Brewers last season while earning his second All-Star selection, has reached a four-year, $73 million deal with the White Sox.

Unlike other sports, baseball doesn't have an all-pro team at the end of the season -- so we set out to change that.

San Diego has new uniforms, young talent -- and a long way left to go.

Astros owner Jim Crane, when asked to comment on MLB's investigation into sign stealing, said he'd only talk about baseball and declined comment on the probe.

The Yankees on Wednesday released Jacoby Ellsbury, cutting the oft-injured outfielder with more than $26 million left in his $153 million, seven-year contract. They also designated Greg Bird for assignment.

Clubs watching their budgets might shy away from offering big deals to older players, but these guys will be worth it.

Dealing a superstar outfielder at the peak of his career isn't ideal. But it might be the best way for the Red Sox to dig out of their self-created pitching and payroll problems.

Chris Martin, whom the Braves acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, will return to Atlanta after signing a two-year, $14 million deal.

Astros owner Jim Crane, when asked to comment on MLB's investigation into sign stealing, said he'd only talk about baseball and declined comment on the probe.

Pat Williams, a former executive with the NBA's Magic, wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando.

With Gerardo Parra off to Japan, we look back the mania created by his walk-up song that helped push the Nats to the World Series.

Gerardo Parra, whose "Baby Shark" walk-up song became an anthem for the Nationals and their fans, has agreed to a contract with the Yomiuri Giants.

More than 100 members of Congress signed a letter Tuesday expressing their "firm opposition" to a proposal by MLB that would reportedly eliminate more than 40 minor league teams.

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is taking batting practice in his effort to return from a slew of lower-body injuries.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said penalties for sign-stealing could be "broader" than just a fine and the docking of draft picks, and that he wants the investigation to be done "before we start playing baseball again."

Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been denied bail as he faces additional felony counts from his alleged sexual assault of a minor.

With the team's 50th season in Milwaukee upcoming, the Brew Crew is going back to the beloved ball-in-glove with a hidden meaning.

If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?

Japanese pitcher Shun Yamaguchi, who led Japan's Central League in wins, strikeouts and winning percentage this season, says he wants to move to the major leagues through the posting system.