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Full share for champion Nationals drops to $382K

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 11:29am
A full postseason share on World Series champion Washington was worth $382,358, down from $416,838 for Boston last year and the record $438,902 for Houston in 2017. A share on AL champion Houston was worth $256,030.

Hot stove survey: Betts on the block? Cole to crack $300M? MLB GMs, insiders weigh in on the winter

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:29am
From franchise-altering trades to free-agent jackpots, we polled baseball's brain trust on this offseason.

What one move would turn near-miss contenders into 2020 playoff teams?

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:29am
For five winning teams that fell short of reaching the postseason, there's a trade or free-agent fix that could put them over the top.

Double-A 1B White thrilled with new M's contract

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 8:51pm
The Mariners have finalized a $24 million, six-year contract with first baseman Evan White that includes three club options that could keep White locked up through 2028.

Reports: LHP Hill has surgery on pitching elbow

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:49pm
Left-handed pitcher Rich Hill had surgery on his pitching elbow and he's likely to miss the first half of next season, according to multiple reports.

Tigers acquire RHP Agrazal from Pirates for cash

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:49pm
The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander Dario Agrazal from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.

Sampson leaves Rangers to pitch in South Korea

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:49pm
Right-hander Adrian Sampson has been placed on unconditional release waivers by the Texas Rangers, a move that allows him to pitch in South Korea.

Rays bring back catcher Zunino on 1-year deal

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 2:49pm
The Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed catcher Mike Zunino to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, the team announced Monday.

Double-A 1B White gets 6-year deal from M's

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 2:49pm
Evan White became the first Double-A player to receive a long-term extension when he agreed to a six-year, $24 million deal with the Mariners.

Cole, Lindor and Rendon, right? Here's what the Yanks will REALLY do this winter

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:46am
The Yanks used to act a certain way in the offseason. Here's what they'll do in this one.

Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Rendon, Cole headline class

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:46am
This winter's free-agent class offers the kind of aces contenders need, plus several solid hitters also worth top dollar.

Braves sign catcher d'Arnaud to replace McCann

TEst 4 November 24, 2019 - 2:32pm
The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced.

Olney: Plan to contract the minors could cost MLB more than money

TEst 4 November 24, 2019 - 11:32am
The industry expects cutting 42 affiliates will yield gains in player development, but those may come at a price baseball can't afford.

Cubs acquire RHP Cotton in trade with Athletics

TEst 4 November 23, 2019 - 11:42am
Jharel Cotton, who went 11-10 with a 4.95 ERA in 29 starts for the A's over the 2016 and 2017 seasons before undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing all of 2018, has been traded to the Cubs.

Sources: MLB querying players on Astros' actions

TEst 4 November 22, 2019 - 8:41pm
Major League Baseball officials investigating whether the Astros have cheated the past three seasons by electronically stealing signs have been speaking with players associated with the team about alleged techniques, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Yanks seek to keep $26M from Ellsbury

TEst 4 November 22, 2019 - 2:36pm
The Yankees say Jacoby Ellsbury, who hasn't played since 2017 and was released Wednesday, saw a doctor without the team's permission, allowing them to void all guarantees and not pay him the $26 million left on his contract.

Sources: Double-A 1B gets 6-year deal from M's

TEst 4 November 22, 2019 - 11:35am
Evan White became the first Double-A player to receive a long-term extension when he agreed to a six-year, $24 million deal with the Mariners, sources told ESPN.

White Sox, Abreu agree to new $50 million deal

TEst 4 November 22, 2019 - 11:35am
After signing a qualifying offer last week, Jose Abreu has agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the White Sox.

Olney: Is Jacoby Ellsbury MLB's worst free-agent signing ever?

TEst 4 November 22, 2019 - 8:35am
Ellsbury cost the Yankees nearly $100 million in lost value. Here are some of the least productive big contracts we've seen.

Which free-agent pitcher could be the next Gerrit Cole?

TEst 4 November 22, 2019 - 5:33am
A good pitcher with elite upside? Sounds familiar. Here's why Zack Wheeler might be this offseason's biggest score and who else can break through.

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