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Sources: Ohtani can opt out if Dodgers execs exit

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 4:38pm
Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Dodgers allows him to opt out if owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman lose their roles with the team, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Source: MLB to give prospects spring showcase

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 2:04pm
The event, scheduled to take place from March 14-17, will pit an organization's best prospect group against another team's in a game that's part of a doubleheader with a regularly scheduled spring game, sources told ESPN.

Kelenic relishes 'fresh start' after trade to Braves

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 2:04pm
Jarred Kelenic is eager to change the narrative after his trade to the Braves, saying he is "looking forward to a fresh start."

Mets: Too early to tell if Mauricio can play in '24

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 2:04pm
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza thinks it is too soon to determine whether infield prospect Ronny Mauricio can return at some point next season from a torn ACL.

Pirates become joint owners of Pittsburgh RSN

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 2:04pm
The Pirates have become joint owners of SportsNet Pittsburgh, giving the club a regional network presence after AT&T SportsNet's agreement expired.

Dodgers to introduce Ohtani at stadium Thursday

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 11:03am
The Los Angeles Dodgers will officially introduce Shohei Ohtani at a news conference Thursday.

Maryland Gov. says Orioles lease deal 'imminent'

TEst 4 December 13, 2023 - 11:03am
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he believes a new lease agreement with the Orioles at Camden Yards is "imminent."

Giants' Ohtani offer nearly 'identical' to Dodgers'

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 6:03pm
The Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called "very comparable if not identical" to the record $700 million, 10-year contract Ohtani signed with the Dodgers.

Pirates ink 1B Tellez, lose C Rodríguez for season

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 6:03pm
The Pirates have agreed to a $3.2 million, one-year deal with veteran Rowdy Tellez. Also on Tuesday, the team announced catcher Endy Rodríguez will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his UCL and repair the flexor tendon.

D-backs introduce E-Rod, react to Ohtani in L.A.

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
The Diamondbacks, who've made it clear they're willing to spent to some degree following a surprise run to the World Series, introduced new pitching addition Eduardo Rodriguez on Tuesday.

Sources: Giants land OF Lee on 6-yr., $113M deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
The San Francisco Giants and free agent outfielder Jung Hoo Lee have agreed to a six year, $113 million deal with an opt-out after four seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

Soto brushes off contract talk: 'Here just to play'

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
Juan Soto, speaking at his introductory news conference with the Yankees on Tuesday, did not commit to signing a contract extension with New York. He also didn't rule it out.

Urias domestic violence case turned over to DA

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
There is no timetable for the L.A. County District Attorney's Office to determine whether free agent pitcher Julio Urias will be criminally charged.

Mets' Mauricio tears ACL in a winter league game

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 1:37pm
New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio, 22, who made his major league debut Sept. 1, tore his right ACL during a Dominican Winter League game and will need surgery, an injury that will sideline him for a significant part of the 2024 season.

Royals reel in righties Lugo, Stratton, sources say

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 1:37pm
The Royals have reached agreement on deals with right-handers Seth Lugo and Chris Stratton, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Brewers, RHP Ross finalize 1-year, $1.75M deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 1:37pm
The Brewers have finalized a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Joe Ross for $1.75 million as the former Nationals hurler returns from Tommy John surgery.

Sources: Ohtani to defer $680M in Dodgers deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 4:59pm
Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract with the Dodgers will see him defer $68 million of his annual $70 million salary, sources said.

Braves fill three vacancies on coaching staff

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 1:05pm
The Braves filled three openings on their coaching staff by promoting Matt Tuiasosopo and Tom Goodwin from the minor leagues and hiring Erick Abreu.

Dodgers-Yanks trade opens roster spot for Ohtani

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 11:33am
The Yankees have sent 2021 first-round pick Trey Sweeney to the Dodgers in a three-player trade that opens up a 40-man roster spot for Shohei Ohtani.

2-time World Series champion Vic Davalillo dies

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 11:33am
Vic Davalillo, a World Series champion with the '71 Pirates and '73 Athletics and the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove, died Dec. 6.

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