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Not only could Manny Machado's $300 million pact increase the price tag for Bryce Harper, it also could lead to even heftier free-agent hauls for Mookie Betts and Mike Trout in two years.

Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.

Major League Baseball is putting new rules in place this season to guard against high-tech sign stealing, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming an SI.com report.

Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will miss at least the first week of full-squad workouts after he cut his foot while celebrating his team winning the Dominican Winter League championship.

Hours after Manny Machado agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with San Diego, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the slow free-agent market is "a little much ado about nothing if in fact those players all sign at the end of the day."

Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez, who had an MRI this week that showed his right shoulder is structurally sound, will be shut down for two weeks and be re-evaluated March 5.

The gift established the endowed Jere E. Goyan Presidential Chair for the Advancement of Pharmacy, which honors the longest-serving dean of the School of Pharmacy.

Manny Machado, a four-time All-Star who had a .297 batting average with 37 home runs, 107 RBIs and a career-high .905 OPS last season, has reached a deal with the Padres, sources told ESPN.

We break down what the deal means for the infielder, the Padres and a certain other available star.

By signing the biggest free-agent deal in sports history, both the player and the Padres knew exactly what they were doing.

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at the age of 92, the team announced.

A team spending to win? The third baseman's move to San Diego changes the prospect-packed Friars' timetable for a return to contention.

An undeniable talent, Manny Machado also has been called out for dirty play and a bad attitude. Here's a look at what the Padres are getting into.

The biggest contract decision yet to be made isn't about this winter's top free agents. It's about baseball's biggest star.

As rumors swirl for both superstar free agents, we examine each team believed to be interested.

With a stagnant market turning free agents into freeze agents, the lefty's six-year, $140 million pact with the Nats sticks out like a sore thumb.

Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his Hall of Fame father advised him to seek out DH Kendrys Morales as a mentor in the same fashion Morales did with Guerrero Jr. as a rookie with the Angels nearly 15 years ago.

Miguel Cabrera says he is fully healthy and ready to get back on the field and play. The two-time AL MVP hit against a pitcher Monday for the first time since rupturing a tendon in his left biceps on June 12.

Boston Red Sox owner John Henry said Monday that, while there is not a perfect correlation between a bigger payroll and winning, "spending more money helps."