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Astros' Luhnow, Hinch fired after MLB gives ban

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch were fired Monday after MLB issued one-season suspensions for their role in a sign-stealing scheme.

What you need to know about Astros' sign-stealing punishment

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
MLB came down hard on Houston. From AJ Hinch's suspension to possible future punishments, here's how the penalties will impact the sport.

Tigers agree to deal with right-hander Nova

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Ivan Nova, 34, led the majors in starts with 34 for the White Sox last season, going 11-12 with a 4.72 ERA in 187 innings.

Nats pitching prospect Segura dies at age 23

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Nationals pitching prospect Fausto Segura died Sunday night at the age of 23, the team announced.

Players react as MLB punishes Astros for sign stealing

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Active and former players took to social media to share their thoughts about the fallout in Houston.

Astros' Luhnow, Hinch suspended for 1 season

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 11:41am
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch have been suspended for one season after an MLB investigation found the team used technology to cheat during its World Series-winning 2017 season, it was announced Monday.

Buster Olney's top 10 teams: Big boys have some competition

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 5:40am
The Yankees and Dodgers are surefire powerhouses, but some small-market contenders shouldn't be sold short.

Bellinger on Astros, Red Sox: L.A. did it 'right way'

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 11:38pm
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.

Bellinger on Astros, Red Sox: LA did it 'right way'

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 8:38pm
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.

Source: Dodgers give LHP Wood 1-year, $4M deal

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 8:38pm
Free-agent left-hander Alex Wood, who played for the Dodgers from 2015 to '18, is reuniting with Los Angeles on a one-year, $4 million deal with incentives, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.

Report: Dodgers give LHP Wood 1-year, $4M deal

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 5:37pm
Free-agent left-hander Alex Wood, who played for the Dodgers from 2015-18, is reuniting with Los Angeles on a one-year, $4 million deal with incentives, The Athletic reported.

Sources: Frazier gets 1-year deal from Rangers

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 2:37pm
Infielder Todd Frazier has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Rangers, sources told ESPN.

Olney: Catcher's role will be changing dramatically

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 11:36am
The upcoming use of an electronic strike zone is just one way catchers will see their duties behind the plate diminished.

Astros' Springer among stars facing arbitration

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 5:36am
The biggest arbitration case in terms of both salary and the gap between sides involves George Springer, who is asking for $22.5 million while the Houston Astros are offering $17.5 million, sources said.

Nats' Scherzer starts '20 with clean bill of health

TEst 4 January 11, 2020 - 2:47pm
With a 2019 World Series Champions patch stitched onto the right sleeve of his white Nationals jersey, Max Scherzer made it clear as can be Saturday that his neck is just fine and his preseason routine is the same as ever.

Buster Olney's top 10 right fielders: Acuna, Bellinger, Betts, Harper, Judge, Yelich ... oh my!

TEst 4 January 11, 2020 - 5:44am
Six guys who could all end up in the Hall of Fame. Ranking them? Brutal.

Source: Twins reward Sano with 3-year extension

TEst 4 January 10, 2020 - 8:46pm
Third baseman Miguel Sano is in agreement with the Minnesota Twins on a three-year contract extension, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Springer among stars facing arbitration

TEst 4 January 10, 2020 - 8:46pm
The biggest arbitration case in terms of both salary and the gap between sides involves George Springer, who is asking for $22.5 million while the Houston Astros are offering $17.5 million, sources said.

Mets, Syndergaard agree to $9.7M salary for '20

TEst 4 January 10, 2020 - 8:46pm
Right-hander Noah Syndergaard has agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year deal with the New York Mets to avoid salary arbitration.

Sources: Bellinger's $11.5M deal sets record

TEst 4 January 10, 2020 - 5:46pm
Cody Bellinger avoided arbitration with the Dodgers on Friday, and sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan the one-year deal is for $11.5 million, a record for a first-time-eligible player.

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