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Keith Law's Impact 20: Prospects ready to rock MLB in 2019

TEst 4 February 1, 2019 - 5:44am
Vlad Jr. is the headlining act, but he's far from the only rising star to watch in the majors this season.

How cutting two divisions could energize MLB's offseason

TEst 4 February 1, 2019 - 5:44am
When it comes to the standings, less is more. Plus, how good is your favorite team's roster -- and Babe Ruth -- really?

Sources: Padres meet with Harper, join pursuit

TEst 4 February 1, 2019 - 2:44am
The Padres met with Bryce Harper on Thursday in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN, officially joining the Phillies, White Sox and Nationals on the list of teams pursuing the free-agent outfielder.

Arenado, Rockies settle on 1-year, $26M deal

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 8:57pm
Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $26 million deal for 2019. It is the largest one-year salary for an arbitration-eligible player.

Ohtani progressing but won't be ready for opener

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 5:57pm
Shohei Ohtani has been making steady progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he will not be ready by Opening Day, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said on a conference call Thursday.

Sources: Arenado, Rockies settle on $26M deal

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 5:57pm
Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $26 million deal for 2019, sources with knowledge of the agreement told ESPN. It is the largest one-year salary for an arbitration-eligible player.

Astros acquire left-hander Miley to boost rotation

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 5:57pm
Wade Miley has reached a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Houston Astros that includes $500,000 in performance bonuses, the team confirmed on Thursday.

Rangers' new stadium will have synthetic turf

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 2:55pm
The Texas Rangers will use specially designed synthetic playing surface rather than grass in their new retractable-roof stadium that opens in 2020.

Why Harper (or Machado) to the Padres isn't as crazy as you think

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 2:55pm
San Diego has plenty of salary flexibility to land a big fish and a slew of hot prospects on the way. But do they want to go for it?

Sources: Padres schedule meeting with Harper

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 11:55am
Star outfielder Bryce Harper, who hit 34 home runs and had a career-best 100 RBIs last season, will meet with the Padres on Thursday, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Buster's Buzz: As MLB's youth movement heats up, Twins' core has gone cold

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 8:55am
Minnesota has added some complementary pieces this offseason. But the Twins just don't know what they're going to get from a trio of once-promising prospects.

2019 MLB Spring Training

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 8:55am
Spring training is almost here. Check out reporting dates for teams in Florida and Arizona, including the defending champion Red Sox.

Ranking the worst current contracts on all 30 teams

TEst 4 January 31, 2019 - 5:55am
From washed-up stars to guys who've never lived up to their paychecks and one slugger who is out of baseball, we examine MLB's biggest money mistakes.

Reynolds rejoining Rockies on minor league deal

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 5:46pm
After spending last season with the Nationals, Mark Reynolds has agreed to a minor league contract with the Rockies, with whom he played in 2016 and 2017.

Puig hits town, warms up to new home with Reds

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 5:46pm
New Reds OF Yasiel Puig left L.A. and explored his new town Wednesday, doing just about every Cincinnati thing a visitor could do on a below-freezing day.

McKeon, 88, to be Nationals senior adviser

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 2:46pm
The Nationals have hired Jack McKeon, the 88-year-old two-time NL Manager of the Year, as a senior adviser.

Sources: D-backs, RP Holland reach 1-year deal

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 8:46am
Greg Holland, who had 3 saves and a 4.66 ERA in 56 appearances for St. Louis and Washington last season, has reached a one-year deal with Arizona, sources told ESPN.

Buster's Buzz: Boston's bullpen is falling behind

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 8:46am
The Red Sox need to find relief solutions to have a shot at becoming the first team in two decades to win back-to-back titles. Here are a few in-house options.

Keith Law's top prospects: Nos. 50-1 -- Stars in the making

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 5:45am
Baseball is loaded with young talent. Who are the next breakout stars, following the likes of Ronald Acuña and Juan Soto? Here's the best of the best.

Index of Keith Law's 2019 top prospect rankings

TEst 4 January 30, 2019 - 5:45am
Young players are making an immediate impact across the majors. Here are all the links you need to keep up with this year's crop of future stars.

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