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Source: Yanks to retain Gardner on $12.5M deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2019 - 8:41am
Veteran outfielder Brett Gardner, who is coming off a season in which he belted a career-high 28 home runs and 74 RBIs, has reached a one-year, $12.5 million deal to stay with the Yankees, a source told ESPN.

Source: Porcello agrees to 1-year deal with Mets

TEst 4 December 12, 2019 - 8:41am
Former Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello has agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Mets, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Takeaways from the 3-day spending spree

TEst 4 December 12, 2019 - 5:39am
Now that Cole, Strasburg and Rendon are $814 million richer, where does that leave their new teams and the rest of MLB?

Why a Cubs-Braves Kris Bryant trade makes sense now that Rendon has signed

TEst 4 December 12, 2019 - 5:39am
One club needs a third baseman. The other needs pitching help and controllable players. Could a deal happen?

Rendon a great consolation prize for Angels

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 11:51pm
L.A.'s pivot after missing out on Gerrit Cole could work out just fine -- if the Angels can land some pitching.

Sources: Rendon to Angels for 7 years, $245M

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:51pm
Free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Angels' quest to win now begins with Anthony Rendon

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:51pm
Spending $245 million on the star third baseman might be the biggest move L.A. makes, but it won't be the last.

Yanks GM on Cole: Finally landed 'white whale'

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:51pm
A day after the Yankees agreed to a deal with pitcher Gerrit Cole, their GM and manager had strong praise for the biggest prize of the free-agent market.

Winter meetings live: Rendon-to-Angels latest huge deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:51pm
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.

Sources: Dodgers to sign ex-A's closer Treinen

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
Former Oakland closer Blake Treinen will joined the Dodgers with a one-year, $10 million deal, sources said.

Sources: Lindblom, Brewers agree on 3-year deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
Right-hander Josh Lindblom, who went 20-3 with a 2.50 ERA pitching in South Korea this past season, has agreed to a three-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Roark, Blue Jays agree to 2-year deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
Right-hander Tanner Roark, who went 10-10 with a 4.35 ERA in 31 starts for Cincinnati and Oakland last season, has reached an agreement with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

Manfred: Nearly 60 interviewed in Astros probe

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday that nearly 60 witnesses have been interviewed in the ongoing investigation into sign-stealing allegations regarding the Houston Astros. Manfred wouldn't predict how long the investigation will last.

Expanded netting at all parks by start of season

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 2:50pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that all ballparks will have expanded netting by the start of the season.

Source: Wacha agrees to 1-year deal with Mets

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 2:50pm
Michael Wacha, who went 6-7 with a 4.76 ERA in 29 games (24 starts) last season for the Cardinals, has reached a one-year deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN.

Winter meetings live: Latest updates, rumors and buzz from Day 3 in San Diego

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 11:50am
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.

White Sox's Harrelson wins HOF Frick award

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 11:50am
White Sox announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson has won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.

Agent: Cubs aren't working on Rizzo extension

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:50am
The agent for Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said the team isn't working toward an extension for the All-Star at this time.

Study: Seams, batting tactics behind HR uptick

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:50am
An MLB study has found that balls were not juiced during the '19 season. Instead, a decrease in the average seam height on baseballs led to a more aerodynamic ball that travels farther when hit. Also, players have adapted swings to create more power.

From Catfish Hunter's $3.2 million to Gerrit Cole's $324 million: The history of MLB's highest-paid pitcher

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:50am
After two aces earned a combined $569 million in a two-day span, we look at the most lucrative pitching paydays in MLB history.

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