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Sources: Pads to get Pham, ship Renfroe to Rays
The Padres are set to acquire OF Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth from the Rays in exchange for Hunter Renfroe and touted 2B prospect Xavier Edwards, sources told ESPN.
Padres hire ex-Yankees pitching coach Rothschild
Former New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild has been hired in the same position by the San Diego Padres.
Sources: Pineda, Twins agree to 2-year contract
Right-hander Michael Pineda, whose 60-game suspension for using a banned substance will carry over into the 2020 season, is returning to the Twins. The sides have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
Athletes join in on the 'Baby Yoda' meme frenzy
To iconic meme status Baby Yoda ascended has. The collective Internet has been going wild over the lovable Disney+ character and the sports world is no exception.
Sources: Yankees make signing Cole top priority
Signing Gerrit Cole is the top priority for the Yankees this offseason, and they have approval to offer him a record-setting deal, sources tell ESPN.
2 Korean players made available to MLB teams
Kwang-Hyun Kim and Jae-Hwan Kim, two 31-year-old players from the South Korean League, have been posted by their clubs and made available to major league teams.
Brewers fill need at catcher, acquire Narvaez
The Brewers filled their need at catcher Thursday by trading for Omar Narvaez with the Mariners on Thursday for a prospect and a competitive balance draft pick.
M-E-T-$: Impending sale could unleash a new big-money, big-market power
The Wilpons care about winning, but Steve Cohen has more money to spend. A LOT more money.
Astros trade OF Marinsick to Mets for 2 prospects
Jake Marisnick, an outfield defensive replacement who hit .233 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs for the Astros last season, has been traded to the Mets for prospects Blake Taylor and Kenedy Corona.
Sources: Brewers fill need at C, acquire Narvaez
The Brewers filled their need at catcher by agreeing to a trade to acquire Omar Narvaez from the Mariners on Thursday in exchange for a prospect and a competitive balance draft pick, sources confirmed to ESPN.
How is WAR calculated, really? Breaking down a single play to find out
In the age of analytics, an ordinary play isn't so ordinary anymore.
Angels GM after Bundy trade: 'Work not done'
The Angels on Wednesday acquired veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy in a trade with the Orioles.
Wilpons in talks to sell controlling stake in Mets
Steve Cohen, a billionaire hedge fund manager who owns 4% of the New York Mets, is negotiating an agreement to acquire up to 80% of the team.
Why Zack Wheeler could be the next Gerrit Cole
A good pitcher with elite upside? Sounds familiar. Here's why the new Phillies starter might be this offseason's biggest score.
Law: In NL East arms race, Phillies spend big on Zack Wheeler
Philadelphia handed out $118 million for a pitcher who could help catch a Braves team that also reinforced its rotation.
Carrasco, Donaldson win Comeback POY awards
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson won the award on the NL side.
Angels acquire RHP Bundy in trade with Orioles
The Angels on Wednesday acquired veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy in a trade with the Orioles.
Player treatment, not discipline, likely for opioids
MLB management and the players' association are negotiating a drug agreement that would call for players who test positive for opioids to enter treatment and not be suspended.
St. Pete, Rays halt idea of shared Montreal home
The Rays and the city of St. Petersburg have agreed to abide by their existing agreement, therefore ending any thought of the team playing home games in both the Tampa Bay area and Montreal.
Angels get deal to stay in Anaheim through 2050
The Angels have reached a deal with Anaheim to take full control of Angel Stadium and remain in the city through 2050.