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Bradley, Sabathia traveling to London this week
Boston outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. and Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia are traveling to London this week, six months ahead of the two-game series between the teams in the British capital.
Source: O's pick Cubs coach Hyde as manager
Brandon Hyde, who has been Joe Maddon's bench coach with the Cubs, will be named the Orioles' new manager, ESPN has confirmed. The Athletic first reported that Hyde was the team's choice to replace Buck Showalter.
Source: Orioles pick Cubs coach Hyde manager
Brandon Hyde, who has been Joe Maddon's bench coach with the Cubs, will be named the Orioles' new manager, ESPN has confirmed. The Athletic first reported that Hyde was the team's choice to replace Buck Showalter.
Cubs' Maddon looking to better reach 'millennials'
Leaving no stone unturned after a disappointing end to the 2018 season, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday that his offseason reading includes the book "Managing Millennials for Dummies."
Buxton: September snub 'didn't go over well'
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton said on Tuesday that not getting called up in September "didn't go over well" with him.
D-backs' Lovullo mourns loss of Goldschmidt
Calling Paul Goldschmidt "a once-in-a-generation type of player," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said it will be hard to get used to life without the six-time All-Star but that the Diamondbacks are pressing on for 2019.
Red Sox to move MVP Betts down to 2 in lineup
The Red Sox say they will move MVP Mookie Betts out of the leadoff spot and down to No. 2 in the Boston lineup.
Ottavino vs. the Bambino: Hubris or Hilarious?
As seriously as baseball takes its history, maybe the free-agent reliever has a point about what he'd do against Babe Ruth -- then again, maybe not.
How signing McCutchen sets Phillies up for Harper and Machado
Adding the former NL MVP is a good start, but the Phillies' front office shouldn't stop there.
Law: Andrew McCutchen a key upgrade for Phillies in left field
The former NL MVP will improve the Phillies' defense in left field and should provide more consistency at the plate than the departed Carlos Santana did in 2018.
Tulowitzki released by Jays, owed $38 million
Veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who hasn't played in the majors since July 2017, is a free agent after being released by the Blue Jays.
Rays reopen site search; no opening until 2024
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says the team's planned ballpark for Tampa's Ybor City can't be finalized by this month's deadline and he will reopen the site search, delaying any opening until at least 2024.
Sources: Phillies, McCutchen agree to deal
The Phillies have agreed to a contract with outfielder Andrew McCutchen, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The many ways Mike Trout dominated in 2018
MLB's best player had his best season yet in 2018. Mike Trout -- No. 20 on ESPN the Magazine's list of the year's top athletes -- is still the toughest out in the game.
MLB Winter Meetings Daily: McCutchen moves and Thor buzz
The MLB winter meetings are going strong in Las Vegas and rumors are swirling across baseball. Here is what we're hearing today.
Buster's Buzz: Mets eye another jackpot in J.T. Realmuto
So far, new GM Brodie Van Wagenen has shown a penchant for playing high-stakes poker. No surprise he's all-in on the best available catcher in Vegas.
White Sox get right-hander Nova from Pirates
The White Sox have acquired right-hander Ivan Nova from the Pirates.
Jayson Stark wins HOF's Spink Award for writing
Jayson Stark, a former writer for ESPN and The Philadelphia Inquirer who is currently with The Athletic, has won the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for baseball writing and will be honored during the Hall of Fame's induction weekend July 19-22.
MLB Winter Meetings Daily: What to make of Syndergaard, Realmuto buzz
The MLB winter meetings are going strong in Las Vegas and rumors are swirling across baseball. Here is what we're hearing today.
How Mookie Betts dominated in 2018
One magical at-bat showed how Mookie Betts -- No. 14 on ESPN the Magazine's list of the most dominant athletes of the year -- morphed into an MVP.