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Sources: Encarnacion, White Sox agree to deal
The White Sox and Edwin Encarnacion are in agreement on a one-year deal for $12 million with a club option for 2021 at $12 million, according to sources.
Source: Mets, Betances agree on 1-year deal
The Mets and reliever Dellin Betances have reached a one-year deal, sources confirmed to ESPN, and that deal is worth $10.5 million with potential for Betances to earn $13 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Calhoun, D-backs agree to 2-year deal
Kole Calhoun and the Diamondbacks are in agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal with a third-year team option for $9 million, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Mickey Mantle cried after strikeouts and 8 other surprising things Sam Miller learned this year
From the Mick's tears to a toothpick-swallowing pitcher to the most deadly ballpark ever, baseball is both amazing and absurd.
Righty reliever Johnson goes from Japan to S.D.
The San Diego Padres have added a reliever who excelled in Japan, signing right-hander Pierce Johnson to a two-year contract.
Blue Jays might come to regret signing Ryu, but baseball is better for it
Toronto handed $80 million to a lefty with a long injury history. But he makes the Blue Jays better, more competitive, more interesting.
Rich Hill, wife arrested after incident at Pats game
Free-agent pitcher Rich Hill and his wife were arrested Saturday after an altercation with police at Gillette Stadium.
Cervelli reaches deal with Marlins, source says
The Marlins and catcher Francisco Cervelli have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Source: Indians reach deal with 2B Hernandez
Second baseman Cesar Hernandez and the Indians have agreed to a one-year, $6.25 million contract, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: RHP Johnson goes from Japan to S.D.
Right-hander Pierce Johnson has signed a two-year deal with the Padres after having success in Japan, sources told ESPN.
Way-too-early 2020 MLB starting rotation rankings
With numerous moves involving big-name starters already this offseason, we rank all 30 rotations as things stand right now.
Missed on Strasburg, Cole, MadBum and Ryu? Here are five low-cost alternatives
Many of the best free-agent rotation options are off the board, but there are still some left that are worth a shot.
Sources: Blue Jays, LHP Ryu agree to $80M deal
Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a 4-year, $80 million deal with Toronto, sources told ESPN. He was 14-5 with an NL-best 2.32 ERA last season with the Dodgers.
Sources: Blue Jays, Ryu agree to $80M deal
Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a 4-year, $80 million deal with Toronto, sources told ESPN. He was 14-5 with an NL-best 2.32 ERA last season with the Dodgers.
Olney: Rays' Charlie Morton bound to be a trade target
Teams hunting for starting pitchers won't find many good options left among free agents. The Rays veteran could be in high demand.
Source: Shaw, Blue Jays have 1-year, $4M deal
Infielder Travis Shaw has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Are the White Sox MLB contenders with their reinforced rotation?
Adding Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzalez changes things up for a Chicago team that could be in the playoff picture.
Dodgers pitcher Hill wins Tony Conigliaro Award
Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill has won the Tony Conigliaro Award after working his way back three times from an arm injury and two knee injuries to finish the season.
Sources: ChiSox get Keuchel at 3 years, $55.5M
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a three-year, $55.5 million deal that includes a vesting fourth-year option worth $18.5 million.
Report: Umps back test plans for auto strike zone
Umpires agreed to cooperate with MLB in the development and testing of an automated ball-strike system, paving the way for computer plate umps to be called up to the majors at some point during the next five seasons.
