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'The right call': Pitch clock sped up World Series

TEst 4 November 7, 2023 - 1:33pm
Nine-inning games in the World Series averaged 3 hours, 1 minute, the fastest since 1996, according to Elias Sports Bureau data, showing an immediate payoff on Major League Baseball's installation of a pitch clock this season.

Steinbrenner consulted players on Boone's return

TEst 4 November 7, 2023 - 11:11am
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner consulted former and current players along with staff before making his decision to retain Aaron Boone as the team's manager for next season.

A's pick up contract option on manager Kotsay

TEst 4 November 7, 2023 - 11:11am
The Oakland Athletics believe in Mark Kotsay's leadership through all of the challenges and changes, picking up the manager's contract option for the 2025 season.

Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free-agent signings

TEst 4 November 7, 2023 - 7:30am
Track MLB free agency and trades with analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.

Counsell exit stuns Crew: 'You messing with me?'

TEst 4 November 7, 2023 - 7:27am
Brewers owner Mark Attanasio admitted he was as shocked as anyone by Craig Counsell joining the Cubs.

GM Elias of 101-win O's voted executive of year

TEst 4 November 7, 2023 - 7:27am
After the Orioles finished with the American League's best record for the first time since 1997, GM Mike Elias was voted MLB's executive of the year Tuesday.

Champions Seager, Semien finalists for AL's MVP

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 5:08pm
Two of the World Series champion Texas Rangers -- shortstop Corey Seager and second baseman Marcus Semien -- are finalists for the American League Most Valuable Player award alongside Shohei Ohtani, the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced.

Sources: Ohtani among 7 to get qualifying offer

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 5:08pm
Seven of Major League Baseball's most highly sought-after free agents were extended qualifying offers ahead of Monday's deadline.

D-backs extend Lovullo after WS run, per reports

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 5:08pm
The Diamondbacks have extended manager Torey Lovullo's contract through the 2026 season following the team's surprising run to the World Series, according to multiple reports.

Braves pick up Morton option, decline Rosario's

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 5:08pm
The Braves exercised a $20 million option for pitcher Charlie Morton on Monday, but they declined a $9 million option for outfielder Eddie Rosario.

MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with all the moves as the offseason begins

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 2:03pm
Where will Shohei Ohtani go? We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up.

German a FA after refusing Yankees' assignment

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 1:02pm
Veteran starter Domingo German became a free agent Monday when he refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the Yankees, five months after he pitched baseball's 24th perfect game and three months after he entered alcohol abuse treatment.

Dodgers exercise 2024 club option on Treinen

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 1:02pm
Reliever Blake Treinen's 2024 club option was exercised Monday by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sources: Counsell bolts Brewers to manage Cubs

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 11:36am
Craig Counsell is leaving the Brewers to become the manager for the Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sources: Mets hiring Yanks' Mendoza as manager

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 10:43am
The New York Mets are hiring Carlos Mendoza as their new manager, sources told ESPN. Mendoza has spent the last 15 years with the Yankees in multiple roles.

Guardians name ex-All-Star Vogt new manager

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 10:43am
The Guardians have hired former All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt as their new manager to replace the retired Terry Francona.

Bellinger to Yankees? Ohtani to Dodgers? Best fits for the top 7 free agents

TEst 4 November 6, 2023 - 4:40am
Starting at 5 p.m. ET, free agents can sign anywhere! Here are some pairings we'd love to see this winter.

Jays' Chapman, Kiermaier win 4th Gold Gloves

TEst 4 November 5, 2023 - 6:07pm
Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves, Rawlings announced Sunday.

Japanese ace Yamamoto's transfer to MLB OK'd

TEst 4 November 5, 2023 - 6:07pm
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be allowed to move to a Major League Baseball team under the player posting system, the Orix Buffaloes said Sunday.

Sources: Marlins hire Rays' Bendix to run team

TEst 4 November 5, 2023 - 4:22pm
The Marlins hired Rays front office executive Peter Bendix to run their baseball operations department, sources told ESPN.

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