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Sources: Arenado, Rockies settle on $26M deal
Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $26 million deal for 2019, sources with knowledge of the agreement told ESPN. It is the largest one-year salary for an arbitration-eligible player.
Astros acquire left-hander Miley to boost rotation
Wade Miley has reached a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Houston Astros that includes $500,000 in performance bonuses, the team confirmed on Thursday.
Rangers' new stadium will have synthetic turf
The Texas Rangers will use specially designed synthetic playing surface rather than grass in their new retractable-roof stadium that opens in 2020.
Why Harper (or Machado) to the Padres isn't as crazy as you think
San Diego has plenty of salary flexibility to land a big fish and a slew of hot prospects on the way. But do they want to go for it?
Sources: Padres schedule meeting with Harper
Star outfielder Bryce Harper, who hit 34 home runs and had a career-best 100 RBIs last season, will meet with the Padres on Thursday, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Buster's Buzz: As MLB's youth movement heats up, Twins' core has gone cold
Minnesota has added some complementary pieces this offseason. But the Twins just don't know what they're going to get from a trio of once-promising prospects.
2019 MLB Spring Training
Spring training is almost here. Check out reporting dates for teams in Florida and Arizona, including the defending champion Red Sox.
Ranking the worst current contracts on all 30 teams
From washed-up stars to guys who've never lived up to their paychecks and one slugger who is out of baseball, we examine MLB's biggest money mistakes.
Reynolds rejoining Rockies on minor league deal
After spending last season with the Nationals, Mark Reynolds has agreed to a minor league contract with the Rockies, with whom he played in 2016 and 2017.
Puig hits town, warms up to new home with Reds
New Reds OF Yasiel Puig left L.A. and explored his new town Wednesday, doing just about every Cincinnati thing a visitor could do on a below-freezing day.
McKeon, 88, to be Nationals senior adviser
The Nationals have hired Jack McKeon, the 88-year-old two-time NL Manager of the Year, as a senior adviser.
Sources: D-backs, RP Holland reach 1-year deal
Greg Holland, who had 3 saves and a 4.66 ERA in 56 appearances for St. Louis and Washington last season, has reached a one-year deal with Arizona, sources told ESPN.
Buster's Buzz: Boston's bullpen is falling behind
The Red Sox need to find relief solutions to have a shot at becoming the first team in two decades to win back-to-back titles. Here are a few in-house options.
Keith Law's top prospects: Nos. 50-1 -- Stars in the making
Baseball is loaded with young talent. Who are the next breakout stars, following the likes of Ronald Acuña and Juan Soto? Here's the best of the best.
Index of Keith Law's 2019 top prospect rankings
Young players are making an immediate impact across the majors. Here are all the links you need to keep up with this year's crop of future stars.
Sources: McKeon, 88, to be Nats senior adviser
The Nationals have hired Jack McKeon, the 88-year-old two-time NL Manager of the Year, as a senior adviser, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Ex-Phillies All-Star Rollins returns as adviser
Jimmy Rollins is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies as a special adviser.
Marlins, vet Walker agree to one-year contract
Miami announced Tuesday it is adding Neil Walker, who will give the team some infield flexibility and another good bat in the lineup in 2019.
Diamondbacks sign manager Lovullo to extension
Torey Lovullo, the 2017 NL manager of the year with the Diamondbacks, signed an extension with the team on Tuesday. Overall, he is 175-149 with Arizona.
Reliever Kelley signs 1-year deal with Rangers
Free-agent reliever Shawn Kelley signed a one-year deal with the Rangers that includes a club option for 2020, the team announced.