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O's Gausman to wear No. 34 to honor Halladay

TEst 4 December 7, 2017 - 1:23pm
Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman tweeted Thursday that he will wear No. 34 starting next season to honor Roy Halladay, who died in a plane crash in November.

From castoff to 'King Kong': How J.D. Martinez became one of MLB's most sought-after sluggers

TEst 4 December 7, 2017 - 11:20am
After being dumped by the Astros, he remade his swing and is now set to make nine figures on this winter's free-agent market.

The challenge for Ohtani's new team: What comes next

TEst 4 December 7, 2017 - 11:06am
After weeks of wooing, persuading Shohei Ohtani to sign might be the easy part, because his new team must figure out how to sustain his success as a two-way star in Japan.

Cubs, righty Chatwood reach 3-year, $38M deal

TEst 4 December 7, 2017 - 10:38am
Right-hander Tyler Chatwood agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday.

What the Cubs need to get done at the winter meetings

TEst 4 December 7, 2017 - 4:37am
With or without Shohei Ohtani in the mix, Chicago has work to do. We created a checklist of priorities the team needs to accomplish in Orlando.

Blue Jays RHP Sanchez set to resume throwing

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 7:20pm
Injuries limited Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez to eight starts in 2017, and his season ended on July 19. The Blue Jays said Wednesday that he will resume throwing this week.

Mariners, Angels add cash for pursuit of Ohtani

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 6:41pm
In separate deals, the Mariners and Angels each sent a prospect to the Twins in return for $1 million in international bonus allocations. The two teams are among seven teams still being considered by Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.

Palmeiro, 53, working on returning to majors

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 2:32pm
At 53 years old, retired player Rafael Palmeiro is working on a comeback to major league baseball and says, "there's no doubt" in his mind he can make it back.

Proposed site for A's ballpark falls through

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 1:29pm
The Athletics' proposed site for a new ballpark, near an Oakland community college, has fallen through. The A's said in a statement that they were "shocked" by the decision not to move forward.

Boone: Trusting the process will bring success

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 1:01pm
While new Yankees manager Aaron Boone knows wins and losses will judge his tenure, he said the key isn't in chasing wins and losses, but in developing his roster to get the best out of his players.

Which contenders are most desperate for hitting help at the winter meetings?

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 11:43am
For these five teams that will be paying the price for extra punch through trades or free agency, S.O.S. might as well stand for Send Over Sluggers.

Sources: Keuchel pitched with foot injury

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 9:47am
Astros starter Dallas Keuchel, who was seen in a walking boot Saturday, pitched the end of last season with a foot injury, sources told ESPN.

Indians, Twins to extend netting at ballparks

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 8:13am
The Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins are the latest Major League Baseball teams to announce plans to expand safety netting at their ballparks for the 2018 season.

For Derek Jeter, facing fallout from the Giancarlo Stanton deal, it's a whole new ballgame

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 7:24am
The Captain delivered five championship banners in the Bronx, but by trading the Marlins' biggest superstar -- to the Yankees, of all teams -- Miami's new COO will be raising a different flag in South Beach in 2018: a white one.

Five trades we'd love to see at the winter meetings

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 6:59am
A star slugger to the Cardinals? A coveted young ace to the Dodgers? With baseball's winter meetings just days away, we offer a handful of deals that make sense for all sides.

Winter meetings predictions: What's going to go down in Orlando

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 6:55am
Which major free agents are most likely to sign first? Which team's GM will be the most active, and what will be the most surprising move? Our experts dig in to what could happen as teams start wheeling and dealing.

No Babe Ruth of Japan? How about the King Kong of Slug? Breaking down Boston's winter wish list

TEst 4 December 6, 2017 - 4:26am
The Red Sox are looking for a bat that can change the game with just one swing. Who will Dealin' Dave Dombrowski bring to Fenway?

Reports: Cubs, M's, Rangers meet with Ohtani

TEst 4 December 5, 2017 - 5:49pm
Shohei Ohtani, the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander with a 100 mph fastball and devastating left-handed swing, met with the Mariners and Cubs on Tuesday and was meeting with the Rangers on Tuesday evening, according to multiple reports.

Jeter says 'no decisions' made yet on Stanton

TEst 4 December 5, 2017 - 5:03pm
New Marlins CEO Derek Jeter said the team is "still gathering information" on potential deals for Giancarlo Stanton, adding that "anything up to this point has been speculation."

Tigers agree with OF Martin on 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 5, 2017 - 4:52pm
Leonys Martin, who hit .172 last season with the Mariners and the Cubs, agreed with the Tigers on a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

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