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The New York Mets have been hit with a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a disappointing season that saw them finish in fourth place in the NL East.

Ryan Minor, the Baltimore Orioles infielder who became part of baseball history when he replaced Cal Ripken at the end of his record-setting consecutive games streak in 1998, has died. He was 49.

Despite Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to join the Dodgers in a high-profile move worth a total investment of $375 million, Mets owner Steve Cohen said he would not change a thing about how the team pursued the prized free agent pitcher.

Win or lose, the new super-charged Dodgers will be interesting -- and that's a good thing for baseball.

Star Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has agreed to join the Dodgers on a 12-year, $325 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was given the red carpet treatment with a custom Rams jersey on Thursday night.

Alex Verdugo said he's ready for a 'fresh start' with the New York Yankees, which includes shaving off his beard.

The Yankees are hopeful they can land prized free-agent pitcher manager Yoshinobu Yamamoto, going so far as to present him wtih a No. 18 jersey during his visit, the number prized by many Japanese pitchers.

Major League Baseball's competition committee approved several rule changes for the 2024 season, including subtracting two seconds from the pitch timer with men on base -- from 20 to 18 seconds -- while also widening the runner's lane to first.

The uncertain future of baseball's TV deals has widened the gap between the haves and have-nots.

Shohei Ohtani's performance for both the Angels and for Japan in the World Baseball Classic earned him The Associated Press' Male Athlete of the Year honor for the second time in three years.

Tigers GM Scott Harris said he's "very supportive" of right-hander Jack Flaherty "betting on himself" with his one-year, $14 million deal to join the team.

Athletics left-hander Sean Newcomb had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is projected to be ready to pitch by the start of spring training.

Andrew McCutchen's decision to stay in Pittsburgh was not about pity. Or nostalgia. Or to enjoy a Farewell Tour or to chase of a specific milestone or reach a specific date.

The Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Brewers for minor league pitcher Coleman Crow.

The Yankees claimed 25-year-old shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers from the Nationals on Tuesday.

Andrew McCutchen, who is one home run shy of 300 for his career, will return to the Pirates on a one-year, $5 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Cubs and the Blue Jays could be Cody Bellinger's top suitors, but don't expect Scott Boras' client to settle any time soon.

Free agent catcher Tom Murphy and the Giants have agreed on an $8 million, two-year contract, sources confirmed.

The Pirates added another veteran left-hander, agreeing with Martín Perez on an $8 million, one-year deal.