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Yanks' logic for Soto deal: 'Future is always now'
The Yankees, armed with the belief that "the future is always now," continued their efforts to "make this the mecca of baseball" by trading for Juan Soto.
Shohei Ohtani dominoes: Predicting the moves that will follow once the No. 1 free agent signs
Once Ohtani picks a destination, here's how the rest of his free agency suitors could pivot.
Reports: Nats, 3B Senzel agree to 1-year deal
Third baseman Nick Senzel and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, according to multiple reports.
Sources: Candelario, Reds agree to 3-year deal
Infielder Jeimer Candelario and the Reds agreed Thursday on a three-year, $45 million contract that includes a club option for $15 million in 2027, sources said.
Yankees get Soto in 7-player deal with Padres
The Yankees acquired Padres slugger Juan Soto in a seven-player trade, adding him to a potent outfield mix that includes Alex Verdugo and Aaron Judge.
Sources: D-backs land E-Rod for 4 years, $80M
Left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks are in agreement on a four-year contract for around $20 million a year, sources told ESPN.
Mets owner Cohen met with Yamamoto in Japan
Mets owner Steve Cohen traveled to Japan to meet with coveted Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family before the winter meetings.
Yankees lose three minor leaguers in Rule 5 draft
The Yankees lost three minor league pitchers Wednesday in the major league phase of the Rule 5 draft.
Retired catcher Molina joins Cardinals front office
Yadier Molina will remain with the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to John Mozeliak, their president of baseball operations, after the longtime catcher wrapped up his 19-year big league career in 2022.
Phils' Harper eyes extension after deal is up
Bryce Harper would like to get a new deal from the Phillies once the remaining eight years of his current deal are done.
Boone: Yanks had sights on Verdugo, liked 'edge'
Acquired in a rare trade between the Yankees and Red Sox, Alex Verdugo can figure on being a starting corner outfielder for New York.
Red Sox announcer Castiglione wins Frick Award
Joe Castiglione, a Boston Red Sox radio announcer for 41 years, won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting Wednesday.
Sources: Orioles on verge of signing Kimbrel
The Orioles are on the verge of signing veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.
Reports: Astros, Caratini agree on 2 years, $12M
The Houston Astros and catcher Victor Caratini agreed Tuesday to a $12 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports.
Source: Angels add reliever Garcia on 1-year deal
The Angels and right-handed reliever Luis Garcia agreed on a one-year, $4.25 million contract on Tuesday night, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Red Sox ship Verdugo to Yankees in rare trade
The Yankees acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Red Sox in exchange for Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice. It's only the seventh trade between the rivals in the last half-century.
Padres' Shildt will meet Soto in Miami on Dec. 17
New San Diego manager Mike Shildt has texted with outfielder Juan Soto and plans to meet with the Padres superstar later this month.
Braves deal new LHP addition Gonzales to Pirates
The Pirates acquired left-handed starter Marco Gonzales in a trade with the Braves on Tuesday, bolstering their rotation with the 31-year-old veteran less than 48 hours after Atlanta acquired him.
Why Shohei Ohtani is doing himself -- and his sport -- a disservice
Ohtani's free agency could have ben fun -- a celebration of baseball. Instead, there is silence and threats. This is a loss for Ohtani -- and for baseball.
Guardians win MLB draft lottery despite 2% odds
The Guardians won the MLB draft lottery Tuesday and will pick first for the first time in franchise history.