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Babe Ruth rookie card sells for near-record $7.2M
A 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card sold for $7.2 million, including the buyer's premium, just after midnight Monday, the third-highest sum ever paid for a sports card and the most expensive Ruth item of all time.
Mariners trading OF Kelenic, others to Braves
The Mariners are sending outfielder Jarred Kelenic, left-hander Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White and cash considerations to the Braves in exchange for right-handers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar.
Manager Jim Leyland selected to Hall of Fame
Jim Leyland, the longtime manager who guided the Florida Marlins to the 1997 World Series title, was selected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Sources: Brewers, teen Chourio reach $82M deal
The Brewers reached an eight-year, $82 million deal with 19-year-old Jackson Chourio that includes options that could increase it to $142.5 million, sources told ESPN.
Source: Reliever Kelly close to deal with Dodgers
Hard-throwing reliever Joe Kelly is closing in on an agreement to return to the Dodgers, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Snyder, longtime scout and Braves HOFer, dies
Paul Snyder, the behind-the-scenes architect of the Braves' rise to prominence in the 1990s, died Thursday at the age of 88.
Report: Marlins closing on Kapler as assistant GM
Gabe Kapler, who was fired by the Giants with three days left in the 2023 regular season, is finalizing an agreement to become an assistant general manager with the Marlins, according to the Miami Herald.
Pirates sign catcher Sánchez to 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Ali Sánchez to a 1-year deal on Friday, giving them another player to throw in the mix behind the plate with Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis.
Yankees claim Guardians' Gonzalez off waivers
Oscar Gonzalez, whose walk-off single beat the Yankees in Game 3 of the 2022 AL Division Series, was claimed by New York off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
Mets add Heineman, Hummel in waiver claims
The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Mariners.
MLB: 1 positive in '23 from nearly 12K drug tests
There was just one positive test resulting in discipline from among a record 11,783 samples collected by MLB and the players' association over the past year.
MLB winter meetings updates: Rumors and predictions
From predicting who will sign where -- and when -- to the latest buzz from Nashville, here's everything you need.
RHP Maeda says 'gut feeling' led to him to Tigers
New Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda spoke with local media on Thursday. "I want to bring a championship ring to Detroit," he said.
Ohtani voted MLB's top DH for 3rd straight year
Shohei Ohtani was voted Major League Baseball's best designated hitter on Thursday, joining David Ortiz as the only players to win the award three years in a row.
Don't mess with it: Texas retains coaching staff
The World Series champion Texas Rangers will bring back their entire on-field coaching staff for manager Bruce Bochy next season.
Sources: Reds, RHP Martinez agree to $26M deal
RHP Nick Martinez and the Reds are in agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first year, sources told ESPN.
Royals agree to deal with utilityman Hampson
Speedy utilityman Garrett Hampson and the Kansas City Royals agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday.
Sources: Severino to crosstown Mets for $13M
Luis Severino, who has spent his eight-year career with the Yankees, has reached a $13 million deal with the Mets, where he'll join a rotation in significant need of help.
Bautista (AL), Williams (NL) named top relievers
Baltimore's Félix Bautista was a unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Milwaukee's Devin Williams won the Trevor Hoffman National League honor.
Dawson asks HOF to change plaque cap to Cubs
Andre Dawson says he sent a letter to Baseball Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark asking to change the cap on his plaque from the Expos to the Cubs.