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Your guide to MLB's offseason chaos: The wild moves that happened -- and the even wilder ones that didn't

TEst 4 March 27, 2023 - 6:03am
Wait, Jacob deGrom is on the Rangers now? Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner signed where?! And what about Carlos Correa? Yeah, you're going to need to read up before Opening Day.

Rays optimistic SS Franco (quad) can play opener

TEst 4 March 26, 2023 - 6:16pm
Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco's MRI on his right quad yielded "favorable" results, Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday, and the club remains optimistic the star infielder will be able play Opening Day on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers.

Yankees top SS prospect Volpe makes roster

TEst 4 March 26, 2023 - 3:18pm
Top prospect Anthony Volpe, 21, will start at shortstop on Opening Day, becoming the youngest Yankees shortstop since Derek Jeter debuted at 20.

Braves' Wright to IL; rookies land rotation spots

TEst 4 March 26, 2023 - 11:51am
Braves right-hander Kyle Wright will start the season on the injured list, a move that will open starting-rotation spots for rookies Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd.

Mariners cut Calhoun, return Rule 5 pick Clarke

TEst 4 March 26, 2023 - 11:51am
The Mariners released outfielder Kole Calhoun and returned Rule 5 draft selection Chris Clarke to the Cubs on Sunday.

Tigers 3B Nevin, RHP Lorenzen to start on IL

TEst 4 March 26, 2023 - 9:49am
Tigers third baseman Tyler Nevin (oblique) and right-hander Michael Lorenzen (groin) will begin the season on the injured list.

Phils, Nola table contract talks until after season

TEst 4 March 26, 2023 - 6:10am
The Phillies and ace pitcher Aaron Nola have broken off talks on a contract extension, tabling the negotiations until after the season.

Rookie Walker makes Cards' opening-day roster

TEst 4 March 25, 2023 - 8:00pm
Jordan Walker, the 21st overall pick in the 2020 draft, will be on the St. Louis Cardinals' opening-day roster.

Yanks' Severino again has lat strain, likely to IL

TEst 4 March 25, 2023 - 10:22am
Yankees pitcher Luis Severino will miss at least his first start of the season and is likely headed to the IL with a lat strain, manager Aaron Boone said.

Back with Angels, Ohtani 'fine-tuning' for opener

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 5:52pm
It was back to business on Friday as Shohei Ohtani returned to Angels camp after his MVP performance in the World Baseball Classic.

MLB OKs PitchCom for pitchers in regular season

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 5:52pm
In addition to catchers, Major League Baseball expanded use of the PitchCom device to pitchers during the 2023 regular season.

Cardinals, RHP Mikolas reach two-year extension

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 11:50am
The Cardinals are giving starter Miles Mikolas a two-year extension, with sources telling ESPN that the right-hander will receive $40 million in the new deal.

Hoskins likely to miss season, to get 2nd opinion

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 10:18am
Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies plan on Rhys Hoskins missing the season and that Darick Hall would get the majority of time at first base.

Aces wild: 8 Cy Young winners start Opening Day

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 10:18am
Cy Young winners Max Scherzer, Sandy Alcantara, Jacob deGrom, Shane Bieber, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Corey Kluber and Zack Greinke are slated for Opening Day.

Can the Cubs fix Cody Bellinger? Inside the former MVP's change of scenery

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 7:18am
A move to Chicago means a chance for Bellinger to start over -- but bouncing back on a one-year prove-it deal is no sure thing.

Should you take the plunge with these risky players?

TEst 4 March 24, 2023 - 6:11am
Are ESPN's new standard rules for fantasy baseball make it worth taking a chance on risky players.

Bauer 'excited' to join Yokohama, eyes title run

TEst 4 March 23, 2023 - 11:05pm
Trevor Bauer said he hoped to make his debut with Yokohama's BayStars by mid-April -- about two weeks after the Japanese season begins -- and said his goal is to help the BayStars win their first title in 25 years.

Phillies 1B Hoskins tears ACL in spring game

TEst 4 March 23, 2023 - 5:53pm
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, the team announced.

Yankees worth over $7B as MLB team values rise

TEst 4 March 23, 2023 - 1:20pm
MLB franchise values are on the rise -- with the Yankees being valued by Forbes at $7.1 billion -- despite turmoil caused by the recent bankruptcy filing of Diamond Sports and the continued disintegration of the regional sports network model.

Phillies 1B Hoskins carted off with knee injury

TEst 4 March 23, 2023 - 1:20pm
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field Thursday because of a noncontact injury to his left knee.

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