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Minor league pitcher Vargas gets 2nd drug ban

TEst 4 February 10, 2023 - 1:32pm
Free agent minor league pitcher Sonny Vargas was suspended for 110 games on Friday following a positive test for Boldenone, his second positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.

Ranking the top MLB prospects for all 15 American League teams

TEst 4 February 10, 2023 - 4:51am
How bright is your favorite teams future? Kiley McDaniel breaks down every AL system.

Trout, Ohtani headline star-laden WBC rosters

TEst 4 February 9, 2023 - 5:31pm
Angels teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani headline a star-laden group of players who will compete in the World Baseball Classic.

MLB preparing to take over local broadcasts

TEst 4 February 9, 2023 - 5:18pm
Major League Baseball is getting set to take over telecasts if the Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary operating regional networks does not broadcast, at a cost of about $1 billion, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday after an owners' meeting.

MLB to allow pitchers to call own signals in spring

TEst 4 February 9, 2023 - 5:08pm
In yet another nod to technology, Major League Baseball will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what's coming next.

Astros' Tucker loses in arbitration, to make $5M

TEst 4 February 9, 2023 - 5:03pm
The Astros beat Kyle Tucker in arbitration on Thursday, and the All-Star outfielder will make $5 million this season.

Sources: Padres' Darvish gets 6-year, $108M deal

TEst 4 February 9, 2023 - 10:15am
Yu Darvish and the Padres are in agreement on a six-year, $108 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Inside The Lab: How an empty storefront became a Harlem hot spot for MLB pitchers

TEst 4 February 9, 2023 - 3:52am
Mets reliever Adam Ottavino has turned his private workout facility into a baseball community, from rec leaguers to the pros.

Angels owner Moreno: 'I'd like to keep Ohtani'

TEst 4 February 8, 2023 - 5:47pm
Angels owner Arte Moreno, speaking from the MLB owners meetings Wednesday, told the New York Post that he'd "like to keep" Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star heads into his final season under contract.

Guardians get Reds' Boyd for Benson in OF swap

TEst 4 February 8, 2023 - 4:57pm
The Guardians traded Will Benson to the Reds on Wednesday for Justin Boyd and a player to be named.

Cards acquire LHP Misiewicz from Royals for cash

TEst 4 February 8, 2023 - 11:44am
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from their cross-state rival Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Wednesday.

How bright is your team's future? Ranking the top MLB prospects for all 15 NL teams

TEst 4 February 8, 2023 - 5:21am
Is your club's minor league system stacked with future stars? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

Reports: Blue Jays, Bichette agree to 3-year deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2023 - 9:50pm
Shortstop Bo Bichette, 24, who hit .290 last season with 24 home runs and 93 RBIs, avoided arbitration on Tuesday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports.

WBC won't experiment with MLB's new pitch clock

TEst 4 February 7, 2023 - 4:08pm
Major League Baseball's new pitch clock, limits on shifts and larger bases will not be used during the World Baseball Classic, and some St. Louis Cardinals set to play for Team USA, like Paul Goldschmidt, believe that's the right move.

Guardians hire team's first female on-field coach

TEst 4 February 7, 2023 - 10:16am
Amanda Kamekona will serve as a minor league hitting instructor for the Guardians, working with developmental players at their complex in Arizona.

MLB spring training 2023: Schedule, highlights, updates and more

TEst 4 February 7, 2023 - 8:41am
Explore everything you need to know for spring training, including how to watch games on ESPN.

Which New York staff is No. 1? Way-too-early 2023 MLB starting rotation rankings

TEst 4 February 7, 2023 - 3:57am
The Yanks' and Mets' rotations take two of the top three spots on our pre-spring training list. Where did they land -- and did another team sneak past one of 'em?

Berti, Marlins avoid arbitration with $2.125M deal

TEst 4 February 6, 2023 - 8:10pm
Jon Berti reached a deal on Monday with the Marlins for $2,125,000 that avoided an arbitration hearing.

Orioles CEO, brother to dismiss legal dispute

TEst 4 February 6, 2023 - 5:24pm
Baltimore Orioles CEO John Angelos and his brother Lou have agreed to end their fight over a lawsuit in which Lou accused John of seizing control of the team in defiance of their father Peter's wishes.

Kinsler back with Rangers as special asst. to GM

TEst 4 February 6, 2023 - 12:31pm
Former Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has returned to the team as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young.

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