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White Sox agree to deals with 7 international FAs

TEst 4 January 16, 2023 - 3:18pm
The White Sox agreed to contracts with seven international free agents on Monday, including pitching prospect Luis Reyes and infielder Juan Uribe Jr.

Padres give 16-year-old catching prospect $5.6M

TEst 4 January 15, 2023 - 2:43pm
Catcher Ethan Salas, 16, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, and the consensus top overall prospect in this year's international signing period class, received a $5.6 million bonus with the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Jays bullpen coach Buschmann stepping down

TEst 4 January 15, 2023 - 11:42am
Blue Jays bullpen coach Matt Buschmann has opted to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities.

Sources: Cubs, 1B Mancini agree on 2-year deal

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 8:32pm
Free agent first baseman Trey Mancini, who finished last season with the Houston Astros, is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a two-year deal, which includes an opt-out clause, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Saturday night.

Alonso: Mets on the brink of something special

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 7:08pm
Pete Alonso says the Mets could be on the brink of something special and that the club doesn't "just want to win just one -- we want to win multiple championships."

Cubs to honor Sandberg, who sees issue for Sosa

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 2:38pm
The Chicago Cubs will honor Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg with a statue in 2024, but the team remains torn over what to do about fan favorite Sammy Sosa.

Cardinals president high on bench coach McEwing

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 11:21am
St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak considers his team "fortunate" to have landed Joe McEwing as bench coach after the surprise resignation of Matt Holliday.

Reports: Twins, Paddack agree on 3-year contract

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 11:04pm
The Minnesota Twins and right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack have agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract, according to multiple reports Friday night.

Bauer becomes free agent after clearing waivers

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 2:03pm
No MLB teams put in a waiver claim for Trevor Bauer after the pitcher was released by the Dodgers, meaning that he'll be a free agent.

Soto ($23M) leads MLB stars avoiding arbitration

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 11:35am
Juan Soto and the Padres reached a one-year, $23 million deal on a day when hundreds of MLB players avoided arbitration by settling on 2023 salaries.

Sources: Ex-MVP McCutchen returning to Pirates

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 7:41am
Andrew McCutchen, who was named the 2013 NL MVP when he was playing in Pittsburgh, has agreed to a contract with the Pirates for the upcoming season, sources have confirmed.

Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 points leagues

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:49am
Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's official rankings for ESPN points leagues for the 2023 fantasy baseball season.

Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:49am
Here are Eric Karabell's rankings for ESPN head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues for the 2023 fantasy baseball season.

The Playbook, Inning 2: How to pick the right fantasy baseball format

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:43am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 2 goes over the benefits and drawbacks of the different league formats, including roto, H2H categories, points and "only" leagues.

The Playbook, Inning 1: How to play fantasy baseball

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:43am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's nine-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part I: How to set up your league, covers everything from the various draft options and scoring systems to keeper settings.

Who will get traded? Which team will make a big move? What to watch the rest of this MLB offseason

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 3:58am
Free agency has mostly played out with a month left until spring training starts -- so here are the storylines that will rule the rest of the winter.

Sources: All AAA parks to have robot umps in '23

TEst 4 January 12, 2023 - 5:02pm
The Automatic Balls and Strikes system will be used in all 30 Class AAA parks in 2023, sources told ESPN.

Guardians announce plans for park remodel

TEst 4 January 12, 2023 - 5:01pm
The Cleveland Guardians announced a remodel of the upper deck, clubhouses and other areas of Progressive Field.

Hinske joins Mets as assistant hitting coach

TEst 4 January 12, 2023 - 1:00pm
Eric Hinske is joining the New York Mets as assistant hitting coach in manager Buck Showalter's staff, Eric Chavez is switching to bench coach and Dom Chiti is becoming bullpen coach.

Dodgers release Bauer, set to pay him over $21M

TEst 4 January 12, 2023 - 11:41am
The Dodgers couldn't find a trade partner for Trevor Bauer by Thursday's deadline, prompting the starting pitcher to be placed on the release waivers that ultimately make him a free agent.

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