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Brewers tout Wronski as MLB's only female COO
The Brewers have promoted Marti Wronski to chief operating officer, saying she is the only woman to currently hold the COO title for a major league franchise.
MLB resumes HGH blood tests; no '22 positives
In the first acknowledgment that MLB and the players' association resumed blood testing for human growth hormone, the organizations said none of the 1,027 samples taken during the 2022 season tested positive.
Fantasy baseball: Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free-agent signings
Keep up to date on MLB free agency and trading season with analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell on all the fantasy-relevant moves with an eye toward the 2023 fantasy baseball season.
An ace to the NL East? Two star catchers on the move? Eight trades we want to see at the winter meetings
Slow start to the offseason? No problem -- here are the deals we would make for the Yankees, Mariners and more next week in California.
Playing by Aaron Judge's rules? For once, a player has real power over the Yankees
As the face of the franchise, the free agent could force owner Hal Steinbrenner to channel his father -- and bring the slugger back at any cost.
Rays moving camp site due to hurricane damage
The Rays said they intend to explore several options before making a decision on where to hold spring training and play Grapefruit League games when camp opens.
Sources: Eflin lands largest FA deal ever for Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays and Zach Eflin reached a three-year agreement worth $40 million, sources told ESPN, the largest free agent contract in team history.
Kurkjian: Remembering Gaylord Perry, a legendary MLB character
Perry is often best remembered for throwing a spitball, which to some, made him an overrated pitcher. More likely, more accurately, he was underrated.
Sources: Tigers agree to deal with LHP Boyd
Left-hander Matt Boyd and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a contract, pending physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Hall of Famer Perry, spitball master, dies at 84
Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball, died Thursday. He was 84.
'It's a never-ending process': How Trea Turner evolved into a potential $300 million free agent
For all the talk about Aaron Judge, Turner is right there as this winter's top free agent. Here's why.
Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in probe
Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation.
MLBPA's Clark: Push for our players 'never stops'
Tony Clark, who will lead the Major League Baseball Players Association through 2027, said he is "humbled to be in a position to advocate for the guys."
Mariners sign reliever Gott to 1-year contract
Reliever Trevor Gott, who held opponents to a .204 batting average in 45 2/3 innings for Milwaukee last season, has signed with the Mariners.
Blue Jays bringing in Mattingly as bench coach
Don Mattingly is joining the Blue Jays as bench coach to manager John Schneider.
Why a winter meetings frenzy could be brewing -- and who could sign in San Diego
Without a lockout looming, this MLB offseason has gotten off to a slow start -- but there are signs things could start to change as the winter meetings finally return.
Hot stove survey: Where will deGrom and Judge sign? Who will get traded?
We asked baseball insiders to predict where stars will land and which teams will spend big this winter.
MLBPA executive director Clark gets extension
The Major League Baseball Players Association has voted to extend the contract of executive director Tony Clark through 2027.
1B Abreu, a 'first-rate guy,' officially joins Astros
Saying that 'the Astros have created a great culture,' former White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu officially joined Houston on Tuesday one day after agreeing to a free agent contract.
Sources: Nats, Candelario agree to 1-year deal
Jeimer Candelario, who had a .217 batting average last season after leading the majors in doubles in 2021, has reached a deal with the Nationals, sources said.