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Braves' Fried loses in arbitration; to earn $13.5M
Pitcher Max Fried lost to the Braves in salary arbitration on Saturday, and will make $13.5 million in the upcoming season instead of his $15 million request.
Former Twins scouting director Radcliff dies at 66
Mike Radcliff, who was scouting director for 14 of his 35 years evaluating prospects for the Minnesota Twins, died Friday after a nearly four-year bout with pancreatic cancer.
Arbitration for Braves, Cy Young runner-up Fried
Pitcher Max Fried went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves for the second straight year, asking for $15 million instead of the team's $13.5 million offer. Fried was second to Miami's Sandy Alcantara in Cy Young Award voting.
Report: MLB forms group as regional TV in peril
Major League Baseball has formed a new economic study committee that will gather next week at the owners meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, to discuss the possible bankruptcy of the company that owns local broadcasting rights to 14 teams.
The Playbook, Inning 7: Fantasy baseball managers must adjust to real-life trends
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 7 dives into topics like the universal DH, closers by committee and declining stolen bases.
Royals, Greinke finalize $8.5M deal for '23 season
The Kansas City Royals have finalized a one-year, $8.5 million deal with veteran pitcher Zack Greinke for the 2023 season.
Marlins 0-2 in arbitration; Luzardo gets $2.45M
Pitcher Jesús Luzardo joined infielder Luis Arraez in winning his arbitration case vs. the Marlins as he was awarded $2.45 million for the '23 season.
Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 MLB farm systems for 2023
How bright is your favorite team's future? Here's how every organization in baseball compares.
Rockies' Cole Tucker gets engaged to Vanessa Hudgens
Tucker, who signed with the Colorado Rockies this offseason, reportedly popped the question to the "High School Musical" actress -- and she said yes.
Marlins' Arraez wins arbitration case, gets $6.1M
Miami's Luis Arraez, who had an AL-leading .316 batting average for the Twins in 2022, won his arbitration case and will get a raise from $2.2 million to $6.1 million.
Who will win ROY? The next Michael Harris II? Bold 2023 predictions for MLB's top prospects
How will the best young players on Kiley McDaniel's top 100 list perform this year? Our experts weigh in.
Dodgers CEO: Decision to cut Bauer 'unanimous'
The Dodgers' principal decision-makers were guarded in discussing their release of Trevor Bauer, but said the team "made the right decision."
O's nix Camden Yards extension, tout wider deal
The Orioles are not planning to exercise their five-year extension at Camden Yards, according to multiple reports, but say a new partnership with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore would revitalize the Camden Yards sports complex.
Sources: M's, utilityman Moore reach 3-year deal
Superutilityman Dylan Moore and the Mariners agreed on a three-year, $8.875 million contract extension Wednesday, sources told ESPN, keeping the multiposition sparkplug in the city where he broke into the big leagues.
Arraez has salary arbitration hearing with Marlins
American League batting champion Luis Arraez went to a salary arbitration hearing Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, who acquired the infielder from the Minnesota Twins last month.
Filing: MLB antitrust exemption should be narrow
The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to narrowly consider Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption, a filing made in a case involving four eliminated minor league teams hoping to end the sport's century-old legal protection.
Mariners beat Castillo to open arbitration rulings
The Mariners defeated Diego Castillo in the first salary arbitration decision this year, and the relief pitcher will get a raise to $2.95 million rather than his request of $3,225,000.
How to watch the 2023 Caribbean Series on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+
The 65th edition of the Caribbean Series -- starting Thursday in Caracas, Venezuela -- will feature eight teams for the first time in history.
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 MLB prospects for 2023: Which future star is No. 1?
Here's how baseball's stars of tomorrow stack up today.
Blue Jays, RP Green agree on 2-year, $8.5M deal
Free agent reliever Chad Green, a right-hander who pitched last year for the New York Yankees, agreed Tuesday to an $8.5 million, two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that includes options for 2025 and 2026.