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Why Freddie Freeman in a Dodgers uniform marks a loss for baseball

TEst 4 March 17, 2022 - 6:35am
Zack Greinke returning to Kansas City is exactly the kind of sentimental move every fan loves. It also makes watching Freddie Freeman leave Atlanta that much more tragic.

Free-agency grades: With Freeman on board, can anyone stop the Dodgers?

TEst 4 March 17, 2022 - 6:35am
The longtime Braves star is headed home to Los Angeles, joining one of the league's most potent offenses.

Free-agency grades: With Freddie Freeman on board, can anyone stop the Dodgers?

TEst 4 March 17, 2022 - 12:44am
The longtime Braves star is headed home to Los Angeles, joining one of the league's most potent offenses. How much better does he make the World Series favorites?

Sources: Freeman, Dodgers reach $162M deal

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 9:43pm
Freddie Freeman has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a six-year, $162 million deal, sources said.

Free-agency grades: Kris Bryant got paid! But can the Rockies actually win?

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 6:43pm
Bryant's $182 million payday sent shock waves through baseball, but his new team is still miles away from the top of the NL West standings.

Diamondbacks sign pitcher Kennedy for one year

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 6:43pm
Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a one-year, $4.75 million contract on Wednesday that returns the 2006 first-round selection to one of his former clubs.

Sources: Greinke signs $13M deal with Royals

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 6:43pm
Former Cy Young pitcher Zack Greinke has signed a $13M deal that will reunite him with the Royals, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Rockies, Bryant reach 7-yr., $182M deal

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
Third baseman Kris Bryant, a career .278 hitter who had 25 home runs and 73 RBI between the Cubs and Giants last season, has agreed to a seven-year, $182 million deal to join the Colorado Rockies, sources told ESPN.

MLB adds 30 doubleheaders to revised 2022 slate

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
MLB released a revised schedule Wednesday, extending the last day of the regular season by three days to Oct. 5, and booking additional doubleheaders to account for postponements due to the lockout.

Padres' Tatis opts for surgery on broken left wrist

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has elected to have surgery on his broken left wrist. GM A.J. Preller earlier this week said Tatis is expected to miss three months.

Brewers ready to slot McCutchen into DH duty

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
Five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen officially joined the Brewers on Wednesday and is going to see time at designated hitter, team president David Stearns said.

Sources: Greinke agrees to $13M deal with KC

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
Former Cy Young pitcher Zack Greinke has agreed to a one-year, $13M deal that will reunite him with the Kansas City Royals, sources confirm to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Steinbrenner: Not in a spending war with Mets

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
The Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner said he will continue to field a "championship-caliber team" every year and not worry about spending by other teams, especially the Mets. "We're in different leagues, but to a certain extent, we're rivals," Steinbrenner said.

Injury delays debut for O's rookie C Rutschman

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 3:43pm
The Baltimore Orioles say rookie catcher Adley Rutschman likely won't be ready to debut in the April 8 opener after he injured his right triceps Friday in a minor league intrasquad game.

Grades: Kyle Schwarber could make all the difference for Phillies' playoff hopes

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 12:42pm
What Schwarber means for Philly's outfield could get the team back to October.

Grades: Why Matt Chapman could make Blue Jays the team to beat in AL East

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 12:42pm
After dealing for Oakland's star third baseman, is Toronto at the top of the powerhouse division?

KC trades LHP Minor to Reds for reliever Garrett

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 12:42pm
The Kansas City Royals sent LHP Mike Minor to Cincinnati in exchange for left-handed reliever Amir Garrett.

Flaherty, Reyes not likely ready for Cards' opener

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 12:42pm
The St. Louis Cardinals will likely have to go without Jack Flaherty and Alex Reyes for their opener April 7 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, as both pitchers are struggling with shoulder issues.

Yankees bring familiar face back with Anthony Rizzo signing

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 12:42pm
The Bombers opted to keep Rizzo in New York instead of making a free-agent splash in their infield. Will the decision work out?

Grades: Surprise! What to make of unexpected Josh Donaldson to N.Y. deal

TEst 4 March 16, 2022 - 12:42pm
How did New York and Minnesota fare in the five-player swap?

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