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Sources: Heaney to join deGrom on Rangers staff

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 2:23pm
Andrew Heaney's 2-year deal is valued at $25 million but can increase to $37 million with incentives. It includes an opt-out after Year 1.

Sources: 1B Bell, Guardians agree on 2-year pact

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 2:05pm
Veteran first baseman Josh Bell, 30, and the Cleveland Guardians have agreed on a two-year, $33 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.

Manfred hopes Angels sale done by Opening Day

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 1:47pm
As part of a question-and-answer session with reporters Tuesday at the winter meetings, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred touched on the timeline for an Angels sale, an automated strike zone and the possibility of future All-Star Games at Fenway or Wrigley.

Source: Pirates, righty Velasquez agree to deal

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 11:39am
The Pirates and right-hander Vince Velasquez have agreed to a one-year, $3.15 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Japan's Yoshida will be MLB free agent

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 11:14am
Japanese star outfielder Masataka Yoshida will post on Wednesday be available via free agency to sign with an MLB team through Jan. 20, sources tell ESPN.

Aaron Judge hangs with Tom Brady then wins Time's Athlete of the Year

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 10:26am
The AL MVP will soon sign a $300 million contract. Before that, he won another award and got recruited by Tom Brady.

Sources: Kahnle, Yanks reunite on 2-year deal

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 9:01am
Reliever Tommy Kahnle and the Yankees agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Tonight is the first MLB draft lottery! Here are some of the potential No. 1 picks teams are vying to land

TEst 4 December 6, 2022 - 5:32am
The worst record doesn't necessarily get rewarded with the No. 1 overall pick anymore -- but we'll find out tonight who does. Here are the draft prospects who could be at the top of whoever does get the pick's list.

Yankees not going to rush Judge, Cashman says

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 7:34pm
With Aaron Judge the Yankees' top priority in free agency, general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that the team will not put a timetable on his decision.

Angels add bullpen help, sign Estevez for 2 years

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 7:20pm
The Angels, looking to patch several holes in their pitching staff, signed right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez to a two-year, $13.5 million deal Monday.

Baker: Astros 'have interest' in signing Contreras

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 3:56pm
The Astros have interest in signing free agent catcher Willson Contreras, according to manager Dusty Baker.

Yankees re-sign GM Cashman, 55, through 2026

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 2:03pm
As the baseball world awaits a decision from Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on his next contract, New York on Monday announced that it has re-signed general manager Brian Cashman, 55, to a four-year contract.

Is Trea Turner now locked in as fantasy's top shortstop?

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 1:25pm
Trea Turner should maintain his fantasy baseball excellence in Philadelphia, hitting high in an underrated lineup.

Another NL East winter meetings splash! Grading Trea Turner's $300 million deal with Phillies

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 1:16pm
Just after the division rival Mets added an ace, the Phillies responded by signing a star shortstop for the next decade-plus.

Source: Phils, Turner reach 11-year, $300M deal

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 11:49am
The Phillies and shortstop Trea Turner have agreed to an 11-year, $300 million contract, a source told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.

Sources: Mets, Verlander reach 2-year, $86M deal

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 11:42am
Justin Verlander, who won his third Cy Young Award after leading the Astros to the World Series title, has a 2-year deal with the Mets, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

$86 million for a 40-year-old ace? Grading Mets' signing of Justin Verlander

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 11:30am
The Mets wasted no time after losing Jacob deGrom to the Rangers, adding a reigning World Series champion. Does Verlander put New York over the top?

Is Justin Verlander actually a better fantasy option than Jacob deGrom?

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 11:07am
Perhaps fantasy managers shouldn't expect another 1.75 ERA from the now-former Astros ace, but Verlander should be reliable and awesome in 2023.

Dodgers re-sign Kershaw to 1-year, $20M deal

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 9:50am
The Dodgers have re-signed left-hander Clayton Kershaw to a one-year contract worth $20 million.

MLBPA opens international office in Dominican

TEst 4 December 5, 2022 - 9:28am
The MLBPA opened its first international office in the Dominican Republic to "continue advancing and protecting the rights of all international players."

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