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Melvin adds Williams, Price to SD's coaching staff

TEst 4 December 20, 2021 - 2:43pm
New San Diego manager Bob Melvin on Monday rounded out the Padres' coaching staff with the addition of Matt Williams, a former All-Star third baseman and Washington Nationals manager, and Bryan Price, former manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB sued by 4 ex-affiliates for minor league cuts

TEst 4 December 20, 2021 - 11:42am
Four minor league teams that lost their big league affiliations before the 2021 season have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Major League Baseball, using a law firm that has represented players' unions.

Are the two sides talking? Should fans be worried? Answering the latest questions on the MLB lockout

TEst 4 December 20, 2021 - 5:42am
Wondering what's going on between the owners and players? Here's where baseball's immediate and long-term future stands.

In Buck Showalter, Mets have found a win-now manager for a win-now team

TEst 4 December 18, 2021 - 2:28pm
Mets owner Steve Cohen vowed to win a World Series within three to five years. After a disastrous Year 1, he'll be looking to Showalter to help him keep that promise.

Mets name Showalter as team's new manager

TEst 4 December 18, 2021 - 11:27am
The New York Mets have hired Buck Showalter as their new manager, owner Steven Cohen announced Saturday on Twitter.

D-backs add Cubs' McLeod in front-office revamp

TEst 4 December 18, 2021 - 5:27am
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced more than two dozen changes to their front office staff Thursday, including the addition of veteran baseball operations executive Jason McLeod, who helped build the 2016 Chicago Cubs' World Series champion roster.

Sources: MLB, players' association met Thursday

TEst 4 December 17, 2021 - 2:42pm
Major League Baseball and the players' association met Thursday, sources told ESPN, the first time the two sides have spoken since owners locked out the players earlier this month.

Joining buddy Bryce in Philly? A return to the Bay? Top 5 free-agency fits for All-Star Kris Bryant

TEst 4 December 17, 2021 - 5:40am
Bryant can cover five positions and will be one of the coveted players available once the MLB lockout ends. Here's where he might end up.

Guardians minor league C Melendez dies at 20

TEst 4 December 16, 2021 - 11:39pm
The Cleveland Guardians said minor league catcher Andres Melendez died Thursday in Miami.

D-backs add Cubs' McLeod in front office revamp

TEst 4 December 16, 2021 - 8:39pm
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced more than two dozen changes to their front office staff Thursday, including the addition of veteran baseball operations executive Jason McLeod, who helped build the 2016 Chicago Cubs' World Series champion roster.

Pirates take swing with Haines as hitting coach

TEst 4 December 16, 2021 - 2:38pm
The Pirates have hired Andy Haines as hitting coach and said Mike Rabelo will add third base coach to his job duties.

What are MLB teams doing during the lockout? A lot

TEst 4 December 16, 2021 - 5:37am
With no winter meetings to attend or free agents to sign, what are teams doing instead? Buster Olney breaks it down.

Galvis signs deal with Japan's SoftBank Hawks

TEst 4 December 16, 2021 - 5:37am
Veteran infielder Freddy Galvis has signed a two-year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

Will the Yankees finally spend? Will the A's tear it down? What to expect when baseball returns

TEst 4 December 15, 2021 - 5:33am
Baseball's at a standstill for now, but there's plenty more action to come once the new CBA is signed. Kiley McDaniel breaks down what he's hearing from MLB execs and agents.

Sources: Showalter among finalists for Mets job

TEst 4 December 14, 2021 - 11:35am
Buck Showalter, a three-time AL Manager of the Year who has skippered four major league teams, will get a second interview with the Mets along with Joe Espada and Matt Quatraro, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Dodgers at No. 30?! Ranking every MLB team by how much it has improved

TEst 4 December 14, 2021 - 5:34am
With the hot stove on hold, we take a look at whose 2022 pennant hopes have risen -- and fallen -- the most so far this winter.

Former White Sox, Orioles GM Hemond dies at 92

TEst 4 December 13, 2021 - 5:26pm
Roland Hemond, whose 70-year career in baseball included three Executive of the Year awards as general manager of the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles, died Sunday night. He was 92.

Sources: Verlander's $50M deal approved by MLB

TEst 4 December 13, 2021 - 2:26pm
Justin Verlander's two-year, $50 million agreement with the Houston Astros has been given formal approval by Major League Baseball, industry sources told ESPN Monday, even at a time when the owners have locked out the players in the ongoing labor battle.

Will Yanks land a shortstop? Who's on first for the world champs? How contenders should fill their biggest holes

TEst 4 December 13, 2021 - 5:25am
When the lockout ends, some of MLB's top clubs will need to scramble. Here's our advice.

Tatis has scrapes on hands, knee, his father says

TEst 4 December 11, 2021 - 2:35pm
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered scrapes on a knee and his hands in a fall in the Dominican Republic but is doing fine, his father said.

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