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Reports: Pirates, C Hedges agree to 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran catcher Austin Hedges agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract on Saturday, according to multiple reports.
Fantasy baseball: Will Dansby Swanson still be a fantasy star on the Cubs?
Eric Karabell explains why he doesn't see new Cubs SS Dansby Swanson regressing in Chicago next season.
Sources: Dodgers get DH Martinez on $10M deal
The Dodgers and five-time All-Star slugger J.D. Martinez reached agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Cubs, SS Swanson reach $177M deal
The Cubs are signing shortstop Dansby Swanson to a 7-year, $177 million deal, sources told ESPN.
Reports: Mets land catcher Narvaez; sign 5 others
— Not long after landing free-agent catcher Omar Narváez, the active New York Mets signed five players to minor league contracts Friday.
Red Sox DFA Hosmer, get RHP Mills from Royals
The Red Sox designated veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday to make room for right-hander Wyatt Mills.
Twins give Gallo 1-year, $11M deal, sources say
Outfielder Joey Gallo and the Twins agreed on a one-year, $11 million contract, sources told ESPN, giving the vaunted slugger a bridge year to rebuild his value after a struggle-filled 2022 season.
Sources: Benintendi joins ChiSox with $75M deal
Free agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi has agreed to a five year, $75 million deal to join the Chicago White Sox, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.
Fantasy baseball: Will Carlos Rodon's fantasy value take a huge hit in his new home?
Tristan H. Cockcroft explains why the expected ERA rise for Carlos Rodon isn't something to be all too concerned about.
How long will the Padres' Big 4 stay together?
Soto. Machado. Tatis. And now Bogaerts. San Diego enters 2023 positively stacked. But there's no guarantee the Pads will still have their superstar core intact a year from now.
Yanks land an ace in Carlos Rodon -- and take another step toward ending their World Series drought
After re-signing the top free agent position player in Aaron Judge, New York has added one of the winter's best starting pitchers.
Sources: Rodon goes to Yanks for 6 years, $162M
The New York Yankees and free agent left-hander Carlos Rodon have agreed on a six-year, $162 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
Dodgers acquire INF Hernandez from Athletics
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday acquired infielder Yonny Hernández from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash.
Orioles reach 1-year deal with versatile Frazier
Adam Frazier, who set career highs in games played (156) and steals (11) while playing five positions, has reached a deal with the Orioles.
Reports: Tigers adding Lorenzen on 1-year deal
Michael Lorenzen reportedly will make $8.5 million and can earn $1.5 million in performance bonuses based on innings pitched as part of his new deal with the Tigers.
McLaughlin leaving Cards booth after DWI arrest
Dan McLaughlin, the longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster who was arrested this month on a DWI charge, said he will not return after more than two decades in the booth.
Sources: Cubs, Boxberger agree to 1-year deal
Right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger and the Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $2.8 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Paying players in their 30s rarely works out. Here's why Judge, Turner and Bogaerts will or won't be different
Do big players really age poorly? Are long-term contracts for 30-year-olds actually risky? We look at recent history ... and this year's big signings.
Brewers acquire infielder Miller from Guardians
The Brewers acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Guardians for a player to be named and cash.
Sources: Syndergaard to Dodgers on 1-year deal
RHP Noah Syndergaard and the Dodgers have agreed to a one-year contract, sources told ESPN, as the 30-year-old hopes to be the latest pitcher to find a midcareer renaissance with a Los Angeles team well-known for extracting the best from talented arms.
