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MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025
The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.
State of MLB: Has the Dodgers' dominance propelled...
Monday marks the 150th anniversary of the National League. We take a look at each league going into the 2026 season.
Sources: Reds land slugger Suarez with $15M deal
Slugger Eugenio Suárez and the Reds have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, sources told ESPN.
Sources: ChiSox get Hicks, Sandlin from Red Sox
The White Sox acquired Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, cash and two players to be named later from the Red Sox in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player to be named.
Rojas unhappy with WBC denial due to insurance
A new provision for this year's World Baseball Classic is preventing Dodgers INF Miguel Rojas from playing for Venezuela due to his age.
Ohtani won't pitch for Japan in WBC, Roberts says
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, adding that it was Ohtani's decision.
GM: Padres' potential sale not preventing moves
Padres GM A.J. Preller said the team's uncertain ownership situation isn't preventing the team from making moves, saying he's looking to "go round the team out and get players."
Sources: Giants, Arraez agree to one-year deal
The San Francisco Giants and infielder Luis Arraez are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN.
Sources: ChiSox, OF Hays agree on 1-year deal
The White Sox and free agent outfielder Austin Hays have agreed to a one-year deal, sources tell ESPN.
Robertson, 40, WS champion with Yankees, retires
David Robertson, who recorded 179 saves over a 17-year major league career, announced his retirement Friday.
With Bader in center field, Giants move Lee to rig...
Harrison Bader is the new center fielder for the Giants, so that means Jung Hoo Lee will be moving to right field -- a switch the Korean star is apparently all-in on after speaking with new manager Tony Vitello and general manager Zack Minasian.
LHP Lee goes to salary arbitration with Braves
Pitcher Dylan Lee went to salary arbitration with the Braves on Friday, with the left-hander asking for $2.2 million and the team offering $2 million.
Pasquantino agrees to 2-year deal with Royals
Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agreed to a two-year contract Friday with the Royals, pending a successful physical, that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2027 season.
Wilson, A's reach agreement on 7-year extension
All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Athletics reached agreement on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season, the team announced Friday.
M's Evans has TJ surgery, expected out for season
Mariners right-hander Logan Evans is expected to miss the 2026 season after undergoing right elbow surgery, general manager Justin Hollander said Friday.
Twins exec Falvey departs amid franchise revamp
The Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced Friday.
Getz, Venable excited by White Sox's 'momentum'
White Sox GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable believe they have a group poised to build on the progress it showed last season, when the team improved by 19 wins over the 2024 season.
Behind the scenes at Driveline: How the lab that gave pitchers an edge is helping hitters, too
We got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mets sign Kimbrel, Barnes to minor league deals
The New York Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to big league spring training, giving the nine-time All-Star an opportunity to pitch for his 10th different team should he make the club.
Gomber signs minor league deal with Rangers
Veteran left-hander Austin Gomber has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to major league spring training.