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The future Hall of Famer led Leones del Escogido to a thrilling championship this week. He'd love to do something similar in the States.

Brewers catcher William Contreras agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $6.1 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

Free agent pitcher Jeison Pena was suspended for 80 games and Colorado Rockies pitcher Ulises Reyes 56 games on Friday after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.

Mickey Moniak defeated the Angels in salary arbitration on Friday when the outfielder was awarded a raise to $2 million instead of the team's offer of $1.5 million.

Tristan H. Cockcroft keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

As baseball comes together at the Oakland Arena to celebrate the life of a legend, those who knew him best share tales of his talent, flair and friendship.

Federal prosecutors said Thursday that there is no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he claimed when he asked a judge to limit his sentence to 18 months.

The Mariners will keep third baseman Jorge Polanco on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash on Thursday.

Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

The defending American League champs had to pivot -- hard -- after losing a generational star to the crosstown Mets. Here's how they did it -- and what's next.

The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.

Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

Reliever Tommy Kahnle, who had a 2.11 ERA in 42 2/3 innings for the Yankees in 2024, has reached a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers, sources told ESPN.

The Reds have signed left-hander Wade Miley to a minor league deal as he recovers from elbow surgery.

Right-hander Ryne Stanek and the New York Mets are in agreement on a one-year contract, according to a source, further bolstering a bullpen with a hard-throwing reliever with significant postseason experience.

After rising a combined 23% over the 2022 and '23 seasons, the average salary in Major League Baseball was up only 2.9% in 2024 -- to a record $4.66 million.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said it is "difficult" for other teams to keep up with the Dodgers' offseason spending.

NBA legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new philanthropic effort to support wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.