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Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future

TEst 4 February 5, 2026 - 4:17am
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.

Sources: Padres, OF Andujar agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 8:32pm
Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4 million, one-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.

Sources: Tigers land Valdez for 3 years, $115M

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 6:03pm
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.

Skubal, Tigers begin arbitration, wait for ruling

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 4:41pm
Tarik Skubal, who is seeking $32M, and the Tigers, who are offering $19M, made their cases in salary arbitration, with a decision expected Thursday.

Mancini to Angels as comeback attempt continues

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 4:41pm
Cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Angels.

Ex-D-backs slugger, Gold Glover Peralta retires

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 4:41pm
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Sources: Red Sox add Kiner-Falefa on 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 4:41pm
Veteran utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.

Pirates, RHP Clevinger agree to minor league deal

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 2:01pm
Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp.

Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 10:16am
Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.

Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams: Who are your club's future stars?

TEst 4 February 4, 2026 - 4:24am
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

HOF announces cap picks for Beltrán, Jones, Kent

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 2:18pm
The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).

Bradish beats O's for $3.55M in arbitration case

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 2:18pm
Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million next season.

Dodgers bring back Siani, reassign Ibanez

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 2:18pm
The Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday.

Sources: Diamondbacks, Santana reach $2M deal

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 2:18pm
Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Paredes, Astros agree to $9.35M, 1-year deal

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 2:18pm
All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.

DeSantis, Manfred support Rays' Tampa stadium

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 10:11am
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday voiced support for a proposed new stadium for the Rays in Tampa, but few specifics were offered, including cost or timeline.

An epic Rookie of the Year race? This October's Trey Yesavage? 2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects

TEst 4 February 3, 2026 - 4:43am
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.

A's continue youth movement with Wilson signing

TEst 4 February 2, 2026 - 6:22pm
The Athletics have continued their trend of signing their young talent to long-term deals as All-Star SS Jacob Wilson officially inked his $70 million contract Monday.

Ex-All-Star OF García, 34, announces retirement

TEst 4 February 2, 2026 - 6:22pm
Avisaíl García announced his retirement Monday following 13 major league seasons, including three with the Marlins.

Closer Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC

TEst 4 February 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Star closer Edwin Diaz will return to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.

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