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Sources: Giants land OF Lee on 6-yr., $113M deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
The San Francisco Giants and free agent outfielder Jung Hoo Lee have agreed to a six year, $113 million deal with an opt-out after four seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

Soto brushes off contract talk: 'Here just to play'

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
Juan Soto, speaking at his introductory news conference with the Yankees on Tuesday, did not commit to signing a contract extension with New York. He also didn't rule it out.

Urias domestic violence case turned over to DA

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 4:17pm
There is no timetable for the L.A. County District Attorney's Office to determine whether free agent pitcher Julio Urias will be criminally charged.

Mets' Mauricio tears ACL in a winter league game

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 1:37pm
New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio, 22, who made his major league debut Sept. 1, tore his right ACL during a Dominican Winter League game and will need surgery, an injury that will sideline him for a significant part of the 2024 season.

Royals reel in righties Lugo, Stratton, sources say

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 1:37pm
The Royals have reached agreement on deals with right-handers Seth Lugo and Chris Stratton, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Brewers, RHP Ross finalize 1-year, $1.75M deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2023 - 1:37pm
The Brewers have finalized a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Joe Ross for $1.75 million as the former Nationals hurler returns from Tommy John surgery.

Sources: Ohtani to defer $680M in Dodgers deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 4:59pm
Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract with the Dodgers will see him defer $68 million of his annual $70 million salary, sources said.

Braves fill three vacancies on coaching staff

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 1:05pm
The Braves filled three openings on their coaching staff by promoting Matt Tuiasosopo and Tom Goodwin from the minor leagues and hiring Erick Abreu.

Dodgers-Yanks trade opens roster spot for Ohtani

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 11:33am
The Yankees have sent 2021 first-round pick Trey Sweeney to the Dodgers in a three-player trade that opens up a 40-man roster spot for Shohei Ohtani.

2-time World Series champion Vic Davalillo dies

TEst 4 December 11, 2023 - 11:33am
Vic Davalillo, a World Series champion with the '71 Pirates and '73 Athletics and the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove, died Dec. 6.

Bettors flocked to Jays ahead of Ohtani decision

TEst 4 December 10, 2023 - 7:30pm
Amid rumors of Shohei Ohtani's interest in the Blue Jays on Friday, bettors at sportsbooks in the United States and Canada rushed to bet on Toronto to win the World Series.

Reports: Guardians, C Hedges agree on $4M deal

TEst 4 December 10, 2023 - 7:30pm
The Cleveland Guardians are reuniting with Austin Hedges, agreeing on Sunday with the popular catcher on a $4 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports, two months removed from the veteran helping the Texas Rangers to a World Series title.

Marlins get Bethancourt in trade with Guardians

TEst 4 December 10, 2023 - 2:27pm
Christian Bethancourt, who hit .225 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs for Tampa Bay before he was acquired by Cleveland after the season, has been traded to the Marlins.

Sources: Royals add reliever Smith on $5M deal

TEst 4 December 10, 2023 - 11:23am
Will Smith, who has won World Series titles for the past three seasons, agreed to a $5 million deal with the Royals and could serve as the team's closer, sources told ESPN.

Reports: Tigers, LHP Chafin agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 10, 2023 - 11:23am
The Detroit Tigers reached a one-year, $4.25 million deal with veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin that includes a club option for 2025, according to multiple reports.

Fans in Japan celebrate Ohtani's record deal

TEst 4 December 10, 2023 - 3:02am
Baseball fans across Japan lined up to buy special newspaper editions announcing Shohei Ohtani's record deal with the Dodgers.

Passan: Ohtani's new contract is just his latest feat to shock the world

TEst 4 December 9, 2023 - 11:02pm
For six years, he has amazed us on the field. After signing a record-setting contract -- $700 million! -- with the Dodgers, he has done it off the field too.

White Sox get veteran catcher Stassi from Braves

TEst 4 December 9, 2023 - 4:07pm
The White Sox acquired catcher Max Stassi and cash considerations from the Braves on Saturday, it was announced.

Ohtani joining Dodgers on 10-year, $700M deal

TEst 4 December 9, 2023 - 1:46pm
Shohei Ohtani is signing the largest contract in baseball history, reaching a 10-year, $700 million deal to join the Dodgers.

Giants give Tsutsugo, Jefferies minor league deals

TEst 4 December 8, 2023 - 8:12pm
The San Francisco Giants agreed to minor league contracts Friday with Japanese first baseman and outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo and right-hander Daulton Jefferies.

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