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Betts has baby advice for Ohtani, talks Sasaki

TEst 4 January 21, 2025 - 4:44am
Mookie Betts, on a promotional tour in Japan, advised Shohei Ohtani to "get his sleep now" and discussed his first impressions of Roki Sasaki.

Sources: Jays, Santander reach 5-yr., $90M+ deal

TEst 4 January 20, 2025 - 9:46am
Outfielder Anthony Santander, who set career highs with 44 home runs and 102 RBIs last season, has reached a five-year deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

Veteran catcher Knapp announces retirement

TEst 4 January 20, 2025 - 9:46am
Veteran catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from baseball Monday.

Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83

TEst 4 January 19, 2025 - 6:40pm
Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.

Skubal mum about long-term talks with Tigers

TEst 4 January 19, 2025 - 1:32pm
After avoiding arbitration with a one-year deal for 2025, Tarik Skubal said he's keeping negotiations about a long-term deal with the Tigers "pretty private."

Pirates' Skenes focused on '25, not long term

TEst 4 January 19, 2025 - 1:32pm
Pirates phenom Paul Skenes said he has not given "too much thought" to his long-term future and instead is focused on winning and being more of a leader in 2025.

Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say

TEst 4 January 19, 2025 - 8:09am
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.

Amid angry fans, CEO says Pirates won't be sold

TEst 4 January 19, 2025 - 8:09am
Pirates CEO Travis Williams said the organization is committed to winning but declared to frustrated fans that owner Bob Nutting will not sell the team.

Rangers P deGrom (elbow) throwing, 'feels good'

TEst 4 January 18, 2025 - 2:01pm
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is already throwing off a mound and says "everything feels good" after missing most of his first two seasons Texas following elbow surgery.

Inspired by daughter, Rangers 1B to wear No. 21

TEst 4 January 18, 2025 - 9:38am
Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Rangers to honor his daughter who was born with Down syndrome, which has the clinical name of trisomy 21.

After recovery, Seager set to hit 'ground running'

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 10:16pm
Two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager says he feels great and will be ready to go on the first day of spring training with the Texas Rangers after twice having hernia surgery last year.

Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 7:23pm
Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa was elected to the team's Hall of Fame along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.

Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 4:19pm
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on Instagram on Friday.

Athletics, Leclerc agree to 1-year, $10M deal

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 4:19pm
The Athletics agreed to terms on a $10 million, one-year contract Friday with former Texas right-hander Jose Leclerc.

Jays add Straw, cash for Sasaki in Guardians deal

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 12:45pm
The Blue Jays acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool money and outfielder Myles Straw in a trade with the Guardians on Friday.

Sources: Mets, LHP Minter reach 2-yr., $22M deal

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 12:45pm
The Mets and reliever A.J. Minter have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

Duran reaches 1-year, $3.85M deal with Red Sox

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 10:16am
All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $3.85 million, a deal that includes an $8 million team option for 2026.

News or noise: Should we be concerned about Josh Jung and Jeff Hoffman?

TEst 4 January 17, 2025 - 8:51am
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

Ohtani donating $500,000 for L.A. wildfire relief

TEst 4 January 16, 2025 - 8:53pm
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wrote on Instagram that he will be donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Chicago Cubs honor electric blues movement with new baby blue threads

TEst 4 January 16, 2025 - 8:01pm
The baby blue jersey marks the Chicago Cubs' first use of this color on-field since 1961.

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