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Pitchers Custodio, Sierra hit with 56-game bans

TEst 4 January 12, 2026 - 4:48pm
Giants pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent pitcher Luis Sierra were suspended 56 games each following positive tests under the minor league drug program.

Tupac Shakur Orioles bobblehead to debut against Athletics

TEst 4 January 12, 2026 - 2:49pm
The legendary musician lived in Baltimore from 1984-88 and studied acting and poetry at the Baltimore School of the Arts.

Giusti, saves leader for champ Pirates in '71, dies

TEst 4 January 12, 2026 - 12:46pm
Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died at the age of 86.

Sox foiled after 'falling short' in Bregman pursuit

TEst 4 January 12, 2026 - 8:14am
The Red Sox said it was "disappointing to lose out" on Alex Bregman after reportedly not offering a no-trade clause to the free agent, who is joining the Cubs.

Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 MLB clubs

TEst 4 January 12, 2026 - 4:33am
With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 projections and playoff odds stand today.

Sources: Bregman to Cubs on 5-year, $175M deal

TEst 4 January 10, 2026 - 8:07pm
Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Yankees, Bellinger talks at an impasse

TEst 4 January 10, 2026 - 2:39pm
Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, league sources tell ESPN.

Braves bring back reliever Kinley on $3M contract

TEst 4 January 10, 2026 - 1:53pm
Right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley, who was 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA with the Braves last season, will return to Atlanta on a one-year, $3 million deal.

Rockies acquire McCarthy in trade with D-backs

TEst 4 January 10, 2026 - 10:48am
The Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.

Kepler banned 80 games by MLB for failed test

TEst 4 January 9, 2026 - 12:40pm
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler, who spent last season with the Phillies, has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's drug program.

The 2026 championship parlays: Who will take home this year's trophies?

TEst 4 January 9, 2026 - 6:24am
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series

From future HOF pitchers to a veteran catcher: Best fits for under-the-radar MLB free agents

TEst 4 January 9, 2026 - 5:36am
Did your favorite team miss out on the biggest stars of this winter? Here are 15 players to sign instead.

Skubal, Tigers face arbitration as deadline passes

TEst 4 January 8, 2026 - 6:13pm
Tarik Skubal and the Tigers failed to agree on a contract for this season before Thursday night's deadline to avoid arbitration, Detroit announced.

Ex-Twins GM Levine joins Brewers as adviser

TEst 4 January 8, 2026 - 3:24pm
Former Minnesota general manager Thad Levine has joined the Milwaukee organization as a special adviser.

Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street

TEst 4 January 8, 2026 - 1:57pm
Sources told ESPN that nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group, the RSN operator that again finds itself in deep financial trouble.

Manfred: MLB ready to step in for FanDuel TV

TEst 4 January 8, 2026 - 10:28am
Major League Baseball is prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for teams whose telecasts are uncertain this season because of the financial problems of the FanDuel Sports Network regional networks.

MLB midwinter Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year

TEst 4 January 8, 2026 - 4:50am
Though there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're midway through the offseason.

The bizarre world of MLB arbitration -- and the ace whose record raise could rock the system

TEst 4 January 8, 2026 - 4:18am
Baseball's unique offseason contract process is built on comps. Enter the pitcher who is beyond comparison.

Graterol, Garrett and Wesneski avoid arbitration

TEst 4 January 7, 2026 - 9:37pm
Brusdar Graterol, Braxton Garrett and Hayden Wesneski agreed to one-year contracts to avoid arbitration.

Sources: Rockies, Lorenzen agree to $8M contract

TEst 4 January 7, 2026 - 7:24pm
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a club option, sources told ESPN.

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