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Sox ace Sale (rib cage) to miss start of season
Boston Red Sox ace left-hander Chris Sale has a stress fracture in his rib cage and will miss the start of the regular season.
Sources: Phils land Schwarber to bolster lineup
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement to sign free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Source: Cubs, Suzuki agree to 5-year, $85M deal
The Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $85 million contract with star outfielder Seiya Suzuki, a source confirmed to ESPN. It's the highest salary for a Japanese position player coming to Major League Baseball.
Fantasy baseball impact of the Matt Chapman trade
Tristan H. Cockcroft explains the fantasy impact of the deal sending the third baseman from the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Trade candidate tiers: Players most likely to move before Opening Day -- and best fits
Chris Bassitt. Sonny Gray. Josh Donaldson. And now Matt Olson. Who is next? We identify the stars who could be changing teams this spring.
Baseball is back! What we're most excited to see this MLB season
From an extra-special Jackie Robinson Day to teams giving their fans new hope, we're doubling down on optimism after a dark winter.
Source: Cubs, Suzuki agree to five-year contract
The Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract with star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
MLB free-agency grades: Yankees bring familiar face back with Anthony Rizzo signing
The Bombers opted to keep Rizzo in New York instead of making a free-agent splash in their infield. Will the decision work out?
What's next for Fernando Tatis Jr.? How injury impacts his season, contract and the Padres
San Diego's shortstop arrived at spring training with an unexpected wrist injury. Here's what it means for the superstar and his team.
Source: 1B Rizzo back with Yanks on $32M pact
First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who finished last season with the Yankees after a trade from the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday night to return to New York, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Judge: MLB violated wage law for minor leaguers
A federal judge ruled that minor leaguers are year-round employees who work during training time and found Major League Baseball violated Arizona state minimum wage law and is liable for triple damages.
RHP McHugh joins Braves on 2-year, $10M deal
The Braves signed former Rays right-hander Collin McHugh to a two-year deal worth $10 million on Tuesday.
Ohtani unsatisfied, aims to outdo '21 MVP season
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani said he feels he needs to do better than just have a repeat performance of his 2021 MVP season, saying, "I need to get better and keep on improving."
Strasburg not pushing it, 'ready when I'm ready'
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg intends to "be ready when I'm ready" after having thoracic outlet surgery last July. He faced hitters Tuesday for the first time since the procedure and he's scheduled to throw batting practice Friday.
Bieber 'always open' to new deal with Cleveland
Shane Bieber, the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner who was limited to just 16 starts last season due to a right shoulder strain, said Tuesday he remains open to signing a long-term contract with the Cleveland Guardians.
MLB players want 'more positivity' from Manfred
With the lockout in the rearview mirror, and the regular season approaching, many MLB veterans are wary of commissioner Rob Manfred and his interest level to "promote a good relationship with our players."
Vax status front, center amid Canada, NYC rules
MLB players' vaccination statuses have come under increased focus with some ineligible to play games in Toronto and New York. Xander Bogaerts and Christian Arroyo say they're now vaccinated. Aaron Judge didn't divulge his status.
O's OF Mullins reveals Crohn's battle, surgery
Orioles OF Cedric Mullins revealed how he dealt with Crohn's disease and major intestinal surgery prior to his record-setting 2021 season.
Five free-agent fits for Freddie Freeman as Braves move on
With Atlanta signing Matt Olson to an eight-year deal a day after trading for their new first baseman, we look at where Freeman could land.
Phils add Familia, continue bid to boost bullpen
The Phillies have added right-hander Jeurys Familia on a one-year deal, one day after agreeing to a one-year deal with lefty Brad Hand that sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan is worth $6 million.