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A 12-player blockbuster? Cy Young signings? Ranking the biggest MLB Christmas week moves

TEst 4 December 23, 2025 - 4:49am
Who says the baseball offseason slows down for the holidays? Let's remember some free agent signings and trades.

Mariners sign OF Refsnyder to 1-year contract

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 4:50pm
The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsynder to a one-year contract Monday, adding an experienced right-handed hitter to their roster.

Lowe says Pirates are ready to contend in 2026

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 1:52pm
"I feel like there's a real opportunity there for a deep push and some playoff baseball in Pittsburgh," the newly acquired Brandon Lowe said Monday.

McNeil dealt to A's amid Mets' offseason overhaul

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 1:52pm
The Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's roster overhaul and adds a veteran to the A's deep lineup.

Power play: White Sox see Murakami fitting at 1B

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 1:52pm
The White Sox view newcomer Munetaka Murakami as a middle-of-the order bat who will start spring training as their first baseman, general manager Chris Getz said.

Jurors say Skaggs, Angels shared blame for overdose death

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 12:23pm
Team's failure to address employee's drug problem drove jury to weigh punitive damages.

Versatile Polanco willing to move to 1B for Mets

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 10:59am
Jorge Polanco's experience playing first base is all of one pitch, but it figures to be his primary position after signing a $40 million, two-year deal with the Mets.

MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 fan bases in 2025 that have the right to be most frustrated

TEst 4 December 22, 2025 - 7:43am
Who has reason for jeer this holiday season? We break down which teams' fans have the most right to be mad.

Sources: Red Sox acquiring Contreras from Cards

TEst 4 December 21, 2025 - 5:05pm
The Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras from the Cardinals in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and additional pitching, sources told ESPN.

Song signs 4-year deal worth $15M with Padres

TEst 4 December 21, 2025 - 5:05pm
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, four-year contract on Sunday.

Sources: HR record-setter Murakami picks ChiSox

TEst 4 December 21, 2025 - 7:27am
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022, has agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN.

Source: Yankees keep Blackburn on 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 20, 2025 - 9:34pm
The Yankees signed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million, a source told ESPN on Saturday.

Dodgers lead MLB with record $169M luxury tax

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 3:07pm
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title.

Skaggs family settles lawsuit, asks MLB to act

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 11:41am
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.

O's get P Baz from Rays in rare intra-division deal

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 11:41am
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.

Pirates get Rays 2B Brandon Lowe in 3-team trade

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 11:41am
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Royals reunite with Strahm in trade with Phillies

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 8:52am
The Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm, acquiring the former All-Star left-hander from the Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.

'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball/strike challenge system

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 4:15am
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.

Super-rare Ohtani MVP card sells for record $3M

TEst 4 December 19, 2025 - 4:12am
A Shohei Ohtani on-card autographed, one-of-one numbered card has sold for $3 million, including buyer's premium, via Fanatics Collect.

Means: Tore Achilles ahead of free agent deal

TEst 4 December 18, 2025 - 8:19pm
Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander.

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