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Giants shoring up pitching staff with Houser, Foley
The Giants are shoring up their pitching staff for the 2026 season, having reached deals with starting pitcher Adrian Houser and reliever Jason Foley.
Sources: Cubs bring back lefty reliever Thielbar
The Cubs are re-signing left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, sources tell ESPN.
No more Nimmo, Timmy Trumpet and their all-time HR king: Remaking the Mets after historic collapse
David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?
Updated contract projections for top free agent hitters: How recent deals impact Tucker, Bichette, more
Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber got big bucks for their ability to hit big flies. Here's why it could bring bigger paydays to other available hitters.
SS Kim returns to Braves on 1-year, $20M deal
Ha-Seong Kim is returning to Atlanta, agreeing Monday to a one-year, $20 million contract.
Jurors hear closing arguments in Skaggs civil trial
Jurors on Monday heard closing arguments in a two-month civil trial over whether the Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose in 2019.
Blue Jays add RHP Rogers on 3-year, $37M deal
Tyler Rogers, who led the major leagues this past season with 81 appearances, is the latest pitching addition by Toronto.
Red Sox, Nationals swap minor league pitchers
Boston traded right-hander Luis Perales to Washington for left-hander Jake Bennett on Monday in an exchange of prospects returning from Tommy John surgery.
Sources: García, Phillies finalizing $10M contract
Former Rangers outfielder Adolis García is finalizing a $10M deal with the Phillies and will look for a rebound season in the middle of their lineup, sources told ESPN.
Win now, pay later: Dodgers' obligations pass $1B
Edwin Diaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani.
Sources: 1B Bell agrees to 1-year deal with Twins
First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN, filling a substantial need for Minnesota with the well-traveled switch hitter.
'I'm not even not in the top 28. I'm not in the top 29': MLB managers on rule changes, clutch players and each other
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
Royals trade Zerpa to Brewers for Collins, Mears
The Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.
Source: Kelly to D-backs on 2-year, $40M deal
Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40M deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Tigers sign Jansen to bolster bullpen
The Tigers have agreed to a 1-year contract with veteran closer Kenley Jansen, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Yankees, Rosario agree to 1-year deal
The New York Yankees and utilityman Amed Rosario are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday, reuniting the two sides after a brief and fruitful stint last season.
Sources: Cardinals agree to deal with RHP May
Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Sources: Mets, IF Polanco agree on 2-year pact
The Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco have agreed on a two-year, $40 million contract, sources told ESPN. Polanco is expected to primarily play first base, replacing Pete Alonso, who left in free agency.
Sources: Rangers address needs with 3 signings
The Rangers agreed to deals with catcher Danny Jansen, left-hander Tyler Alexander and right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
O's Elias: Alonso 'the right player' to sign long term
The Orioles introduced Pete Alonso on Friday at Camden Yards after reaching a five-year, $155 million deal that dwarfed Baltimore's other signings over the past several years, when the team stuck mostly to short-term deals.