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Astros' Altuve 'surprised' Correa joined Twins

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 3:42pm
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve said Sunday he "was surprised" that Carlos Correa agreed to a contract with the Twins.

Free-agency grades: Can Trevor Story help the Red Sox take the stacked AL East?

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 12:41pm
Colorado's All-Star shortstop is heading to Boston to play second base. Will he move the Red Sox to the top of the new-look AL East?

What is the fantasy baseball impact of the Trevor Story deal?

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 12:41pm
Eric Karabell examines the takeaways, in terms of fantasy baseball, related to the free-agent deal that sends Trevor Story to the Boston Red Sox.

Sources: Red Sox, Story agree to $140M deal

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 9:41am
Trevor Story and the Red Sox have agreed to a six-year, $140 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Ortiz-funded inquiry says shooting led by kingpin

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 9:41am
A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the former Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him.

Sources: Soler to Marlins on 3-year, $36M deal

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 6:34pm
The Miami Marlins got the big bat they were looking for Saturday, adding World Series MVP Jorge Soler on a three-year, $36 million deal, sources told ESPN.

Nats' Martinez happy for more late spring games

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 6:34pm
Nationals manager Dave Martinez believes the six night games on his team's spring-training schedule will get his team "better prepared" for the season.

Cubs agree with LHP Smyly on one-year contract

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 12:31pm
The Cubs are signing left-hander Drew Smyly to a one-year, $5.25 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. Smyly, who is coming off a World Series win with the Braves, could earn another $2.5 million in bonuses, the source said.

Active Tigers pick up RHP Pineda for rotation

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 12:31pm
Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that has been active before and after the 99-day lockout.

What happens to Carlos Correa's fantasy value in Minnesota?

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 12:31pm
Tristan H. Cockcroft examines the fantasy impact of the Minnesota Twins' signing of free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa to a multiyear contract.

MLB free-agency grades: A+! Carlos Correa signing a stunning slam dunk for Twins

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 9:30am
Landing this offseason's No. 1 free agent shows busy Minnesota is all-in on winning -- and the Twins might not be done yet.might

Nick Castellanos can really hit, but the Phillies' defense could be really bad

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 6:29am
The Phillies added the best available free-agent bat. But signing Castellanos after already signing Kyle Schwarber brings big questions about Philly's fielding.

Braves boost bullpen with former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 6:29am
What can the World Series champs expect from the veteran righty this season?

Kenley Jansen signing shakes up fantasy baseball closer rankings

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 6:29am
Kenley Jansen's addition to the Atlanta Braves bullpen creates opportunity for saves in Los Angeles and moves a former closer way down the rankings in Atlanta.

Sources: Correa, Twins agree to 3 years, $105.3M

TEst 4 March 19, 2022 - 12:51am
Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a three-year, $105.3 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first two seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Castellanos joins Phils with $100M deal

TEst 4 March 18, 2022 - 9:51pm
Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a five-year, $100 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Braves sign closer Jansen to 1-year, $16M deal

TEst 4 March 18, 2022 - 9:51pm
Longtime Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is heading to Atlanta on a one-year, $16 million deal.

Grades: Braves boost bullpen with former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen

TEst 4 March 18, 2022 - 9:51pm
What can the World Series champs expect from the veteran righty this season?

Freeman: No urgency from Braves; L.A. is 'home'

TEst 4 March 18, 2022 - 3:50pm
Freddie Freeman said the Braves showed no sense of urgency in bringing him back, calling just twice during the offseason. "The communication wasn't all there," he said. "I didn't know what was going on."

Astros' ace Verlander sharp in first start since '20

TEst 4 March 18, 2022 - 3:50pm
Houston ace Justin Verlander breezed through two hitless innings against St. Louis in the Astros' spring training opener Friday, his first appearance in a game since July, 2020.

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