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Royals, 3B Dozier agree on new 4-year extension
The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have reached agreement on a four-year, $25 million extension that starts this season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Fantasy baseball roundtable: Which prominent player should you avoid at all costs?
Our experts identify the players they are avoiding in in the earlier rounds of fantasy drafts this season.
Alderson: Mets vetting of Callaway 'shortsighted'
Mets president Sandy Alderson says his organization was "shortsighted" in the processes it used to vet and ultimately hire former manager Mickey Callaway in 2017.
Fantasy baseball: Don't overlook the Orioles
Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of some box score standouts from the first day of action in spring training.
The most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 MLB teams
From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.
Vi Ripken, matriarch of famed O's family, dies
Vi Ripken, matriarch of the famed Orioles family that includes Hall of Fame son Cal Ripken Jr., has died at the age of 82.
Mancini gets ovation, hit in return from cancer
Trey Mancini received a standing ovation and then singled to center in his first at-bat since missing the 2020 season while recovering from colon cancer.
Padres' Pham lucky to be playing after stabbing
Padres outfielder Tommy Pham says he's "lucky to even be able to play," after being stabbed at the start of the offseason.
Sources: Royals to give Dozier 4-year extension
The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have reached agreement on a four-year, $25 million extension that starts this season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
MLB's noncompetitive behavior issues are now out there for the world to see
It was always there -- tanking, manipulating service time -- but Kevin Mather and the Mariners put a spotlight on the whole thing. It's impossible to ignore now.
LeMahieu, Yankees prep to play in front of crowd
On Sunday, DJ LeMahieu and the New York Yankees will have a chance to feel that "adrenaline and excitement" that last season lacked, when they play in front fans against the Toronto Blue Jays to Steinbrenner Field.
Pujols reiterates he'll decide future after season
Following last week's misinterpreted Instagram post, Albert Pujols reiterated his stance that he hasn't decided whether to retire after this season
Cabrera's goal: Get to 500 HRs, 3K hits in '21
Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is 13 home runs shy of 500 for his career and 134 hits short of 3,000. He hopes to reach both milestones this season. "We can do both," he said.
Cubs' Baez, Pederson looking for 2021 revival
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez and left fielder Joc Pederson both have something to prove in 2021, but for different reasons.
Angels re-sign RHP Chavez to minor league deal
Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez is re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league deal.
Rookie rankings for 2021
Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential contributions during the 2021 baseball season.
Karabell's prospect watch
Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of his favorite and least favorite fantasy baseball rookies for the 2021 season.
Miller, MLB's 1st female senior VP, to step down
Marla Miller, MLB's first female senior vice president, is stepping down after 21 years of being in charge of planning the league's special events, including the All-Star Game and World Series.
Braves extend Snitker after three NL East titles
Manager Brian Snitker, who has guided the Braves to three consecutive NL East titles, has received a contract extension through the 2023 season with a club option for '24.
2021 MLB draft rankings: There's a No. 1 prospect ahead of Vanderbilt's two aces
Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter have gotten plenty of hype so far -- but they aren't the only candidates to be the top overall pick this summer.
