Feed aggregator

Cubs OF Ian Happ won his arbitration case with the club and will earn $4.1 million in 2021, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Justin Turner's extended flirtation with free agency ended where it began - with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The last spring training of Max Scherzer's $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he -- or the team -- would prefer.

Free-agent reliever Ken Giles, who will not pitch during the 2021 season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery, has reached a two-year, $7 million deal with the Mariners.

Former All-Star baseball player Johnny Damon was arrested Friday in central Florida on a charge of resisting an officer after he was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, according to court and jail records.

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will be on crutches for several weeks after having surgery recently for a staph infection in his left big toe.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez says he is fully recovered from COVID-19 and a bout with myocarditis as a result of contracting the virus.

Which NL teams are loaded with future MLB stars? We rank the top players in every system.

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Edward Cabrera will be sidelined indefinitely with an inflamed nerve in his right biceps.

Veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who was 4-3 with a combined 2.70 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings for Seattle and Toronto in 2020, has reached a deal with the Mets, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he expects reliever Kenley Jansen to close games this season. Jansen has 14 regular-season blown saves over the past three years, one short of the MLB lead.

On Domingo German's first day back with the Yankees following a domestic violence suspension, he had a conversation with manager Aaron Boone over his deleted Instagram post.

Braves pitcher Mike Soroka isn't considering a cautious approach to his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon. "Really, on the mound I am ready to compete," Soroka said.

Kyle Freeland commented on the Rockies' recent blockbuster trade of Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals, saying it's a "great opportunity" for underdog Colorado to "shock the world."

Cleveland ace Shane Bieber tested positive for COVID-19, delaying the AL Cy Young winner's arrival at training camp.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto should be out about a month with a broken thumb.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto should be out a month with a broken thumb, sources told ESPN.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler points to the work ethic and "drive to win" as big reasons why Fernando Tatis Jr. has landed what sources tell ESPN is a $340 million extension. "Obviously, couldn't be any more excited," Tingler said.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said he had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as the team began spring training Thursday.

The Dodgers opened with a 2021 season-win total of 104.5 at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill, tied with the 1999 Yankees for the highest win total at sportsbooks in the past 32 seasons.