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Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.
White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3.
Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Sources: Pirates, LHP Soto agree to 1-year deal
Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
Murphy says Peralta 'due to be a wealthy man'
Brewers manager Pat Murphy knows the business side of baseball means he could lose ace pitcher Freddy Peralta this winter.
Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial
Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal
The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal
Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.
U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns.
Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension
The Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs.
Angels acquire infielder Grissom from Red Sox
The Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday in return for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Dominican court orders new trial for Rays' Franco
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor.
Tigers prez: No 'untouchables,' including Skubal
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young awards, is not "untouchable" when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.
Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time.
Peralta to Red Sox? Greene to Dodgers? Best fits for top potential pitching trade candidates
A number of teams have the need -- and means -- to trade for a starting pitcher this winter. Here's how they match up with available hurlers.
Sources: Veteran LHP Matz, Rays agree to deal
Left-hander Steven Matz and the Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending a physical, sources said.
Mets' Mendoza: Reports of clubhouse issues 'a lie'
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza firmly refuted recent reports of discord among his players last season while also defending his management of the bullpen.
Boone lauds Jays, but gap with Yanks not that far
Speaking to reporters at the MLB winter meetings Monday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lauded the Toronto Blue Jays for defeating his club in the playoffs, but he doesn't believe the gap between the AL East rivals is as wide as the matchup showed.
Cubs prez sees team 'definitely' adding pitching
The Cubs are likely to add more to their pitching staff, team president Jed Hoyer told reporters at MLB's winter meetings on Monday.