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$100 million? $200 million? $320 million!? What it would really take to make a Fernando Tatis Jr. megadeal work

TEst 4 January 14, 2021 - 8:51am
If the Padres want one of MLB's brightest young stars to sign a long-term extension now, here are three ways it could happen.

$100 million? $200 million? $320 million!? What it would really take to make a Fernando Tatis megadeal work

TEst 4 January 14, 2021 - 5:50am
If the Padres want one of MLB's brightest young stars to sign a long-term extension now, here are three ways it could happen.

Mantle card shatters record, sells for $5.2M

TEst 4 January 14, 2021 - 5:50am
A Mickey Mantle baseball card has shattered a 5-month-old record for highest-selling sports card of all time, going for $5.2 million, PWCC Marketplace announced on Thursday.

2021 Baseball Hall of Fame

TEst 4 January 14, 2021 - 5:50am
Will Barry Bonds or Rogers Clemens get into the hall on their ninth year on the ballot? Will any first-time nominees be inducted? We have you covered on this year's election to Cooperstown.

Sources: Ex-Dodger Baez, Astros agree to deal

TEst 4 January 13, 2021 - 5:47pm
Right-handed reliever Pedro Baez has agreed to a two-year contract with the Astros that is expected to fall in the $12-14 million guaranteed range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

MLB halts political donations after D.C. invasion

TEst 4 January 13, 2021 - 2:46pm
Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, the league said in a statement to The Associated Press.

Shapiro gets 5-year extension as Blue Jays CEO

TEst 4 January 13, 2021 - 8:46am
Mark Shapiro has been given a five-year contract extension as the Toronto Blue Jays' president and chief executive officer.

One year after the scandal, how do we view the Astros - and what's next for MLB?

TEst 4 January 13, 2021 - 5:46am
Remember the day sign-stealing punishments and Houston firing its manager and GM rocked baseball? On the anniversary, we examine what has changed and how their players will be treated when fans do return.

Tigers, Fulmer avoid arbitration with $3.1M deal

TEst 4 January 12, 2021 - 5:44pm
Right-hander Michael Fulmer, who went 0-2 with an 8.78 ERA in 10 starts last season after returning from Tommy John surgery, has reached a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Tigers.

Carrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, World Series

TEst 4 January 12, 2021 - 2:43pm
Pitcher Carlos Carrasco, acquired by the Mets in a trade with Cleveland last week, said during a Tuesday news conference that he got a welcome call from new owner Steven Cohen and expects the Mets to be a postseason contender.

Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: White Sox become AL's team to beat, the DJ LeMahieu-Yankees stare-down and more

TEst 4 January 12, 2021 - 8:43am
From a surprising closer payday to the real status of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension talks and where things stand between New York and the top free-agent infielder, here's the latest offseason buzz.

Kluber out to show he's healthy after 2 lost years

TEst 4 January 12, 2021 - 8:43am
Corey Kluber is hoping that a bullpen session in front of scouts from more than half of MLB's teams proves that the two-time Cy Young winner is back after pitching in just eight games over the past two seasons.

Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: White Sox become AL's team to beat, the DJ LeMahieu-Yankees staredown and more

TEst 4 January 12, 2021 - 5:42am
From a surprising closer payday to the real status of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension talks and where things stand between New York and the top free-agent infielder, here's the latest offseason buzz.

Sources: Hendriks agrees to deal with White Sox

TEst 4 January 11, 2021 - 8:50pm
Closer Liam Hendriks has agreed to a multiyear deal with the White Sox that guarantees him $54 million, sources said.

Lindor: Open to talking long-term deal with Mets

TEst 4 January 11, 2021 - 11:48am
New Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, eligible for free agency after the 2021 season, said during a video call Monday that he's certainly open to discussing a long-term deal with his new team.

Should the Chicago Cubs trade Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant -- and who should deal for them?

TEst 4 January 11, 2021 - 5:47am
A pair of Chicago sluggers could be the next big names on the move this winter. If they go, these are the best fits to land them.

ABL's Blue Sox cut Manny amid disjointed season

TEst 4 January 10, 2021 - 11:44pm
The Sydney Blue Sox released Manny Ramirez due to uncertainty over the Australian Baseball League season.

MLB teams are in a spending freeze -- and it's about to get colder

TEst 4 January 10, 2021 - 5:38am
Free agents are waiting for the market to thaw. They might be waiting a long time.

Nationals adding Kyle Schwarber is a reminder NL East isn't just a two-team race

TEst 4 January 9, 2021 - 2:48pm
The Braves and Mets might be the talk of the division, but the addition of another hard-hitting slugger shows why the 2019 World Series champs shouldn't be overlooked.

Slugger Schwarber, Nationals reach 1-year deal

TEst 4 January 9, 2021 - 11:48am
Kyle Schwarber, who hit just .188 with 11 home runs in 59 games for the Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Nationals. A source told ESPN that it is for $10 million.

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