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Manfred: MLB not close to 'Golden At-Bat' rule
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that Major League Baseball is not close to implementing the "Golden At-Bat" rule.
News or noise? Edman's big contract, Varsho's troublesome shoulder
Stay up to date all offseason long as Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
When will he sign? Are the Mets the team to beat? Predicting how Juan Soto's free agency will play out
As the most hyped free agency of the offseason nears its conclusion, our experts weigh in on Juan Soto's most likely landing spot and how much he'll get paid.
St. Pete OKs bonds for new $1.3B Rays ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays' potential new ballpark got a boost when the St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve the bonds necessary to finance the $1.3 billion ballpark.
A's clear last big hurdles for $1.75B Vegas stadium
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a $1.75 billion stadium.
Dodgers' Freeman recovering from ankle surgery
Freddie Freeman was expected to recover in time for the start of spring training in February, the Dodgers said.
Man behind Robinson contract fraud gets prison
Mykalai Kontilai, who bought Jackie Robinson's first minor and major league contracts, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and must pay $5.1 million in restitution.
Aoyagi posted, available to teams until Jan. 17
Japanese pitcher Koyo Aoyagi was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent through 5 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 17.
White Sox All-Star 'Beltin' Bill' Melton dies at 79
White Sox All-Star third baseman and broadcaster Bill Melton died Thursday in Phoenix after a brief illness. He was 79.
Sources: Severino, A's reach 3-year, $67M deal
The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.
Strom hired as Pirates assistant pitching coach
Brent Strom was hired Thursday as the Pittsburgh Pirates' assistant pitching coach.
Pirates' Skenes elected to MLBPA leadership role
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was among six newly elected members to the MLBPA's eight-man executive subcommittee on Wednesday.
South Korean star 2B Kim available to MLB clubs
South Korean All-Star second baseman Hyeseong Kim was posted to MLB teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Thursday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 3.
Dodgers' Snell: 'This is where you want to play'
The Dodgers introduced pitcher Blake Snell, their latest high-priced free agent signing, at a news conference Tuesday.
Source: Soto nearing decision on free agency
Juan Soto's free agency is nearing its final stages, with a source saying the star could pick his destination by the end of this week.
A's Vegas park a go despite $250M rise in costs
The Athletics' new Las Vegas ballpark will cost $250 million more than originally projected, but team owner John Fisher is still expected to foot his share of the bill.
Moneyball: Dodgers owe $1B in deferred salary
New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.
Royals to stay with Diamond Sports Group in '25
The Royals, one of four MLB teams that are part owners of their regional sports network, will continue to have their games broadcast by Diamond Sports Group in '25.
Sources: Chapman, Red Sox agree on 1-year deal
Reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract.
Rangers sign Higashioka, 34, to 2-year contract
After a standout season in which he finished with a career-high 17 home runs for the San Diego Padres, veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, 34, signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Monday, an agreement that includes a mutual option for 2027.
