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We circle the bases, from a pair of free agents who top their respective positions to what could be a legendary market for shortstops next winter.

A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, and a super sophomore rises among relievers.

South Korean slugger Ha-seong Kim left no doubt how he feels about his new team, the San Diego Padres, during an introductory video conference on Tuesday.

Spring training could be delayed for Double-A and Class A players if major leaguers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus by the time big league practice is scheduled to start in mid-February.

The Dodgers announced they've re-signed hard-throwing reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year contract. The deal is valued at $17.5 million and includes a 2023 club option worth $8 million, sources told ESPN.

Wisconsin prosecutors declined to file charges against a police officer who shot Jacob Blake last summer. Among those reacting to the decision was former Buck Wesley Matthews, who said, "It can't deter those citizens who are trying to do right."

A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, while a super sophomore rises among relievers.

Tommy Lasorda, who was admitted to an Orange County hospital and placed in intensive care around the middle of November, was discharged Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers said.

Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron received a COVID-19 vaccine to show its safe for the Black community.

The Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year deal, the team announced.

Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back last summer. The shooting prompted the NBA, MLB and WNBA to postpone games as the result of player protests.

The Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN.

Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back last summer. The shooting prompted the NBA, MLB and WNBA to postpone games as the result of player protests.

Just how little free-agent action has there been this winter? We dive into the numbers, break down the names who could change that and identify a key date to watch.

Bianca Smith, 29, was hired to be a minor league coach for the Red Sox, making her the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball.

A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, while a super sophomore rises among relievers.

Sandra Scully, the wife of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, died on Sunday due to complications from a long bout with ALS.

Free agent Corey Kluber, the two-time Cy Young Award winner who has been derailed by injuries over the past two years, is on schedule for a normal spring training and will throw for interested suitors next week, his agent told ESPN.

Jon "Boog" Sciambi is the new TV play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs on Marquee Sports Network, replacing Len Kasper.

Phil Hughes has retired from baseball, more than two years after throwing his last pitch.