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The most interesting 2020 stat for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
Brewers claim utility man Tim Lopes off waivers
The Milwaukee Brewers have claimed utility man Tim Lopes off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
Mets avoid arbitration with righty Syndergaard
The Mets and right-hander Noah Syndergaard agreed to a one-year deal worth $9.7 million to avoid arbitration.
Phillies promote Fuld to GM under Dombrowski
The Phillies promoted Sam Fuld to general manager under new president Dave Dombrowski.
Sources: Phils expected to promote Fuld to GM
The Phillies have reportedly promoted Sam Fuld to general manager under new president Dave Dombrowski.
Sources: Mets, Syndergaard avoid arbitration
The Mets and right-hander Noah Syndergaard agreed to a one-year deal worth $9.7 million to avoid arbitration.
MLB hot stove survey: Who will spend big? Will Lindor or Bryant get dealt? GMs, insiders weigh in
While we wait for baseball's offseason to pick up, we asked around the game for answers on big free agents and next season's pressing questions.
Kendrick, Nats' hero in 2019 playoffs, retires
Howie Kendrick announced via Instagram on Monday that he was retiring after 15 major league seasons.
Giants sign reliever Brebbia to one-year deal
Reliever John Brebbia signed a one-year contract with the Giants on Monday.
La Russa settles DUI case, is angry at himself
White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken-driving charges stemming from his arrest nearly 10 months ago on a freeway in metro Phoenix.
Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: New homes for George Springer, Nolan Arenado?
Two teams have emerged as the front-runners for Springer, while a possible twist could open a road for Arenado out of Colorado. Here's the latest buzz.
Olney: No MLB salary cap? Tell that to this year's free agents
As much as the union fights it, baseball essentially has a salary cap. Here's how it's affecting this winter's market.
Report: MLB payrolls tumble nearly $2.5B in '20
Base wages for 40-man rosters tumbled to $1.54 billion across Major League Baseball in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season -- a decrease of nearly $2.5 billion from 2019.
Maddon: Angels' Adell needs more time in minors
Jo Adell, who entered the 2020 season as ESPN's 10th-highest-rated prospect but struggled as a rookie, "no question" needs more time in the minor leagues, Angels manager Joe Maddon said Friday.
Mets send RHP Ryan to Rangers to complete deal
Mets minor league pitcher Ryder Ryan, who was 3-1 with a 3.05 ERA and 40 strikeouts for Double-A Binghamton in 2019, has been traded to the Rangers to complete the Todd Frazier deal.
Montoyo: FAs all asking if Jays will be in Toronto
"The No. 1 question is if we're going to play in Toronto," manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday. "That's rightly so. Our answer is, 'Yeah, we're hoping so.'"
Bryant: MLB could have elevated Negro Leagues classification without altering record books
MLB had good intentions, but altering record books is the wrong approach. The historical record of the Negro Leagues was born from baseball's racism, and the effects of that racism cannot be retrofitted.
Rays sign RHP Wacha to 1-year, $3M contract
Right-hander Michael Wacha and the Rays have reached a one-year, $3 million contract.
How can the Padres take the next step and push past the Dodgers?
Last season was lots of fun for San Diego, but to really celebrate, the Padres have to get through the world champs.
White Sox-Angels to open Sunday Night Baseball
ESPN will open its Sunday Night Baseball schedule on April 4 when the Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox.
