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Rays respond to county ultimatum: Deal 'in effect'

TEst 4 December 2, 2024 - 4:23pm
In response to a deadline from the Pinellas County Commission to declare whether they are in or out on a new stadium agreement, the Rays said in a letter Monday that their deal to build a $1.3 billion ballpark is still "in effect."

Molitor, Murray among voters for HOF classic era

TEst 4 December 2, 2024 - 10:14am
Paul Molitor, Eddie Murray, Tony Pérez, Lee Smith and Ozzie Smith are among 16 voters who will decide who gets into the Hall of Fame from the classic era ballot.

Sources: Cubs, Boyd agree to 2-year, $29M deal

TEst 4 December 2, 2024 - 7:30am
Matthew Boyd, who went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA for Cleveland after returning from surgery, has reached a two-year, $29M deal with the Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Why Willy Adames is going to get paid big money this winter -- and which teams could give it to him

TEst 4 December 2, 2024 - 4:43am
He isn't a household name, but when Adames plays, his teams win. Here's what makes the shortstop special -- and where he could end up.

Sources: Mets, Montas agree to 2-year, $34M deal

TEst 4 December 1, 2024 - 8:41pm
Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.

Ex-Mets, Cubs exec admits sending explicit text

TEst 4 November 30, 2024 - 11:34am
Former Mets GM Jared Porter acknowledged sending an inappropriate text message to a reporter while he was a Cubs executive in 2016, which led to his firing in New York in 2021.

Dodgers agree to 5-year, $74M deal with Edman

TEst 4 November 29, 2024 - 4:41pm
Tommy Edman and the Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension that includes a sixth-year club option and deferred money.

Ohtani seeks baseball cards from ex-interpreter

TEst 4 November 27, 2024 - 9:51pm
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

Crawford, 2-time WS champ with Giants, retires

TEst 4 November 27, 2024 - 3:57pm
Longtime Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford announced his retirement from baseball after a 14-year career in which he won two titles in San Francisco.

Dodgers minor leaguer suspended for doping

TEst 4 November 27, 2024 - 3:57pm
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jose D. Hernandez was suspended for next year's Arizona Complex League season on Wednesday following a positive test for boldenone and nandrolone under baseball's minor league drug program.

Champion Dodgers adding Snell, sources say

TEst 4 November 26, 2024 - 8:08pm
Left-hander Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Acta returns to bench coach role with Mariners

TEst 4 November 26, 2024 - 12:25pm
Manny Acta returned to the Mariners bench coach job on Tuesday under manager Dan Wilson, a role Acta held from 2018-19 under Scott Servais.

Dodgers split $46M from record MLB playoff pool

TEst 4 November 26, 2024 - 7:11am
The MLB playoff pool of $129.1 million set a record, with the champion Dodgers voting for 96.49 full-share equivalents that are worth $477,441 each.

Starter or reliever? Stay with the Phillies or go elsewhere? All-Star Jeff Hoffman opens up on free agency

TEst 4 November 26, 2024 - 4:25am
After two dominant years in Philly, one of the most coveted players in the free agent class has some big decisions to make.

Rays asked to declare stadium decision by Sunday

TEst 4 November 25, 2024 - 9:24pm
On Monday, Kathleen Peters, Pinellas County Court Commission chairperson, issued a letter to executives of the Tampa Bay Rays, formally requesting the club declare whether it wants to commit to the construction of a new $1.3 billion stadium by Sunday.

MLB alters Rays' schedule; 69 of last 103 on road

TEst 4 November 25, 2024 - 2:11pm
MLB altered the Rays' schedule to avoid weather problems at Steinbrenner Field, with 47 of their first 59 games at home and then 69 of their last 103 on the road.

Ex-big leaguer Chirinos joins O's as bench coach

TEst 4 November 25, 2024 - 2:11pm
Robinson Chirinos replaced Fredi González on Monday as the Orioles' bench coach under manager Brandon Hyde.

Sources: Kikuchi, Angels agree to 3-year deal

TEst 4 November 25, 2024 - 6:35am
Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.

Carty, 1970 NL batting champ with Braves, dies

TEst 4 November 24, 2024 - 11:08am
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major-league-best .366 for the Braves, has died. He was 85.

Rockies agree to one-year deal with IF Farmer

TEst 4 November 23, 2024 - 10:26am
The Rockies have agreed to a one-year deal with infielder Kyle Farmer after the decision to non-tender Brendan Rodgers, a move that made the former first-round pick a free agent.

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