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An ace to the NL East? Two star catchers on the move? Eight trades we want to see at the winter meetings

TEst 4 December 2, 2022 - 3:57am
Slow start to the offseason? No problem -- here are the deals we would make for the Yankees, Mariners and more next week in California.

Playing by Aaron Judge's rules? For once, a player has real power over the Yankees

TEst 4 December 2, 2022 - 3:55am
As the face of the franchise, the free agent could force owner Hal Steinbrenner to channel his father -- and bring the slugger back at any cost.

Rays moving camp site due to hurricane damage

TEst 4 December 1, 2022 - 8:14pm
The Rays said they intend to explore several options before making a decision on where to hold spring training and play Grapefruit League games when camp opens.

Sources: Eflin lands largest FA deal ever for Rays

TEst 4 December 1, 2022 - 5:49pm
The Tampa Bay Rays and Zach Eflin reached a three-year agreement worth $40 million, sources told ESPN, the largest free agent contract in team history.

Kurkjian: Remembering Gaylord Perry, a legendary MLB character

TEst 4 December 1, 2022 - 4:24pm
Perry is often best remembered for throwing a spitball, which to some, made him an overrated pitcher. More likely, more accurately, he was underrated.

Sources: Tigers agree to deal with LHP Boyd

TEst 4 December 1, 2022 - 8:50am
Left-hander Matt Boyd and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a contract, pending physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Hall of Famer Perry, spitball master, dies at 84

TEst 4 December 1, 2022 - 8:40am
Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball, died Thursday. He was 84.

'It's a never-ending process': How Trea Turner evolved into a potential $300 million free agent

TEst 4 December 1, 2022 - 4:05am
For all the talk about Aaron Judge, Turner is right there as this winter's top free agent. Here's why.

Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in probe

TEst 4 November 30, 2022 - 10:19pm
Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation.

MLBPA's Clark: Push for our players 'never stops'

TEst 4 November 30, 2022 - 5:05pm
Tony Clark, who will lead the Major League Baseball Players Association through 2027, said he is "humbled to be in a position to advocate for the guys."

Mariners sign reliever Gott to 1-year contract

TEst 4 November 30, 2022 - 3:42pm
Reliever Trevor Gott, who held opponents to a .204 batting average in 45 2/3 innings for Milwaukee last season, has signed with the Mariners.

Blue Jays bringing in Mattingly as bench coach

TEst 4 November 30, 2022 - 7:14am
Don Mattingly is joining the Blue Jays as bench coach to manager John Schneider.

Why a winter meetings frenzy could be brewing -- and who could sign in San Diego

TEst 4 November 30, 2022 - 5:12am
Without a lockout looming, this MLB offseason has gotten off to a slow start -- but there are signs things could start to change as the winter meetings finally return.

Hot stove survey: Where will deGrom and Judge sign? Who will get traded?

TEst 4 November 30, 2022 - 5:12am
We asked baseball insiders to predict where stars will land and which teams will spend big this winter.

MLBPA executive director Clark gets extension

TEst 4 November 29, 2022 - 4:24pm
The Major League Baseball Players Association has voted to extend the contract of executive director Tony Clark through 2027.

1B Abreu, a 'first-rate guy,' officially joins Astros

TEst 4 November 29, 2022 - 1:43pm
Saying that 'the Astros have created a great culture,' former White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu officially joined Houston on Tuesday one day after agreeing to a free agent contract.

Sources: Nats, Candelario agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 November 29, 2022 - 8:11am
Jeimer Candelario, who had a .217 batting average last season after leading the majors in doubles in 2021, has reached a deal with the Nationals, sources said.

Making the perfect offseason moves for five of MLB's most interesting teams

TEst 4 November 29, 2022 - 4:11am
We plot out the moves to make -- and avoid -- for a number of clubs that could define the winter.

Angels' Ohtani voted majors' top DH again

TEst 4 November 28, 2022 - 6:00pm
Shohei Ohtani beat out Yordan Alvarez to win the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award for the second straight year.

Twins owner steps back from daily operations

TEst 4 November 28, 2022 - 5:27pm
Twins owner Jim Pohlad has handed day-to-day operations of the club to his nephew Joe Pohlad.

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