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Exemptions for ADHD drugs drop to record-low
A record low 54 major league players were given permission to use medication for ADHD, down from 61 last year and 119 in 2013.
Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming? What you need to know about MLB's looming labor battle
With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.
Sources: Orioles, Helsley agree to 2-year deal
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal
Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a 7-year, $210M deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.
Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
The Astros have finalized their coaching staff for next season after hiring assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz and catching instructor Tim Cossins.
MLB execs predict the offseason: Where will top free agent pitchers land? Does Tucker get $400 million?
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.
Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.
Red Sox acquire durable Gray in trade with Cards
The Red Sox have acquired veteran Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for two pitchers. The three-time All-Star was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.
Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association.
How good are this year's top Japanese free agents -- and who could sign them?
We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026 and where they might land.
They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever ... it's been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?
Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the country looks to defend their 2023 title.
Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025.
Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract
Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen.
Mets GM: Running it back isn't right thing to do
In addressing the Mets' decision to trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, GM David Stearns said "last year wasn't good enough and running it back with the exact same group wasn't the right thing to do."
Rockies retain Schaeffer after 119-loss season
Warren Schaeffer, who took over as interim manager of the Rockies after Bud Black was fired amid a historically bad season, will return as manager in 2026.
Superlatives for the 2025-26 MLB free agent class, from Kyle Tucker to Alex Bregman
Surprise signings? Slugger or bust? Most impact? We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.
Sources: Rangers, Mets to swap Semien, Nimmo
The Mets and Rangers have agreed to a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to New York and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Texas, sources told ESPN
Dodgers items sell for nearly $900K at auction
A quartet of Los Angeles Dodgers items sold at California-based SCP Auctions for just under $900,000 over the weekend, including the 2025 World Series Game 7 tying and winning home run balls caught by father-and-son duo John and Matthew Bains.