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Goodbye, shift! Hello, pitch clock!? Why MLB is betting big on new rules for 2023 season
When spring training games start, baseball will look different than ever before. Here's why the league is so confident the changes are for the better.
Jeter will join Fox's MLB team, reunite with A-Rod
Fox Sports announced on Sunday during its Super Bowl pregame show that former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will be part of the network's studio coverage for the coming season, reuniting him with his former teammate, Alex Rodriguez.
Athletics add OF Bleday from Marlins for LHP Puk
The Oakland Athletics acquired veteran outfielder JJ Bleday from the Miami Marlins for left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk on Saturday, both teams announced.
Reliever Adams beats Rays in salary arbitration
Reliever Jason Adam beat the Tampa Bay Rays in his salary arbitration case and will get $1.775 million next season.
Astros lock up Series hero Javier with 5-year deal
The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Cristian Javier to a five-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing, the team announced Friday.
Sources: Dodgers, Peralta agree to 1-year deal
The Dodgers and veteran OF David Peralta agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Darvish to 'push' self during 6-year extension
San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish says he wants to push himself "as far as I can go" during a six-year extension that will take him through his age-42 season.
Alvarado, Phils agree to $3.45M, avoid arbitration
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado, who went 4-2 with a 3.18 ERA last season, avoided arbitration by reaching a one-year, $3.45 million deal.
Minor league pitcher Vargas gets 2nd drug ban
Free agent minor league pitcher Sonny Vargas was suspended for 110 games on Friday following a positive test for Boldenone, his second positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.
Ranking the top MLB prospects for all 15 American League teams
How bright is your favorite teams future? Kiley McDaniel breaks down every AL system.
Trout, Ohtani headline star-laden WBC rosters
Angels teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani headline a star-laden group of players who will compete in the World Baseball Classic.
MLB preparing to take over local broadcasts
Major League Baseball is getting set to take over telecasts if the Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary operating regional networks does not broadcast, at a cost of about $1 billion, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday after an owners' meeting.
MLB to allow pitchers to call own signals in spring
In yet another nod to technology, Major League Baseball will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what's coming next.
Astros' Tucker loses in arbitration, to make $5M
The Astros beat Kyle Tucker in arbitration on Thursday, and the All-Star outfielder will make $5 million this season.
Sources: Padres' Darvish gets 6-year, $108M deal
Yu Darvish and the Padres are in agreement on a six-year, $108 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Inside The Lab: How an empty storefront became a Harlem hot spot for MLB pitchers
Mets reliever Adam Ottavino has turned his private workout facility into a baseball community, from rec leaguers to the pros.
Angels owner Moreno: 'I'd like to keep Ohtani'
Angels owner Arte Moreno, speaking from the MLB owners meetings Wednesday, told the New York Post that he'd "like to keep" Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star heads into his final season under contract.
Guardians get Reds' Boyd for Benson in OF swap
The Guardians traded Will Benson to the Reds on Wednesday for Justin Boyd and a player to be named.
Cards acquire LHP Misiewicz from Royals for cash
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from their cross-state rival Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Wednesday.
How bright is your team's future? Ranking the top MLB prospects for all 15 NL teams
Is your club's minor league system stacked with future stars? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
