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$3.265 billion?! Making sense of MLB's biggest free-agent frenzy ever

TEst 4 March 22, 2022 - 6:40am
Teams have never spent this much in an offseason before. Here's why -- and what it means for the sport.

The super fan who loves Ken Griffey Jr.

TEst 4 March 22, 2022 - 6:40am
A super fan named Jason Vass owns 100,000-plus Ken Griffey Jr. baseball cards, a world record. The reason for his love of Griffey goes deep -- really deep.

Fantasy baseball: Wainwright, Cruz and the rest of the 'Do Draft' list

TEst 4 March 22, 2022 - 6:40am
Eric Karabell identifies the players he is willing to reach for a little bit in fantasy baseball drafts in order to make sure that they do, in fact, end up on his roster.

Fantasy baseball: Tout Wars NL-only draft recap

TEst 4 March 22, 2022 - 6:40am
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses what he learned from his Tout Wars NL-only draft and the key takeaways you should consider heading into your own drafts.

Twins embrace Correa, front office 'commitment'

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 6:37pm
Two days after agreeing to a deal that makes him the highest-paid infielder in baseball, Carlos Correa walked into the Twins clubhouse and introduced himself to almost everyone inside. "He's a guy you want on your team. Period," said Tyler Duffey.

Scherzer good 'as advertised' in Mets spring debut

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 6:37pm
Max Scherzer found the strike zone with 55 of his 72 pitches in his Mets spring debut. He surrendered three hits and didn't walk anyone, while striking out five Marlins.

Molina gets warm welcome at Cardinals' camp

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 6:37pm
After missing the first week of camp for personal reasons, Yadier Molina arrived at the Cardinals' complex on Monday for what will likely be his final spring training.

Ohtani K's five in spring mound debut for Angels

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 3:37pm
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound Monday, striking out five batters while giving up one run over 2 1/3 innings for the Angels.

MLB letter to Yanks on sign stealing to go public

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 12:36pm
A letter from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees GM Brian Cashman regarding the league's findings of its investigation of the team's involvement in sign stealing will be made public.

Sources: Rockies, McMahon agree to $70M deal

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 12:36pm
Infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies agreed on a six-year, $70 million contract extension Monday, capping a week of spending in which the team guaranteed more than a quarter-billion dollars in salary, sources told ESPN.

Fantasy baseball: Tout Wars mixed-league draft recap

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 9:36am
Eric Karabell discusses what he learned from his Tout Wars mixed-league draft and the key takeaways you should consider heading into your own drafts.

MLB's universal DH is here: What it means -- and doesn't mean -- might surprise you

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 6:36am
We separate myth from reality as pitchers get set to lay down their bats forever.

What is the fantasy baseball impact of the Story deal?

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 6:36am
Eric Karabell examines the takeaways related to Story joining the Red Sox.

A+! Carlos Correa signing a stunning slam dunk for Twins

TEst 4 March 21, 2022 - 6:36am
Landing this offseason's No. 1 free agent shows busy Minnesota is all-in on winning -- and the Twins might not be done yet.might

Former Red Sox pitcher Richards joins Rangers

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 9:43pm
Garrett Richards, who was 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA in a topsy-turvy season for the Boston Red Sox last season, signed a one-year deal on Sunday with the Texas Rangers, who envision the veteran in a relief role.

Mets newcomer Marte slowed by oblique injury

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 6:42pm
Starling Marte has been affected by a left oblique ailment that has prevented him from hitting at all during the Mets' first week of spring training camp.

M's reliever Sadler set for season-ending surgery

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 6:42pm
Mariners reliever Casey Sadler needs season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder, manager Scott Servais said Sunday.

Astros' Altuve 'surprised' Correa joined Twins

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 3:42pm
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve said Sunday he "was surprised" that Carlos Correa agreed to a contract with the Twins.

Free-agency grades: Can Trevor Story help the Red Sox take the stacked AL East?

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 12:41pm
Colorado's All-Star shortstop is heading to Boston to play second base. Will he move the Red Sox to the top of the new-look AL East?

What is the fantasy baseball impact of the Trevor Story deal?

TEst 4 March 20, 2022 - 12:41pm
Eric Karabell examines the takeaways, in terms of fantasy baseball, related to the free-agent deal that sends Trevor Story to the Boston Red Sox.

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