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Brewers acquire Caratini in trade with Padres

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 3:47pm
The Brewers acquired backup catcher Victor Caratini in a trade with the Padres, filling a void left by the 80-game suspension of Pedro Severino.

Baseball brunch: Early Sunday games scheduled

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 3:47pm
MLB and NBC agreed to a new Sunday morning package of broadcast streams that will start at 11:30 a.m. and noon EDT.

2022 MLB predictions: From the expanded playoffs and the World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 12:47pm
What's in store for baseball this season? We asked 38 MLB experts to vote for -- and defend -- their picks.

Poll: Interest outweighs ire over season delay

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 12:47pm
About 1 in 4 fans of Major League Baseball feel at least some anger toward the sport after its first work stoppage in a generation, according to a new poll, but the vast majority are still excited about the new season.

MLB names Sabathia special assistant to Manfred

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 12:47pm
As a special assistant to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, CC Sabathia, who retired after the 2019 season, is tasked with addressing player relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, social responsibility, youth participation and broadcasting.

Sources: Guardians extend Ramirez for $124M

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 9:47am
All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.

Sources: Guardians lock up Ramirez with $124M

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 6:45am
All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.

Red Sox-Yankees opener PPD due to weather

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 6:45am
The Opening Day game between the rival Red Sox and Yankees has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in New York.

M's-Twins opener PPD, pushing back star debuts

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 6:45am
The Opening Day game between the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in Minneapolis.

MLB players' union gave $50K to minor leaguers

TEst 4 April 6, 2022 - 3:45am
The union for Major League Baseball players gave $50,000 to their minor league counterparts in November 2021, according to the annual financial disclosure dated March 31 and filed by the MLBPA with the U.S. Labor Department.

Reports: Astros, Pressly agree to $30M extension

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 9:47pm
The Astros and closer Ryan Pressly have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.

MLB to allow anti-sign-stealing device this year

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 6:45pm
Pitchers and catchers will have the option of using new technological signaling devices as they decide what pitches to throw in the upcoming regular season.

Marlins, Aguilar agree on one-year, $7.5M deal

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 6:45pm
The Miami Marlins have reached a one-year, $7.5 million agreement with first baseman first baseman Jesús Aguilar.

Rays OF Margot gets 2-year deal worth $19M

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 6:45pm
The Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Manuel Margot, who would have been eligible for free agency after this season, have agreed to a two-year contract worth $19 million.

Reds release outfielder Akiyama after 2 seasons

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 3:44pm
The Cincinnati Reds released outfielder Shogo Akiyama on Tuesday and will owe him $8 million for the 2022 season.

Cards' Goldschmidt bats .500 in spring training

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 3:44pm
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt closed spring training Tuesday with an incredible .500 batting average in preseason play.

MLB players union gave $50K to minor leaguers

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 3:44pm
The union for Major League Baseball players gave $50,000 to their minor league counterparts in November 2021, according to the annual financial disclosure dated March 31 and filed by the MLBPA with the U.S. Labor Department.

Phenom Witt Jr. to start at third base for Royals

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 12:43pm
Bobby Witt Jr., whose father pitched 16 seasons in the majors, will be the starting third baseman for the Royals on Opening Day. Witt, 21, is ranked No. 2 in ESPN's top prospects for the 2022 season.

Meadows expected to be ready for Tigers' opener

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 12:43pm
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows, acquired Monday from the Tampa Bay Rays, is expected to be ready for Friday's regular season opener against the Chicago White Sox.

Source: Dodgers add Betances on minors deal

TEst 4 April 5, 2022 - 12:43pm
The Dodgers have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Dellin Betances.

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