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Padres acquire Pirates' Musgrove in 3-team deal
The Padres have acquired right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pirates in a three-team trade that also involves the Mets.
Mets fire GM Porter; Cohen cites 'zero tolerance'
Owner Steven Cohen announced Tuesday that the Mets have fired GM Jared Porter, one day after ESPN reported that Porter had sent explicit texts and images to a reporter in 2016.
Our latest MLB offseason buzz: Second baseman market after LeMahieu, NL DH waiting game and more
Where could teams needing second-base help turn next? How is universal designated hitter indecision holding up free agency? Here's what we're hearing.
Mets GM acknowledges sending explicit images
New York Mets general manager Jared Porter sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016, culminating with a picture of an erect, naked penis, according to a copy of the text history obtained by ESPN.
Source: Chatwood, Jays reach 1-year, $3M deal
Right-hander Tyler Chatwood has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, a source told ESPN. The deal is pending a physical.
Sources: Lester, Nationals agree to 1-year deal
Jon Lester will join Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin in Washington on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.
Padres to acquire Pirates' Musgrove, sources say
The Padres have reached a deal to acquire right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pirates in a three-team trade that also involves the Mets, sources said.
Sources: Red Sox to be cautious with Sale rehab
The Red Sox intend to take it slow with Chris Sale while he rehabs from Tommy John surgery, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.
MLB needs more Black managers. Here's why it won't be me right now
As a former player with an Ivy League degree, Doug Glanville checks all the boxes. But as a Black father in 2021, he's not comfortable taking a job in the dugout.
The MLB teams with the most serious work still to do this offseason
The Mets did their work by adding Francisco Lindor. Now, the spotlight moves to those who have big holes to fill. Enter the Twins, Phillies, Blue Jays and Red Sox.
Ex-A's pitcher bids $115M on share of Coliseum
Former Athletics pitcher Dave Stewart submitted a bid to buy a share of the Oakland Coliseum with plans to develop the site should the A's leave the ballpark.
ValleyCats, dropped as affiliate, sue MLB, Astros
The Tri-City ValleyCats, who operated as a short-season affiliate of the Houston Astros for 18 seasons before being dropped, have filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball and the Astros.
Source: Perez back with Red Sox on 1-year deal
Veteran starter Martin Perez has agreed to a one-year, $5 million guaranteed contract to return to the Boston Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Yankees roll dice on Corey Kluber: Will he return to Cy Young form?
If the longtime ace bounces back from two injury-plagued seasons, New York might have just reeled in one of the biggest fish of this offseason.
Re-signing LeMahieu was top item on Yanks' to-do list -- whom should they add next?
LeMahieu's return answers New York's biggest offseason question, but the Bombers still have some holes to fill.
Cardinals, Flaherty still without deal, swap figures
- The St. Louis Cardinals and ace Jack Flaherty have not agreed to terms on a 2021 contract and they swapped figures for salary arbitration Friday.
Orioles reach 1-year deal with recovering Mancini
The Orioles agreed to a one-year deal with recovering slugger Trey Mancini on Friday but haven't come to terms yet with outfielder Anthony Santander.
Sources: Kluber, Yankees finalizing $11M deal
The New York Yankees are finalizing a one-year, $11 million deal with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.
Red Sox, 3B Devers agree on $4.575M deal
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $4,575,000, one-year deal with third baseman Rafael Devers that avoided salary arbitration, a person with knowledge told the Associated Press.
Cubs avoid arbitration with 3B Bryant, SS Baez
The Cubs avoided arbitration with Kris Bryant and Javy Baez. Bryant will make $19.5 million this season, and Baez will make $11.65 million.