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Giants sign reliever Brebbia to one-year deal
Reliever John Brebbia signed a one-year contract with the Giants on Monday.
La Russa settles DUI case, is angry at himself
White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken-driving charges stemming from his arrest nearly 10 months ago on a freeway in metro Phoenix.
Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: New homes for George Springer, Nolan Arenado?
Two teams have emerged as the front-runners for Springer, while a possible twist could open a road for Arenado out of Colorado. Here's the latest buzz.
Olney: No MLB salary cap? Tell that to this year's free agents
As much as the union fights it, baseball essentially has a salary cap. Here's how it's affecting this winter's market.
Report: MLB payrolls tumble nearly $2.5B in '20
Base wages for 40-man rosters tumbled to $1.54 billion across Major League Baseball in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season -- a decrease of nearly $2.5 billion from 2019.
Maddon: Angels' Adell needs more time in minors
Jo Adell, who entered the 2020 season as ESPN's 10th-highest-rated prospect but struggled as a rookie, "no question" needs more time in the minor leagues, Angels manager Joe Maddon said Friday.
Mets send RHP Ryan to Rangers to complete deal
Mets minor league pitcher Ryder Ryan, who was 3-1 with a 3.05 ERA and 40 strikeouts for Double-A Binghamton in 2019, has been traded to the Rangers to complete the Todd Frazier deal.
Montoyo: FAs all asking if Jays will be in Toronto
"The No. 1 question is if we're going to play in Toronto," manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday. "That's rightly so. Our answer is, 'Yeah, we're hoping so.'"
Bryant: MLB could have elevated Negro Leagues classification without altering record books
MLB had good intentions, but altering record books is the wrong approach. The historical record of the Negro Leagues was born from baseball's racism, and the effects of that racism cannot be retrofitted.
Rays sign RHP Wacha to 1-year, $3M contract
Right-hander Michael Wacha and the Rays have reached a one-year, $3 million contract.
How can the Padres take the next step and push past the Dodgers?
Last season was lots of fun for San Diego, but to really celebrate, the Padres have to get through the world champs.
White Sox-Angels to open Sunday Night Baseball
ESPN will open its Sunday Night Baseball schedule on April 4 when the Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox.
Brewers' Counsell sure Yelich will bounce back
Christian Yelich's 2020 hitting struggles are "not going to happen again," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Thursday.
Cora, Red Sox willing to bet Martinez improves
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he's willing to bet that outfielder J.D. Martinez will have a better season after finishing 2020 with a .217 batting average, seven homers and 27 RBIs.
Mattingly bemoans lack of action, wants changes
Don Mattingly joined the growing list of voices who think MLB needs more action, saying Thursday "we have to be open-minded" about more rule changes.
Bryant: Baseball needs to figure out what it wants the game to be
The question hovered over the MLB season before the pandemic shut down the game -- and was reflected throughout this unique year.
Astros GM: Verlander hopes to pitch in 2021
Astros GM James Click said Wednesday on MLB Network that Justin Verlander hopes to pitch this season despite having undergone Tommy John surgery on Sept. 30.
Age is just a number: Over-30 MLB free agents teams shouldn't be afraid to sign
No matter how many birthdays players like Nelson Cruz have celebrated, they can be assets for teams looking to win now.
Ex-Reds RHP DeSclafani to Giants on 1-year deal
The San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a one-year contract, with ESPN's Jeff Passan reporting the deal is worth $6 million.
Black downplays Arenado, Story trade rumors
Rockies manager Bud Black is confident that, despite trade rumors, stars Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story will help anchor the team's lineup when the 2021 season begins.
