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Ex-Mets, Cubs exec admits sending explicit text
Former Mets GM Jared Porter acknowledged sending an inappropriate text message to a reporter while he was a Cubs executive in 2016, which led to his firing in New York in 2021.
Dodgers agree to 5-year, $74M deal with Edman
Tommy Edman and the Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension that includes a sixth-year club option and deferred money.
Ohtani seeks baseball cards from ex-interpreter
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Crawford, 2-time WS champ with Giants, retires
Longtime Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford announced his retirement from baseball after a 14-year career in which he won two titles in San Francisco.
Dodgers minor leaguer suspended for doping
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jose D. Hernandez was suspended for next year's Arizona Complex League season on Wednesday following a positive test for boldenone and nandrolone under baseball's minor league drug program.
Champion Dodgers adding Snell, sources say
Left-hander Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Acta returns to bench coach role with Mariners
Manny Acta returned to the Mariners bench coach job on Tuesday under manager Dan Wilson, a role Acta held from 2018-19 under Scott Servais.
Dodgers split $46M from record MLB playoff pool
The MLB playoff pool of $129.1 million set a record, with the champion Dodgers voting for 96.49 full-share equivalents that are worth $477,441 each.
Starter or reliever? Stay with the Phillies or go elsewhere? All-Star Jeff Hoffman opens up on free agency
After two dominant years in Philly, one of the most coveted players in the free agent class has some big decisions to make.
Rays asked to declare stadium decision by Sunday
On Monday, Kathleen Peters, Pinellas County Court Commission chairperson, issued a letter to executives of the Tampa Bay Rays, formally requesting the club declare whether it wants to commit to the construction of a new $1.3 billion stadium by Sunday.
MLB alters Rays' schedule; 69 of last 103 on road
MLB altered the Rays' schedule to avoid weather problems at Steinbrenner Field, with 47 of their first 59 games at home and then 69 of their last 103 on the road.
Ex-big leaguer Chirinos joins O's as bench coach
Robinson Chirinos replaced Fredi González on Monday as the Orioles' bench coach under manager Brandon Hyde.
Sources: Kikuchi, Angels agree to 3-year deal
Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
Carty, 1970 NL batting champ with Braves, dies
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major-league-best .366 for the Braves, has died. He was 85.
Rockies agree to one-year deal with IF Farmer
The Rockies have agreed to a one-year deal with infielder Kyle Farmer after the decision to non-tender Brendan Rodgers, a move that made the former first-round pick a free agent.
Hays, Finnegan, Rodgers among new free agents
Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan and Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer them 2025 contracts.
Woodward returns to Dodgers as first-base coach
Chris Woodward, who served as Dodgers' first base coach from 2016-18, will return for his second stint on manager Dave Roberts' staff.
Rangers reach deals with RHPs Dunning, Sborz
The Rangers agreed to new contracts with right-handers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz ahead of Friday's tender deadline.
Reds land Singer from Royals for India, Wiemer
The Reds acquired starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.
Guilty plea in fraud case tied to Robinson contracts
Mykalai Kontilai, the broadcast executive-turned-entrepreneur who bought Jackie Robinson's first major and minor league professional contracts and then used them to launch a sports memorabilia/auction business, pleaded guilty to wire fraud Thursday.