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Red Sox sign RHP McHugh to a one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox signed right-hander Collin McHugh to a one-year contract on Thursday and designated right-hander Hector Velazquez for assignment.
Remember when tanking ruled MLB? Those days might be over
Losing -- a lot -- used to be a World Series-winning philosophy. But teams are learning that the costs can far outweigh the benefits.
Acuna in 40/40 club? 162 combined games for Judge and Stanton? Our MLB over/unders for 2020
How these 10 coin flips land could shape the upcoming baseball season. Here are our picks.
Bettor charged with threats of violence to athletes
A 23-year-old sports bettor known as "Parlay Patz" faces federal counts related to transmitting threats of violence directed at professional and collegiate athletes and their friends and families.
Britton: Proposed in-game video ban 'extreme'
Yankees pitcher Zack Britton said MLB's proposal to ban player access to video during games "would be like a blackout" and is "a pretty extreme stance" because of the Astros scandal.
Bettor charged for violent threats to athletes
A 23-year-old sports bettor known as "Parlay Patz" faces federal counts related to transmitting threats of violence directed at professional and collegiate athletes and their friends and families.
MLBPA: Proposed in-game video ban 'extreme'
Yankees pitcher Zack Britton said the MLB's proposal to ban player access to video during games "would be like a blackout" and is "a pretty extreme stance" because of the Astros' scandal.
Yankees pay tribute to trailblazing scout Rodman
Kelly Rodman, who scouted amateur players in the Northeast for the New York Yankees, died Wednesday, the team announced. Rodman, one of a handful of full-time female scouts working for major league teams, began scouting for the Yankees in 2014.
Bettor charged after violent threats to athletes
A 23-year-old sports bettor known as "Parlay Patz" faces federal counts related to transmitting threats of violence directed at professional and collegiate athletes and their friends and families.
Source: Sale not expected to have TJ surgery
While Chris Sale's elbow injury remains a concern for the Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN that the left-hander is not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Brewers thrilled by Yelich news as OF stays quiet
Christian Yelich is staying quiet when it comes to his contract situation with the Brewers -- but his teammates are all-too-happy to sing his praises.
Bellinger insists golf swings didn't 'knot' up back
Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger said he did not get a "knot" in his back from swinging at golf balls at Albert Pujols' annual charity event at Topgolf on Sunday.
House committee approves study of minors
The House Oversight and Reform Committee approved legislation to have the comptroller general of the U.S. study baseball's minor leagues, which are trying to fend off a contraction proposal from major league clubs.
Reds' Bauer, Manfred have 'productive meeting'
Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer, who has been highly critical of commissioner Rob Manfred on a variety of issues, says he had a productive meeting with Manfred on a wide range of topics.
Index of Kiley McDaniel's 2020 top MLB prospect rankings
Prospect rankings, team lists and features -- here are all the links you need to follow this year's crop of future stars.
Mookie Betts is going to make $200 million more than Christian Yelich. Here's why
Two MVPs. Two very different approaches to getting paid. Here's what the vast difference in their future earnings says about MLB's economic system.
What a Yelich contract extension could mean for the Brewers
Paying the 2018 NL MVP $215 million might be a win-win, but what other young stars could strike gold?
Red Sox waiting for third opinion on Sale's elbow
The Red Sox are waiting on one more medical opinion on Chris Sale's injured elbow, with interim manager Ron Roenicke stressing that the team needs "to get this right" before determining how to proceed.
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects for 2020
Spoiler alert: Wander Franco leads our list. Which MLB stars of tomorrow follow the best prospect since Mike Trout in this year's rankings?
What rewatching two key Astros 2017 World Series games tells us
Here's what seeing Game 4 (Alex Wood) and Game 5 (Clayton Kershaw) reveals given what we know now about Houston's sign stealing.