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Fantasy fallout from the revised Betts deal

TEst 4 February 10, 2020 - 8:43am
Terms of the big Mookie Betts deal have changed since originally announced. Here's Tristan H. Cockcroft's take on what it all means to fantasy managers beyond the big names.

One thing to watch for all 30 teams as spring training begins

TEst 4 February 10, 2020 - 5:43am
As players start reporting to spring training this week, the fans of every team have something or somebody to focus on.

Sources: Betts, Price trade to Dodgers completed

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 8:42pm
The blockbuster trade that will send Mookie Betts and David Price from the Red Sox to the Dodgers has finally been agreed upon, sources told ESPN.

Mookie is headed to L.A. at last: Here's what you need to know

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 8:42pm
The Betts blockbuster finally is settled. What got the deal done? And did Boston fare better in the end?

Sources: Betts trade to Dodgers finally done

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 5:41pm
The blockbuster trade that will send Mookie Betts from the Red Sox to the Dodgers has finally been agreed upon, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Deal to send Pederson to Angels now off

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 5:41pm
The deal that would have sent Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson to the Angels is now off the table.

Source: Dodgers, Twins agree to new Maeda deal

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 5:41pm
In a separate deal from the Mookie Betts trade, the Dodgers are sending Kenta Maeda and cash to the Twins for Brusdar Graterol and the 67th pick, according to a source.

Mookie to the Dodgers finally is done: Here's what you need to know

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 5:41pm
It took nearly a week, but the Betts blockbuster is settled. What got the deal done? And did the Red Sox fare better in the end?

Buster's best bets: Finding some winners in MLB over/unders

TEst 4 February 9, 2020 - 11:37am
Is Vegas selling the Diamondbacks short? How about the Twins and Indians? Buster Olney rolls the dice and makes some picks.

Rays trade Pagan to Padres for Margot, prospect

TEst 4 February 8, 2020 - 8:43pm
The Rays traded reliever Emilio Pagan to the Padres for center fielder Manuel Margot and catcher/outfielder prospect Logan Driscoll.

Morton regrets not stopping Astros' sign stealing

TEst 4 February 8, 2020 - 8:43pm
Charlie Morton, who pitched for the Astros in 2017 and 2018, said he should have done more to stop his teammates from illegally stealing signs in 2017.

Giants C Garcia (hip) to miss up to eight months

TEst 4 February 8, 2020 - 8:43pm
Aramis Garcia had surgery on his right hip after getting injured during winter ball in the Dominican Republic in December. He will miss up to eight months.

Benintendi, Red Sox avoid arbitration with deal

TEst 4 February 8, 2020 - 5:40pm
The Boston Red Sox announced Saturday that they have signed outfielder Andrew Benintendi to a two-year contract to avoid salary arbitration. The Boston Globe reports the deal is worth $10 million.

Former outfielder Angel Echevarria dies at 48

TEst 4 February 8, 2020 - 5:40pm
Angel Echevarria, who played outfield and had a career .280 batting average for the Rockies, Brewers and Cubs during his seven MLB seasons, has died at the age of 48.

Source: White Sox agree with Cuban RHP Vera

TEst 4 February 8, 2020 - 5:40pm
The White Sox have agreed with Cuban right-handed pitcher Norge Carlos Vera on a deal that the sides expect to make official when the new international signing period opens July 2, a source told ESPN.

Key quotes and takeaways from AJ Hinch's first interview since sign-stealing scandal

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 8:39pm
Here's what Houston's ex-manager said -- and what you should make of his words.

Report: Astros front office initiated sign scheme

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 8:39pm
A program called "Codebreaker" was introduced to the Astros by an intern in the organization in September 2016, and laid the groundwork for the team's electronic sign-stealing ploys, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Hinch 'not proud,' takes blame for Astros scandal

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 8:39pm
Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch took responsibility for his role in the team's sign-stealing scandal during an apology-laden interview that aired on MLB TV on Friday evening.

Giants bring back veteran Pence on $3M deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 8:39pm
The Giants are bringing back Hunter Pence, and they also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to minor league deals.

Report: Astros intern introduced sign-stealing ploy

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 5:39pm
A program called "Codebreaker" was introduced to the Astros by an intern in the organization in September 2016, and laid the groundwork for the team's electronic sign-stealing ploys.

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