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Giants reportedly bringing back veteran Pence

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 5:39pm
The Giants reportedly are bringing back Hunter Pence, and they also signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to minor league deals.

Rangers sign former closer Allen to minors deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 5:39pm
Cody Allen, who had at least 30 saves for three consecutive seasons with the Indians from 2015 to '17 and struggled with the Angels last season, has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.

MLBPA chief on Betts trade: Resolve it quickly

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
MLBPA chief Tony Clark says "the proposed trades between the Dodgers, Red Sox, Twins, and Angels need to be resolved without further delay."

Taylor, Dodgers avoid arbitration with 2-year deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
Chris Taylor and the Dodgers have agreed to a two-year, $13.4 million contract, avoiding arbitration.

Morales retires after 13-season run in majors

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
Kendrys Morales has retired after 13 seasons that included a World Series title with the Royals in 2015.

Pederson to get $7.75M after arbitration loss

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
Outfielder Joc Pederson will make $7.75 million this season after losing his arbitration case, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Pederson gets $7.75M after arbitration

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 11:38am
Outfielder Joc Pederson will make $7.75 million this season after losing his arbitration case, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Mendoza signs ESPN extension, leaves Mets job

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 11:38am
Jessica Mendoza, an analyst on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball since 2015, has reached a multiyear extension and will become the first woman to serve as a solo analyst on national baseball telecasts.

The legend of The Martian, the Yankees' $5 million, 16-year-old, international coup

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 11:38am
He was born in 2003, but Jasson Dominguez already has an out-of-this-world nickname, a game drawing comparisons to that of Mike Trout -- and a long line of MLB scouts and executives willing to bet that the hype is real.

Will Cubs trade Kris Bryant before spring training? Here are the options

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 8:38am
A week before players report, rumors are heating up about Chicago's third baseman's future. We break down the possibilities.

How long will Mike Trout be the best player in baseball?

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 5:37am
The Angels outfielder is the game's top player again entering 2020. But when (and how) will someone take over that perch?

First Mookie Betts, now Kris Bryant? Here are the Cubs' trade options

TEst 4 February 7, 2020 - 5:37am
With Betts set to leave Boston, the Cubs are on the clock with their star third baseman. Will they keep him? Or deal him -- and where?

With Cohen deal off, Mets to seek another buyer

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 8:46pm
The Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer after talks ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the team from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

Nakken: 'Responsibility' as 1st female MLB coach

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 8:46pm
Alyssa Nakken says she is honored to take on the challenge of being the first female major league coach after joining the Giants' staff.

Hinch: 'Fair question' if Astros' Series win tainted

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 8:46pm
Former Astros manager AJ Hinch isn't dismissing the idea that Houston's 2017 World Series championship has been tainted by the sign-stealing scandal that cost him his job, telling MLB Network in an interview, "It's a fair question."

Sources: Astros expected to sign Cuban OF Leon

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 8:46pm
Outfielder Pedro Leon, who defected from Cuba, is expected to sign with the Houston Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

Ex-pitcher Young filling Torre's disciplinarian role

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 5:46pm
Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner's office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner and former pitcher Chris Young will take over in deciding suspensions and fines for on-field matters.

MLB to limit live video; Red Sox ruling due soon

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 2:45pm
Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday that Major League Baseball intends to impose new limits on what live video is available to teams during games. He also hopes to rule on alleged electronic sign stealing by the Red Sox by next week.

Berrios loses to Twins in arbitration; teams 2-0

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 11:43am
The Minnesota Twins beat pitcher Jose Berrios in salary arbitration giving teams a 2-0 record in hearings this year. Berrios will be paid $4,025,000 rather than his request for $4.4 million.

Manfred: Mets sale from Wilpons to Cohen off

TEst 4 February 6, 2020 - 11:43am
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says talks have ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the New York Mets from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steven Cohen.

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