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Sources: Yanks add Matzek with minor league deal

TEst 4 February 10, 2025 - 6:51pm
The New York Yankees and veteran reliever Tyler Matzek have agreed on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, sources told ESPN's Jorge Castillo Monday night, adding another experienced left-hander to the bullpen mix on the eve of camp.

CC to have Yanks logo in HOF; Astros for Wagner

TEst 4 February 10, 2025 - 2:12pm
CC Sabathia (Yankees), Billy Wagner (Astros), Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners), Dave Parker (Pirates) and Dick Allen (Phillies) will represent their longtime teams on their Hall of Fame plaques.

Exec Zaidi returns to Dodgers as special adviser

TEst 4 February 10, 2025 - 2:12pm
The Dodgers have hired Farhan Zaidi, the former president of baseball operations for the Giants, to their front office as a special adviser.

Reds to wear No. 14 sleeve patch to honor Rose

TEst 4 February 10, 2025 - 10:01am
The Cincinnati Reds will wear a No. 14 patch on the sleeve of their jersey this season to honor hometown star and career hits leader Pete Rose, the team announced Monday.

Brewers to wear patch to honor late Bob Uecker

TEst 4 February 10, 2025 - 6:27am
The Brewers will honor late broadcaster Bob Uecker with a uniform patch that features his signature over a gold-and-navy plaid print.

Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training

TEst 4 February 10, 2025 - 3:55am
From the big-spending Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox, here's what has us most excited this spring.

Source: Hernandez rejoins Dodgers for 4th time

TEst 4 February 9, 2025 - 2:43pm
Super-utility player Enrique Hernandez will return to the Dodgers for a fourth time after reaching a free agent deal, a source told ESPN.

In deal's last year, Cubs' Hoyer wary of pressure

TEst 4 February 9, 2025 - 1:14pm
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, yet to make a playoff appearance as he enters the final season of his contract, knows 2025 looms large for his own career, telling reporters on Sunday, the first day of spring training, there's a sense of "uncertainty."

Reports: Padres on verge of signing veteran Joe

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 6:22pm
The San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports.

Scherzer has eyes on winning title with 3rd team

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 3:58pm
Max Scherzer joined the Blue Jays convinced he can win a World Series with a third team following titles with Washington and Texas.

Hall of Famer Boggs says he's now cancer free

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 3:58pm
Wade Boggs, who five months ago revealed that he had prostate cancer, now says he's cancer free.

Drury joins White Sox on minor league contract

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 3:58pm
Veteran infielder Brandon Drury, who is coming off a disappointing 2024 season with the Angels, agreed to a minor league deal with the White Sox on Friday.

Sources: Mancini, D-backs agree to new deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 1:16pm
Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, sources told ESPN.

Rengifo beats Angels in arbitration for 2nd time

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 10:12am
Luis Rengifo beat the Angels in salary arbitration for the second time in three years and will earn $5.95 million instead of the team's offer of $5.8 million.

News or noise: Ohtani's pitching timetable, Alonso's return to Flushing

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 9:27am
Tristan H. Cockcroft keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

MLB spring training 2025: Schedule, highlights, updates and more

TEst 4 February 7, 2025 - 4:46am
We have everything you need to know as players begin to report to camps, including key dates.

Ex-Ohtani interpreter gets 57-month sentence

TEst 4 February 6, 2025 - 5:18pm
Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing about $17 million from Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to repay gambling debts.

Source: Angels, Moncada reach 1-year, $5M deal

TEst 4 February 6, 2025 - 5:18pm
Third baseman Yoan Moncada, who slashed just .236/.291/.387 for the White Sox over the last three seasons, reached a deal with the Angels, a source told ESPN.

Manfred: Fans concerned over no MLB salary cap

TEst 4 February 6, 2025 - 11:55am
Rob Manfred says he is getting emails from fans concerned over MLB's lack of a salary cap following an offseason spending spree by the Dodgers.

John Seidler approved as Padres' control person

TEst 4 February 6, 2025 - 9:18am
Major League Baseball owners unanimously voted to approve John Seidler as the San Diego Padres' new control person on Thursday, commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters.

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