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Which teams have gained (and lost) the most wins this offseason?

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 5:47am
We've already seen some huge hot stove moves. Where have the biggest value shifts come so far, and what is still to come?

Ohtani completes final step in Tommy John rehab

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 5:44pm
The Angels' Shohei Ohtani completed the final step in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will return to Japan, where he'll recover for his anticipated return to a two-way role next season.

Royals reach deal with 3B Franco, sources say

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 2:42pm
The Royals have agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with Maikel Franco, who will become Kansas City's primary third baseman in 2020, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Source: Teheran, Angels agree to one-year deal

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 2:42pm
Julio Teheran, who made six straight Opening Day starts for the Braves and went 10-11 with a 3.81 ERA in 2019, has reached a one-year deal with the Angels, a source told ESPN.

Report: MLBPA wants Ellsbury's $26M from Yanks

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 11:41am
The players' union has filed a grievance against the Yankees, seeking $21.1 million that was on Jacoby Ellsbury's contract for 2020 plus a $5 million buyout for 2021. The outfielder was released on Nov. 20.

Source: Brewers, Smoak reach 1-year, $5M deal

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 8:41am
First baseman Justin Smoak, who slumped to a .208 batting average with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs in 121 games for the Blue Jays last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Brewers, a source told ESPN.

Sizing up the relief pitcher market so far -- and where it could go from here

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 5:41am
Free-agent relievers should be coming off the board soon, with the three-batter rule adding to the intrigue. Here are some under-the-radar names to watch.

MLB Duo Power Rankings: Are Trout and Rendon baseball's best pair of teammates?

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 5:41am
With two superstars joining forces in Los Angeles, we rank the most dynamic duos in baseball.

Red Sox owe team record $13.4M in luxury tax

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 5:49pm
The Red Sox will pay a team record $13.4 million luxury tax after failing to make the playoffs, and the Yankees finished with a $6.7 million bill, likely a fraction of what they will pay next year. The Cubs must pay $7.6 million.

The best and worst free-agent signings of the decade for all 30 teams

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 2:48pm
Beltre and Scherzer? Yeah, those worked out. Pujols and Chris Davis? Yikes. These are the moves that made or broke your team.

Gerrit Cole joins these stars who have hit the barber to become Yankees

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 2:48pm
Bearded with long flowing locks in Houston, the Bombers' $324 million ace arrived in New York with a new clean-shaven look. He's in good company.

Kemp heading to Marlins on minor league deal

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 2:48pm
Former All-Star Matt Kemp has agreed to a minor league deal with the Marlins.

Source: Sogard reaches 1-year deal with Brewers

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 11:48am
Eric Sogard, who rebounded with a career season with the Blue Jays and Rays in 2019 after an atrocious 2018 campaign, has reached a one-year deal with the Brewers, a source told ESPN.

Cole: 'It was my dream' to pitch for Yankees

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 11:48am
Gerrit Cole, who was introduced by the Yankees on Wednesday, said he was happy he had a second opportunity to chase his "dream" to pitch for the Bronx Bombers.

Navy likely puts Red Sox draftee's career on hold

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 11:48am
Red Sox draftee Noah Song does not expect to continue his baseball career for the near future after the Navy said on Tuesday they would not allow him a waiver to defer his service.

Reports: Kemp to Marlins on minor league deal

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 8:46am
Former All-Star Matt Kemp has agreed to a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to reports.

Source: Blue Jays reach deal with Yamaguchi

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 8:46am
Japanese right-hander Shun Yamaguchi, who led the Central League in strikeouts last season, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The best and worst free-agent signing of the decade for all 30 teams

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 5:44am
Beltre and Scherzer? Yeah, those worked out. Pujols and Chris Davis? Yikes. These are the moves that made or broke your team.

Missed on Strasburg, Cole and MadBum? Here are five low-cost alternatives

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 5:44am
Many of the best free-agent rotation options are off the board, but there are still possibilities that are worth a shot.

Caught stealing: Francona's swiped rings found

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 5:44am
Two World Series rings belonging to Terry Francona have been recovered after they were stolen from the former Boston Red Sox manager last month, according to the Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Department.

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