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Yankees GM gets message from above on Cole

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 8:38am
Brian Cashman saw a message taped to a 10th-floor window from a Yankees fan while prepping for a festival in Connecticut. "Please sign Gerrit Cole," it said. The GM's response: "I'm open to do clearly whatever, as always, is important for the Yankees."

Rays' Snell seen reacting to Pham trade on Twitch

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 8:38am
Rays pitcher Blake Snell acknowledged to overreacting -- in a moment that was captured on Twitch and shared on social media -- to news that teammate Tommy Pham had been traded to San Diego.

Source: Nats agree with WS hero Kendrick

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 8:38am
Howie Kendrick, who capped the Nationals' improbable run to their first World Series title last season with a Game 7 home run, has reached an agreement on a one-year, $6.25 million deal to return to Washington, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.

Nats owner: Can't keep Strasburg and Rendon

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 8:38am
Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon were key components in the Nationals winning the franchise's first World Series title this year, but Mark Lerner, the team's principal owner, is already preparing to say goodbye to at least one of them in free agency.

Win-now Padres pay steep price for Tommy Pham

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 8:38am
San Diego took another step toward contending in 2020 by adding the outfielder but shipped one of its best prospects to Tampa Bay in the process.

Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 5:38am
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.

Who should be voted to the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend?

TEst 4 December 6, 2019 - 5:38am
Ten names from the modern era are under consideration for the Hall this weekend. Here's what our ballot would look like.

Sources: Pads to get Pham, ship Renfroe to Rays

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 11:44pm
The Padres are set to acquire OF Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth from the Rays in exchange for Hunter Renfroe and touted 2B prospect Xavier Edwards, sources told ESPN.

Padres hire ex-Yankees pitching coach Rothschild

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 11:44pm
Former New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild has been hired in the same position by the San Diego Padres.

Sources: Pineda, Twins agree to 2-year contract

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:44pm
Right-hander Michael Pineda, whose 60-game suspension for using a banned substance will carry over into the 2020 season, is returning to the Twins. The sides have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract, sources tell ESPN.

Athletes join in on the 'Baby Yoda' meme frenzy

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:44pm
To iconic meme status Baby Yoda ascended has. The collective Internet has been going wild over the lovable Disney+ character and the sports world is no exception.

Sources: Yankees make signing Cole top priority

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 5:44pm
Signing Gerrit Cole is the top priority for the Yankees this offseason, and they have approval to offer him a record-setting deal, sources tell ESPN.

2 Korean players made available to MLB teams

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 11:42am
Kwang-Hyun Kim and Jae-Hwan Kim, two 31-year-old players from the South Korean League, have been posted by their clubs and made available to major league teams.

Brewers fill need at catcher, acquire Narvaez

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 11:42am
The Brewers filled their need at catcher Thursday by trading for Omar Narvaez with the Mariners on Thursday for a prospect and a competitive balance draft pick.

M-E-T-$: Impending sale could unleash a new big-money, big-market power

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:41am
The Wilpons care about winning, but Steve Cohen has more money to spend. A LOT more money.

Astros trade OF Marinsick to Mets for 2 prospects

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:41am
Jake Marisnick, an outfield defensive replacement who hit .233 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs for the Astros last season, has been traded to the Mets for prospects Blake Taylor and Kenedy Corona.

Sources: Brewers fill need at C, acquire Narvaez

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:41am
The Brewers filled their need at catcher by agreeing to a trade to acquire Omar Narvaez from the Mariners on Thursday in exchange for a prospect and a competitive balance draft pick, sources confirmed to ESPN.

How is WAR calculated, really? Breaking down a single play to find out

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 5:41am
In the age of analytics, an ordinary play isn't so ordinary anymore.

Angels GM after Bundy trade: 'Work not done'

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 8:36pm
The Angels on Wednesday acquired veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy in a trade with the Orioles.

Wilpons in talks to sell controlling stake in Mets

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 5:36pm
Steve Cohen, a billionaire hedge fund manager who owns 4% of the New York Mets, is negotiating an agreement to acquire up to 80% of the team.

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