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Veteran catcher Vogt reaches deal with D-backs

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 8:32pm
Catcher Stephen Vogt, a two-time All-Star, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks. Vogt spent this past season with the Giants.

Astros begin catching overhaul, sign Garneau

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:30pm
With Robinson Chirinos and Martín Maldonado off to free agency, the Houston Astros began an offseason catching rebuild, signing Dustin Garneau as a backup.

Sources: Veteran C Vogt has Diamondbacks' deal

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:30pm
Catcher Stephen Vogt, a two-time All-Star, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Vogt spent this past season with the Giants.

Sherman takes over for Glass as Royals owner

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:30pm
Local businessman John Sherman officially completed the purchase of the Kansas City Royals, taking over for David Glass as the controlling owner of his favorite team as it continues to rebuild.

Hot stove survey: Betts on the block? Cole to crack $300M? GMs weigh in

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 2:29pm
From franchise-altering trades to free-agent jackpots, we polled baseball's brain trust on this offseason.

Mariners sign RHP Graveman to one-year deal

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 2:29pm
The Mariners have added another option for their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with Kendall Graveman that guarantees the right-hander $2 million as he returns from Tommy John surgery.

Pitcher Sam Dyson accused of domestic violence

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 2:29pm
Major League Baseball is investigating allegations of domestic violence made against free-agent pitcher Sam Dyson.

Full share for champion Nationals drops to $382K

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 11:29am
A full postseason share on World Series champion Washington was worth $382,358, down from $416,838 for Boston last year and the record $438,902 for Houston in 2017. A share on AL champion Houston was worth $256,030.

Hot stove survey: Betts on the block? Cole to crack $300M? MLB GMs, insiders weigh in on the winter

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:29am
From franchise-altering trades to free-agent jackpots, we polled baseball's brain trust on this offseason.

What one move would turn near-miss contenders into 2020 playoff teams?

TEst 4 November 26, 2019 - 5:29am
For five winning teams that fell short of reaching the postseason, there's a trade or free-agent fix that could put them over the top.

Double-A 1B White thrilled with new M's contract

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 8:51pm
The Mariners have finalized a $24 million, six-year contract with first baseman Evan White that includes three club options that could keep White locked up through 2028.

Reports: LHP Hill has surgery on pitching elbow

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:49pm
Left-handed pitcher Rich Hill had surgery on his pitching elbow and he's likely to miss the first half of next season, according to multiple reports.

Tigers acquire RHP Agrazal from Pirates for cash

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:49pm
The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander Dario Agrazal from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.

Sampson leaves Rangers to pitch in South Korea

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:49pm
Right-hander Adrian Sampson has been placed on unconditional release waivers by the Texas Rangers, a move that allows him to pitch in South Korea.

Rays bring back catcher Zunino on 1-year deal

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 2:49pm
The Tampa Bay Rays have re-signed catcher Mike Zunino to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, the team announced Monday.

Double-A 1B White gets 6-year deal from M's

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 2:49pm
Evan White became the first Double-A player to receive a long-term extension when he agreed to a six-year, $24 million deal with the Mariners.

Cole, Lindor and Rendon, right? Here's what the Yanks will REALLY do this winter

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:46am
The Yanks used to act a certain way in the offseason. Here's what they'll do in this one.

Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Rendon, Cole headline class

TEst 4 November 25, 2019 - 5:46am
This winter's free-agent class offers the kind of aces contenders need, plus several solid hitters also worth top dollar.

Braves sign catcher d'Arnaud to replace McCann

TEst 4 November 24, 2019 - 2:32pm
The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced.

Olney: Plan to contract the minors could cost MLB more than money

TEst 4 November 24, 2019 - 11:32am
The industry expects cutting 42 affiliates will yield gains in player development, but those may come at a price baseball can't afford.

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