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Sources: Flaherty back to Tigers on $35M deal
Jack Flaherty and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources said.
Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86
Fay Vincent, who became MLB commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners, has died at 86.
'That is Oakland': Thousands celebrate Henderson
Rickey Henderson was celebrated by former teammates, executives, friends and fans Saturday at the arena next to the Oakland Coliseum where he played for so many years and, later, had a field named for him.
Ohtani on track despite 'complicated' surgery
Shohei Ohtani said he was "on schedule" in his attempt to return as a two-way player this season, despite what he described as a "complicated surgery" on his shoulder.
Padres to play Bogaerts at SS, Cronenworth at 2B
The Padres plan to play Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Jake Cronenworth at second base this season.
Yanks' Leiter, Pirates' Santana lose arbitration
New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana lost to their teams in salary arbitration on Saturday.
Could Albert Pujols be an MLB manager someday? After winning a Dominican Winter League title, 'Why not?'
The future Hall of Famer led Leones del Escogido to a thrilling championship this week. He'd love to do something similar in the States.
Brewers, Contreras reach deal to avoid arbitration
Brewers catcher William Contreras agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $6.1 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing.
Two minor leaguers suspended for positive tests
Free agent pitcher Jeison Pena was suspended for 80 games and Colorado Rockies pitcher Ulises Reyes 56 games on Friday after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.
Angels OF Moniak wins arbitration; to make $2M
Mickey Moniak defeated the Angels in salary arbitration on Friday when the outfielder was awarded a raise to $2 million instead of the team's offer of $1.5 million.
Fantasy baseball news or noise: Acuña out for April, Skenes aims to improve
Tristan H. Cockcroft keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
'How could anyone be better?' Teammates, managers, opponents remember Rickey Henderson
As baseball comes together at the Oakland Arena to celebrate the life of a legend, those who knew him best share tales of his talent, flair and friendship.
Feds: No evidence of Mizuhara gambling addiction
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that there is no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he claimed when he asked a judge to limit his sentence to 18 months.
Source: Polanco to stay with M's on 1-year deal
The Mariners will keep third baseman Jorge Polanco on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
A's acquire catcher Pereda from Marlins for cash
Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash on Thursday.
Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal
Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
'A better team' than last year? Why Yankees say they are, even without Juan Soto
The defending American League champs had to pivot -- hard -- after losing a generational star to the crosstown Mets. Here's how they did it -- and what's next.
Reds acquire reliever Rogers in trade with Giants
The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.
Sources: Royals boost bullpen with Estévez deal
Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.
Sources: IF Kim, Rays agree to 2-year, $29M deal
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.