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Diaz picked Dodgers because 'I'm looking to win'

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 7:27pm
At his introductory news conference with the Dodgers on Friday, Edwin Diaz said a desire "to win" was a big reason why he signed with L.A. over the Mets.

Angels' Carpino: Skaggs a 'drug addict' and 'dealer'

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 7:27pm
Angels president John Carpino closed out the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a drug dealer."

Source: Gray, Nats reach deal to avoid arbitration

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 4:49pm
Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Blue Jays acquire right-hander Lee from Tigers

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 4:49pm
Right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Tigers on Friday for minor league left-hander Johan Simon.

Sources: Royals keeping Garcia on five-year deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 9:54am
The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Jays president Shapiro given new 5-year deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 9:54am
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a new five-year contract following the team's first American League pennant since 1993.

After epic World Series, Dodgers and Blue Jays could also rule MLB offseason

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 5:12am
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.

As responsibilities evolve, MLB manager salaries still lag behind top coaches in other sports

TEst 4 December 12, 2025 - 5:11am
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?

Former Padres closer Suarez signs with Braves

TEst 4 December 11, 2025 - 11:15am
Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday..

Sources: Cubs, lefty reliever Milner agree to deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2025 - 11:15am
Free-agent left-handed reliever Hoby Milner is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $3.75 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sources: A's, Leiter Jr. agree to 1-year, $3M deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2025 - 11:15am
Free agent reliever Mark Leiter Jr is in agreement on a 1-year contract with the A's, sources told ESPN.

MLB winter meetings: Winners, losers -- and who needs to make a big move next

TEst 4 December 11, 2025 - 4:34am
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.

Braves sign vet OF Yastrzemski to 2-year deal

TEst 4 December 10, 2025 - 6:43pm
Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028.

Panic or patience? Debating how concerned Mets should be after departures of Alonso, Diaz

TEst 4 December 10, 2025 - 1:18pm
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?

Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award

TEst 4 December 10, 2025 - 1:00pm
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.

Rule 5: Yanks pick Winquest, Rockies get Petit

TEst 4 December 10, 2025 - 1:00pm
The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.

Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal

TEst 4 December 10, 2025 - 10:13am
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact

TEst 4 December 9, 2025 - 9:16pm
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.

White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026

TEst 4 December 9, 2025 - 7:17pm
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3.

Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit

TEst 4 December 9, 2025 - 7:17pm
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.

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