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Sources: Flaherty back to Tigers on $35M deal

TEst 4 February 2, 2025 - 7:16pm
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

TEst 4 February 2, 2025 - 11:59am
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

TEst 4 February 1, 2025 - 6:42pm
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

TEst 4 February 1, 2025 - 6:42pm
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

TEst 4 February 1, 2025 - 6:42pm
The Padres plan to play Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Jake Cronenworth at second base this season.

Yanks' Leiter, Pirates' Santana lose arbitration

TEst 4 February 1, 2025 - 1:07pm
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?'

TEst 4 February 1, 2025 - 5:25am
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

TEst 4 January 31, 2025 - 3:51pm
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

TEst 4 January 31, 2025 - 3:51pm
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

TEst 4 January 31, 2025 - 2:23pm
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

TEst 4 January 31, 2025 - 10:20am
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

TEst 4 January 31, 2025 - 4:31am
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

TEst 4 January 30, 2025 - 7:21pm
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

TEst 4 January 30, 2025 - 7:21pm
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

TEst 4 January 30, 2025 - 5:23pm
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

TEst 4 January 30, 2025 - 2:12pm
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

TEst 4 January 30, 2025 - 4:28am
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

TEst 4 January 29, 2025 - 4:27pm
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

TEst 4 January 29, 2025 - 4:27pm
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

TEst 4 January 29, 2025 - 12:25pm
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.

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