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A week before players report, rumors are heating up about Chicago's third baseman's future. We break down the possibilities.

The Angels outfielder is the game's top player again entering 2020. But when (and how) will someone take over that perch?

With Betts set to leave Boston, the Cubs are on the clock with their star third baseman. Will they keep him? Or deal him -- and where?

The Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer after talks ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the team from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

Alyssa Nakken says she is honored to take on the challenge of being the first female major league coach after joining the Giants' staff.

Former Astros manager AJ Hinch isn't dismissing the idea that Houston's 2017 World Series championship has been tainted by the sign-stealing scandal that cost him his job, telling MLB Network in an interview, "It's a fair question."

Outfielder Pedro Leon, who defected from Cuba, is expected to sign with the Houston Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner's office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner and former pitcher Chris Young will take over in deciding suspensions and fines for on-field matters.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday that Major League Baseball intends to impose new limits on what live video is available to teams during games. He also hopes to rule on alleged electronic sign stealing by the Red Sox by next week.

The Minnesota Twins beat pitcher Jose Berrios in salary arbitration giving teams a 2-0 record in hearings this year. Berrios will be paid $4,025,000 rather than his request for $4.4 million.

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says talks have ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the New York Mets from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steven Cohen.

The Dodgers have signed infielder Max Muncy to a three-year contract, providing both parties with cost certainty through upcoming arbitration years.

Do not be fooled: These are lies! Though maybe there's a bit of truth to take away from each.

The Red Sox are no longer elite. The Cubs fell from the playoff picture. But these teams are ready to dominate.

The trade that would send Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers has been held up by Boston's concerns over the medical exam of pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The trade that would send Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers has been held up by Boston's concerns over the medical exam of pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Atlanta Technical College renamed a building for Hank Aaron, a longtime supporter of the institution, who thrilled the students with an appearance Wednesday.

Ubaldo Jimenez will return to the mound for the Colorado Rockies in spring training.

On the cusp of pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in Tampa, Yankees starter James Paxton is expected to miss three to four months after having back surgery Wednesday, the team announced.

Trading Mookie Betts may seem absurd, but the deal may sustain years of contention for Boston.