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Veteran reliever Holland re-signs with Royals

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 2:39pm
Veteran reliever Greg Holland re-signed with the Royals on Monday with sources telling ESPN the deal is worth at least $2.75 million.

Owner: Indians to keep name through '21 season

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 11:39am
Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan says the team will play and be branded as the Indians for the 2021 season and that the franchise will not take an interim name, like the NFL's Washington Football Team.

Red Sox sign ex-Rays OF Renfroe to 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 11:39am
Outfielder Hunter Renfroe, a first-round pick in 2013 who struggled with the Rays this season, has signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox.

Passan: Why Cleveland's name change is a half-century overdue

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 8:39am
As the Cleveland baseball team drops the nickname it has had since 1915, Jeff Passan examines what led to the decision.

What you need to know about Cleveland's name change

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 8:39am
When will Cleveland's baseball team have a new nickname? And what might it be?

The latest MLB offseason buzz Jeff Passan is hearing: Liam Hendriks, busy Blue Jays and more

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 5:38am
The top closer available has no shortage of suitors, Toronto is exploring all options, and there's a surprise in the starting pitcher market.

Sources: Indians to drop name after 105 years

TEst 4 December 13, 2020 - 9:04pm
The Cleveland Indians plan to drop the nickname they have used since 1915, sources confirmed to ESPN, becoming the latest professional sports franchise to shed its Native American imagery amid accusations that its use is racist.

What you need to know about the Cleveland Indians' name change

TEst 4 December 13, 2020 - 9:04pm
When will Cleveland's baseball team have a new nickname? And what might it be?

Gators' shoe-tosser joins long list of coaches and players who threw things in games

TEst 4 December 13, 2020 - 9:04pm
Throwing a shoe -- yes a shoe -- cost Florida a chance in the College Football Playoff. The shoe-thrower is in good company with other famous tossers of apparel, flags, clipboards and all kinds of other things.

Gators' shoe-tosser joins long list of coaches and players throwing things in games

TEst 4 December 13, 2020 - 6:03pm
Throwing a shoe -- yes a shoe -- cost Florida a chance in the College Football Playoff. The shoe-thrower is in good company with other famous incidents of throwing apparel, flags, clipboards and all kinds of other things.

Mets hire D-backs executive Porter as new GM

TEst 4 December 13, 2020 - 3:03pm
Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jared Porter was hired Sunday as the new GM of the New York Mets.

Nolan Arenado can keep his cash or play for a winner -- but not both

TEst 4 December 13, 2020 - 6:02am
Unless he's willing to take less money to leave Colorado, the third baseman's pre-pandemic contract is likely to scare off suitors.

What getting James McCann will mean for the Mets -- and the free-agent market

TEst 4 December 12, 2020 - 5:46pm
As the Mets near landing a catcher, what's their next move and what does McCann's deal mean for star free agent J.T. Realmuto?

Sources: Mets to hire D-backs exec Porter as GM

TEst 4 December 12, 2020 - 5:46pm
The Mets are working to hire Diamondbacks executive Jared Porter as their new GM, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

Sources: Mets, catcher McCann finalizing deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2020 - 11:45am
The Mets are finalizing a four-year contract with catcher James McCann, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Morrow back with Dodgers on minor league deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2020 - 11:53pm
Reliever Brandon Morrow, who pitched for the Dodgers in 2017 but has struggled with injuries the past three seasons, signed a minor league contract with L.A. on Friday.

Sources: Morrow, Dodgers reach minors deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2020 - 5:52pm
Reliever Brandon Morrow and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a minor league deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Dombrowski plans to retool, not rebuild Phillies

TEst 4 December 11, 2020 - 5:52pm
New president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said there are "too many good players" on the Phillies for the team to rebuild.

Sources: Rangers, OF Dahl agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2020 - 5:52pm
The Rangers and David Dahl are in agreement on a one-year deal for around $3 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Virtual MLB winter meetings wrap: From Dave Dombrowski in Philly to the Rangers' new direction

TEst 4 December 11, 2020 - 11:50am
The lack of in-person meetings didn't keep moves from happening. Here's what we learned this week.

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