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Sources: Eaton, White Sox agree to 1 year, $7M

TEst 4 December 8, 2020 - 11:48am
Adam Eaton has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the White Sox that includes a club option for 2022, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Kaegel wins Spink Award for baseball writing

TEst 4 December 8, 2020 - 8:48am
Dick Kaegel, who covered the Cardinals and Royals and edited The Sporting News during a career of more than 53 years, has won the Hall of Fame's J.G. Taylor Spink Award.

Our best-ever MLB winter meetings trades, rumors and untold tales from the lobby

TEst 4 December 8, 2020 - 5:47am
With the winter meetings going virtual, our baseball reporters recall their favorite moments from past (in-person) sessions.

Sources: White Sox acquire Lynn from Rangers

TEst 4 December 7, 2020 - 11:39pm
The Rangers are trading Lance Lynn to the Chicago White Sox for Dane Dunning, sources told ESPN.

Allen, former NL ROY and AL MVP, dies at 78

TEst 4 December 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
Dick Allen died Monday at the age of 78. The former NL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP hit 351 home runs and batted .292 over parts of 15 major league seasons.

Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award

TEst 4 December 7, 2020 - 2:38pm
Pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by MLB for community involvement and philanthropy.

Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds

TEst 4 December 7, 2020 - 11:38am
On the first day of virtual winter meetings, the Angels got closer Raisel Iglesias from the Reds for RHP Noe Ramirez and a player to be named or cash considerations.

Japan's Sugano up for bidding following posting

TEst 4 December 7, 2020 - 11:38am
Major league bidding for Japan pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts at 8 a.m. ET Tuesday and runs through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 7.

Phillies exec: Wouldn't trade Wheeler for Ruth

TEst 4 December 6, 2020 - 2:43pm
According to high-ranking executives from other teams, the Phillies have communicated that they are open to offers for Zack Wheeler, but "They're lying to you," John Middleton, the team's managing general partner, said.

Sources: Phillies open to trade offers for Wheeler

TEst 4 December 6, 2020 - 8:41am
The Phillies have communicated to other teams that they are facing a financial crunch and are open to offers for their second-highest-paid player, starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to sources.

MLB free-agency, offseason trade news and hot stove updates

TEst 4 December 5, 2020 - 8:40pm
We've got everything you need to know about the hot stove season.

Haniger, Mariners reach 1-year deal, sources say

TEst 4 December 5, 2020 - 5:40pm
The Mariners agreed to a one-year, $3.01 million deal with outfielder Mitch Haniger, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Yanks' Urshela out 3 months after elbow surgery

TEst 4 December 4, 2020 - 8:50pm
Yankees infielder Gio Urshela is recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip in his right elbow.

Cole, Lindor among 5 elected to top union panel

TEst 4 December 4, 2020 - 8:50pm
Yankees pitchers Zack Britton and Gerrit Cole, free-agent catcher Jason Castro, Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor and free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien were elected Friday to the executive subcommittee of the MLB Players Association.

MLB sues insurers, wants virus losses covered

TEst 4 December 4, 2020 - 5:49pm
MLB and all 30 teams are suing their insurance providers, citing billions of dollars in losses related to COVID-19.

Rangers hire former MLB pitcher Young as GM

TEst 4 December 4, 2020 - 2:49pm
Former MLB pitcher Chris Young will take over as the new executive vice president and general manager of the Rangers.

Ex-Yankees affiliate shuts down, sues team

TEst 4 December 4, 2020 - 2:49pm
The Staten Island Yankees, once affiliated with the New York Yankees, has shut down and filed a lawsuit accusing the MLB team of violating an agreement that it would never abandon the farm club.

How the Phillies botched their rebuild -- and what it tells us about tanking

TEst 4 December 4, 2020 - 5:48am
The Phillies are the first team in baseball's tanking era to fail at it. Here's why.

Reports: Twins, closer Rogers agree to $6M deal

TEst 4 December 3, 2020 - 8:51pm
The Minnesota Twins and closer Taylor Rogers agreed to terms Thursday on a $6 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports.

Yanks offer Sanchez contract ahead of deadline

TEst 4 December 3, 2020 - 12:01am
After hitting just .147 last season and being replaced as the primary catcher during the postseason, Gary Sanchez will receive a contract tender from the Yankees, sources told ESPN.

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