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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.

Cubs make Schwarber a free agent, tender Bryant

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 8:59pm
The Cubs non-tendered 2016 World Series hero Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, making him a free agent after six seasons in Chicago, while tendering contracts to third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Baez and catcher Willson Contreras.

Dodgers acquire reliever Knebel from Brewers

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 8:59pm
In a Wednesday deal, the Los Angeles Dodgers will send a player to be named later or cash considerations to the Milwaukee Brewers for former All-Star reliever Corey Knebel.

Twins non-tender Rosario but open to FA talks

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 8:59pm
The Twins declined Wednesday to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, who was eligible for a third year of arbitration that likely would have driven his salary over $10 million.

Ahead of deadline, Astros offer deal to Correa

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 8:59pm
The Houston Astros on Wednesday offered contracts to arbitration-eligible shortstop Carlos Correa, infielder Aledmys Diaz and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.

Rays tender '21 deals to RHP Glasnow, 6 others

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 8:59pm
The Tampa Bay Rays offered 2021 contracts to starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow and six other arbitration-eligible players Wednesday.

Cubs tender Bryant, make Schwarber a free agent

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 6:00pm
The Cubs non-tendered 2016 World Series hero Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, making him a free agent after six seasons in Chicago, while tendering a contract to 2016 National League MVP Kris Bryant and others.

White Sox decline to offer Mazara, Rodon deals

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 6:00pm
The Chicago White Sox declined to offer 2021 contracts to right fielder Nomar Mazara and pitcher Carlos Rodon on Wednesday, sending the pair into free agency.

Angels acquire Iglesias from O's for two RHPs

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 6:00pm
The Angels acquired veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias from the Orioles in a trade for minor league pitchers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto.

Duvall a free agent following Braves non-tender

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 6:00pm
The Braves have non-tendered veteran outfielder Adam Duvall, making him a free agent, sources told ESPN.

Rays' top pick Bitsko has right-shoulder surgery

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 6:00pm
Nick Bitsko, the 18-year-old pitcher whom the Rays took in the first round of this year's draft, underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.

Sources: Yankees to tender offer to Sanchez

TEst 4 December 2, 2020 - 11:54am
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.

La Russa to change plea in drunken driving case

TEst 4 December 1, 2020 - 5:39pm
White Sox manager Tony La Russa is scheduled to change his not guilty plea to misdemeanor charges stemming from a drunken driving arrest.

Rangers plan to give Kiner-Falefa the start at SS

TEst 4 December 1, 2020 - 5:39pm
Manager Chris Woodward said Isiah Kiner-Falefa still has to earn the starting spot at shortstop, and has told Elvis Andrus he would have the opportunity to "prove us wrong."

Sources: Mets, reliever May reach 2-year deal

TEst 4 December 1, 2020 - 2:39pm
The Mets have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent reliever Trevor May, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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