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Tigers reach deals with ex-Twins Schoop, Cron

TEst 4 December 21, 2019 - 11:36am
Free agents Jonathan Schoop and C.J. Cron, who combined for 48 home runs and 137 RBIs for the Twins last season, have both reached one-year deals with the AL Central rival Tigers.

Dodgers' Hill named Tony Conigliaro Award winner

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 5:48pm
Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill has won the Tony Conigliaro Award after working his way back three times from an arm injury and two knee injuries to finish the season.

14-year vet Kinsler retires one hit shy of 2,000

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 5:48pm
Kinsler, a four-time All Star, ends his career with 1,999 hits, 257 home runs, 909 RBIs and 243 stolen bases.

White Sox agree with Gonzalez, add to rotation

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 5:48pm
Gio Gonzalez, who was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the 2004 MLB draft but never played for the team, is returning to the organization after reaching a one-year, $5 million deal as a free agent.

Source: White Sox add to rotation with Gonzalez

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 2:48pm
Gio Gonzalez, who was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the 2004 MLB draft but never played for the team, is returning to the organization after reaching a one-year, $5 million deal as a free agent, a source told ESPN.

Average MLB salary drops for 2nd straight year

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 2:48pm
The 988 players on major league rosters and injured lists as of Aug. 31 averaged $4,051,490, the MLBPA said, down 1.1% from $4,095,686 -- the second consecutive year-over-year decline.

Brewers sign 1B Smoak to one-year contract

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 2:48pm
First baseman Justin Smoak, who slumped to a .208 batting average with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs in 121 games for the Blue Jays last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Brewers.

Twins add relievers Clippard, Romo to bullpen

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 11:48am
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed relievers Tyler Clippard and Sergio Romo, the team announced.

Oldest living Dodgers fan always excited to see Jackie Robinson

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 8:48am
The first Dodgers game Irving Piken remembers was in 1917, when he was just 8 and the team was called the Brooklyn Robins. And his favorite player of all time? Jackie Robinson.

'Strategy is sacred': Managers weigh in on three-batter rule, sign-stealing scandal

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 5:47am
Joe Maddon, Joe Girardi, Dave Martinez and others give their takes on the big issues facing the game.

Which teams have gained (and lost) the most wins this offseason?

TEst 4 December 20, 2019 - 5:47am
We've already seen some huge hot stove moves. Where have the biggest value shifts come so far, and what is still to come?

Ohtani completes final step in Tommy John rehab

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 5:44pm
The Angels' Shohei Ohtani completed the final step in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will return to Japan, where he'll recover for his anticipated return to a two-way role next season.

Royals reach deal with 3B Franco, sources say

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 2:42pm
The Royals have agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with Maikel Franco, who will become Kansas City's primary third baseman in 2020, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Source: Teheran, Angels agree to one-year deal

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 2:42pm
Julio Teheran, who made six straight Opening Day starts for the Braves and went 10-11 with a 3.81 ERA in 2019, has reached a one-year deal with the Angels, a source told ESPN.

Report: MLBPA wants Ellsbury's $26M from Yanks

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 11:41am
The players' union has filed a grievance against the Yankees, seeking $21.1 million that was on Jacoby Ellsbury's contract for 2020 plus a $5 million buyout for 2021. The outfielder was released on Nov. 20.

Source: Brewers, Smoak reach 1-year, $5M deal

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 8:41am
First baseman Justin Smoak, who slumped to a .208 batting average with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs in 121 games for the Blue Jays last season, has reached a one-year deal with the Brewers, a source told ESPN.

Sizing up the relief pitcher market so far -- and where it could go from here

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 5:41am
Free-agent relievers should be coming off the board soon, with the three-batter rule adding to the intrigue. Here are some under-the-radar names to watch.

MLB Duo Power Rankings: Are Trout and Rendon baseball's best pair of teammates?

TEst 4 December 19, 2019 - 5:41am
With two superstars joining forces in Los Angeles, we rank the most dynamic duos in baseball.

Red Sox owe team record $13.4M in luxury tax

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 5:49pm
The Red Sox will pay a team record $13.4 million luxury tax after failing to make the playoffs, and the Yankees finished with a $6.7 million bill, likely a fraction of what they will pay next year. The Cubs must pay $7.6 million.

The best and worst free-agent signings of the decade for all 30 teams

TEst 4 December 18, 2019 - 2:48pm
Beltre and Scherzer? Yeah, those worked out. Pujols and Chris Davis? Yikes. These are the moves that made or broke your team.

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