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MLB winter meetings: Winners, losers -- and who needs to make a big move next
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.
Braves sign vet OF Yastrzemski to 2-year deal
Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028.
Panic or patience? Debating how concerned Mets should be after departures of Alonso, Diaz
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?
Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.
Rule 5: Yanks pick Winquest, Rockies get Petit
The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.
Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.
White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3.
Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Sources: Pirates, LHP Soto agree to 1-year deal
Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
Murphy says Peralta 'due to be a wealthy man'
Brewers manager Pat Murphy knows the business side of baseball means he could lose ace pitcher Freddy Peralta this winter.
Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial
Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal
The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal
Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.
U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns.
Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension
The Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs.
Angels acquire infielder Grissom from Red Sox
The Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday in return for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Dominican court orders new trial for Rays' Franco
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor.
Tigers prez: No 'untouchables,' including Skubal
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young awards, is not "untouchable" when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.