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Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will manage France in its qualifiers next year for the World Baseball Classic.

Free-agent catcher Austin Romine, who had played only for the Yankees during his eight seasons in the majors, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers, a source told ESPN.

Right-hander Rony Garcia, a Yankees prospect last season, was chosen by the Tigers with the top pick in the Rule 5 draft.

This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.

MLB will start testing for opioids and cocaine, but only players who do not cooperate with their treatment plans will be subject to discipline. Marijuana will also be removed from the list of drugs of abuse and will be treated the same as alcohol.

Veteran outfielder Brett Gardner, who is coming off a season in which he belted a career-high 28 home runs and 74 RBIs, has reached a one-year, $12.5 million deal to stay with the Yankees, a source told ESPN.

Former Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello has agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Mets, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Now that Cole, Strasburg and Rendon are $814 million richer, where does that leave their new teams and the rest of MLB?

One club needs a third baseman. The other needs pitching help and controllable players. Could a deal happen?

L.A.'s pivot after missing out on Gerrit Cole could work out just fine -- if the Angels can land some pitching.

Free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Spending $245 million on the star third baseman might be the biggest move L.A. makes, but it won't be the last.

A day after the Yankees agreed to a deal with pitcher Gerrit Cole, their GM and manager had strong praise for the biggest prize of the free-agent market.

This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.

Former Oakland closer Blake Treinen will joined the Dodgers with a one-year, $10 million deal, sources said.

Right-hander Josh Lindblom, who went 20-3 with a 2.50 ERA pitching in South Korea this past season, has agreed to a three-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Right-hander Tanner Roark, who went 10-10 with a 4.35 ERA in 31 starts for Cincinnati and Oakland last season, has reached an agreement with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday that nearly 60 witnesses have been interviewed in the ongoing investigation into sign-stealing allegations regarding the Houston Astros. Manfred wouldn't predict how long the investigation will last.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that all ballparks will have expanded netting by the start of the season.

Michael Wacha, who went 6-7 with a 4.76 ERA in 29 games (24 starts) last season for the Cardinals, has reached a one-year deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN.