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Astros trade OF Marinsick to Mets for 2 prospects

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:41am
Jake Marisnick, an outfield defensive replacement who hit .233 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs for the Astros last season, has been traded to the Mets for prospects Blake Taylor and Kenedy Corona.

Sources: Brewers fill need at C, acquire Narvaez

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 8:41am
The Brewers filled their need at catcher by agreeing to a trade to acquire Omar Narvaez from the Mariners on Thursday in exchange for a prospect and a competitive balance draft pick, sources confirmed to ESPN.

How is WAR calculated, really? Breaking down a single play to find out

TEst 4 December 5, 2019 - 5:41am
In the age of analytics, an ordinary play isn't so ordinary anymore.

Angels GM after Bundy trade: 'Work not done'

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 8:36pm
The Angels on Wednesday acquired veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy in a trade with the Orioles.

Wilpons in talks to sell controlling stake in Mets

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 5:36pm
Steve Cohen, a billionaire hedge fund manager who owns 4% of the New York Mets, is negotiating an agreement to acquire up to 80% of the team.

Why Zack Wheeler could be the next Gerrit Cole

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
A good pitcher with elite upside? Sounds familiar. Here's why the new Phillies starter might be this offseason's biggest score.

Law: In NL East arms race, Phillies spend big on Zack Wheeler

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
Philadelphia handed out $118 million for a pitcher who could help catch a Braves team that also reinforced its rotation.

Carrasco, Donaldson win Comeback POY awards

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson won the award on the NL side.

Angels acquire RHP Bundy in trade with Orioles

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
The Angels on Wednesday acquired veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy in a trade with the Orioles.

Player treatment, not discipline, likely for opioids

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
MLB management and the players' association are negotiating a drug agreement that would call for players who test positive for opioids to enter treatment and not be suspended.

St. Pete, Rays halt idea of shared Montreal home

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
The Rays and the city of St. Petersburg have agreed to abide by their existing agreement, therefore ending any thought of the team playing home games in both the Tampa Bay area and Montreal.

Angels get deal to stay in Anaheim through 2050

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
The Angels have reached a deal with Anaheim to take full control of Angel Stadium and remain in the city through 2050.

Sources: Wheeler joins Phillies with $118M deal

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
Right-hander Zack Wheeler is leaving the Mets to join their NL East rival Phillies on a five-year deal worth $118 million, sources told ESPN.

Adding Cole Hamels latest sign Braves mean business this offseason

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
Landing the lefty is another aggressive move on the hot stove, but Atlanta still has a major hole to fill.

Olney: Wave of non-tenders puts squeeze on lower-tier free agents

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm
With 54 new players, including Blake Treinen, set free to the open market, teams show their commitment to not overpaying on any level.

Sources: Wheeler joins Phils with $100M+ deal

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 11:35am
Right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a five-year deal worth more than $100 million, sources tell ESPN.

Texas honors retired jerseys with OF dimensions

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 11:35am
The Rangers will honor the retired numbers of Adrian Beltre, Pudge Rodriguez, Michael Young, Johnny Oates, Nolan Ryan and Jackie Robinson with the outfield dimensions and markers at new Globe Life Field.

Hamels signs 1-year, $18M deal to join Braves

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 11:35am
Cole Hamels, who went 7-7 with a 3.81 ERA and 143 strikeouts during an injury-plagued season with the Cubs in 2019, signed a one-year, $18 million deal with the Braves.

Marlins to install artificial turf, move in fences

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 11:35am
The Marlins will install artificial turf at Marlins Park for 2020, joining the D-backs, Rangers, Blue Jays and Rays as teams to play on the surface next season.

Olney: What agent Scott Boras will say -- and what it will mean

TEst 4 December 4, 2019 - 11:35am
The game's most high-profile agent always shares his thoughts at the winter meetings. Here's how to read between the lines.

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