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Altuve, 'heartbeat' of Astros, at 'home' with deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 12:58pm
José Altuve achieved his goal of staying "home" with the Astros by reaching a five-year, $125 million extension through 2029 -- his age-39 season.

Seattle siblings: OF Smith-Njigba claimed by M's

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 12:58pm
There will be another member of the Smith-Njigba family playing for a Seattle team after the Mariners claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers on Wednesday.

Netflix to create shows on 2004, 2024 Red Sox

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 7:44am
The Boston Red Sox will be the focus of a pair of new Netflix shows -- one on the 2004 team and one on the 2024 team.

The Playbook, Inning 4: Building the perfect cheat sheet

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 7:30am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's nine-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 4: Explaining the importance of the cheat sheet, how to build it and how to best use it.

O's Hays, 4 others sweep arbitration cases Tue.

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 6:46pm
Baltimore's Austin Hays and Jacob Webb, the Angels' Taylor Ward, Houston's Mauricio Dubón and the Mets' Phil Bickford won their salary arbitration cases on Tuesday, giving players a 5-2 advantage with 11 cases still pending.

'Astro for life': Altuve reaches $125M extension

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 5:17pm
Second baseman Jose Altuve, the leader of the Astros' two World Series titles, has reached a five-year extension. Sources told ESPN that it's worth $125 million.

Teachers' union sues over A's Vegas stadium plan

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 4:32pm
Strong Public Schools Nevada filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block Nevada from spending taxpayer funds to build a baseball stadium in Las Vegas for the relocated Oakland Athletics.

Vegas mayor: A's should try to stay in Oakland

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 12:53pm
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said the Athletics' stadium plan "does not make sense" and the team should "figure out a way to stay in Oakland."

Sources: Kershaw agrees to return to Dodgers

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 10:04am
Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2014 National League MVP Clayton Kershaw is returning to the Dodgers, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Royals' 11-year Witt deal a shot to build with star

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 10:04am
The Royals officially signed Bobby Witt to a mammoth 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed, easily the longest and richest contract in club history.

Spring training 2024: Schedule, highlights, updates and more

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 9:03am
Explore everything you need to know as players begin to report to camps, including how to watch games, like the Seoul Series, on ESPN.

Brewers reach deal with RHP Junis, source says

TEst 4 February 5, 2024 - 11:19pm
The Brewers agreed to a deal with free agent right-hander Jakob Junis, a source told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel on Monday.

Reds sign veteran Harrison to minor-league deal

TEst 4 February 5, 2024 - 1:34pm
The Reds signed two-time All-Star infielder and Cincinnati native Josh Harrison to a minor league contract.

Sources: Witt Jr., Royals agree to $288.8M deal

TEst 4 February 5, 2024 - 10:22am
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals are in agreement on an 11-year, $288.8 million extension, sources told ESPN, a staggering guarantee that will keep the young star in K.C. as the Royals attempt to build a team, and a new stadium, with him at the center.

Dodgers trade Ferguson to Yankees, ink Brasier

TEst 4 February 5, 2024 - 10:22am
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded left-hander Caleb Ferguson to the New York Yankees and agreed with right-hander Ryan Brasier.

MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 on our winter list?

TEst 4 February 5, 2024 - 3:49am
While there are still free agents to be signed, here's where our experts think each team stands as the start of spring training approaches.

Ex-MLB pitcher Mahomes arrested on DWI charge

TEst 4 February 4, 2024 - 2:43pm
The father of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested Saturday in Tyler, Texas, on a DWI charge.

Angels adding reliever Cisnero on one-year deal

TEst 4 February 4, 2024 - 3:43am
Reliever José Cisnero and the Angels have agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

Ohtani to bat third, says he'll be ready for opener

TEst 4 February 3, 2024 - 6:12pm
Shohei Ohtani expressed confidence he'll be ready to serve as the Dodgers' DH when they open their season. He'll be batting behind Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.

White Sox send Santos to M's, Mena to D-backs

TEst 4 February 3, 2024 - 2:33pm
The Chicago White Sox swung a pair of trades with contending teams Saturday, sending right-handed reliever Gregory Santos to the Seattle Mariners, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, and right-handed prospect Cristian Mena to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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