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Buster Olney's top 10 third basemen: Hot corner is lighting up the hot stove
Among MLB's best third basemen: a newly minted Angel, a coveted free agent and two stars on the trading block.
O's reliever Castro robbed at gunpoint in D.R.
Orioles reliever Miguel Castro says he was robbed at gunpoint in his native Dominican Republic and is lucky to be alive.
Sources: Chirinos returns to Rangers for 2nd stint
Free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a one-year, $6.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
Attorney: Lifelong brain injury for child hit by ball
An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl who was hit by a foul ball at an Astros game last May says the child's brain injury is permanent and that she is at risk of having seizures for life.
Dodgers agree to 1-year deal with RHP Nelson
The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson agreed to a one-year deal, the team announced. The agreement features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form, sources told ESPN.
MLB superstar trades, sign-stealing punishment and more: Passan answers 20 questions for 2020
A big name in a new uniform and an Astros ruling could come soon. What else will define the year ahead in baseball?
Sources: Dodgers add P Nelson on 1-year deal
The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson have agreed to a one-year deal that features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form.
Sources: White Sox, Cishek agree on 1-year deal
The White Sox continued their free-agency spending, agreeing to a one-year, $6M deal with sidearming reliever Steve Cishek.
Orioles reach one-year deal with SS Iglesias
The Baltimore Orioles and veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract that includes a club option.
Report: Red Sox used replay room to steal signs
The Athletic, citing anonymous people who were with the Red Sox in 2018, reported that Boston players would visit the replay room to decipher their opponents' sign sequence and then relay the information to the dugout.
Sources: MLB near decision on Astros discipline
The targets for discipline will be employees of the Astros, including the front office and on-field coaching personnel, but will not include the players involved in the scheme, according to three players who have been interviewed.
Buster Olney ranks the top 10 for 2020 at every position
From a battle of Big Apple aces to a showdown of superstar shortstops and beyond, here are ESPN.com's top 10 rankings across the diamond.
Buster Olney's top 10 shortstops: Tough calls at a loaded position
Francisco Lindor, Javy Baez, Xander Bogaerts and more make up a very talented -- and improving -- group.
These MLB teams just turned into contenders
With young stars and winter reinforcements, a new generation of clubs is primed to make a deep run in October.
Reds sign Japan's Akiyama to 3-year, $21M deal
The Cincinnati Reds have signed Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama to a three-year, $21 million contract.
Orioles reach deal with SS Iglesias, source says
The Baltimore Orioles and veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract that includes a club option.
Sources: Hudson, Nationals finalizing 2-year deal
Daniel Hudson proved to be one of Washington's most reliable relievers down the stretch of a World Series run.
Source: Nationals add 1B Thames for 1 year, $4M
The Nationals and first baseman Eric Thames are in agreement on a one-year, $4 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Buster Olney's top 10 second basemen: LeMahieu, Altuve vie for No. 1
A pair of American League stars lead our list, but which is best of the best?
Buster Olney's top 10 first basemen: Alonso's power puts Freeman to the test
The Braves star has been a franchise player, but has the Mets' slugging phenom moved atop MLB's pecking order?