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Sources: Dodgers to sign ex-A's closer Treinen

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
Former Oakland closer Blake Treinen will joined the Dodgers with a one-year, $10 million deal, sources said.

Sources: Lindblom, Brewers agree on 3-year deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
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.

Sources: Roark, Blue Jays agree to 2-year deal

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
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.

Manfred: Nearly 60 interviewed in Astros probe

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:51pm
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.

Expanded netting at all parks by start of season

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 2:50pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that all ballparks will have expanded netting by the start of the season.

Source: Wacha agrees to 1-year deal with Mets

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 2:50pm
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.

Winter meetings live: Latest updates, rumors and buzz from Day 3 in San Diego

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 11:50am
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.

White Sox's Harrelson wins HOF Frick award

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 11:50am
White Sox announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson has won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.

Agent: Cubs aren't working on Rizzo extension

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:50am
The agent for Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said the team isn't working toward an extension for the All-Star at this time.

Study: Seams, batting tactics behind HR uptick

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 8:50am
An MLB study has found that balls were not juiced during the '19 season. Instead, a decrease in the average seam height on baseballs led to a more aerodynamic ball that travels farther when hit. Also, players have adapted swings to create more power.

From Catfish Hunter's $3.2 million to Gerrit Cole's $324 million: The history of MLB's highest-paid pitcher

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:50am
After two aces earned a combined $569 million in a two-day span, we look at the most lucrative pitching paydays in MLB history.

Next up for Yankees? A vacation for Brian Cashman

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:50am
With Gerrit Cole signed, Cashman has already won the winter.

What will the Angels do now after missing out on Gerrit Cole?

TEst 4 December 11, 2019 - 5:50am
Here's how the Angels can still put themselves in the playoff picture.

What risk? With Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are now THE team to beat

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 11:48pm
The Yankees now have baseball's best pitcher and the Astros (and 28 other teams) do not. It was worth the $324 million gamble.

Rangers deal Mazara to White Sox for prospect

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 11:48pm
The Rangers have traded outfielder Nomar Mazara to the White Sox for top prospect Steele Walker, the teams announced Tuesday.

Sources: Cole to join Yankees for 9 years, $324M

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 11:48pm
Prized free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees have agreed to a record nine-year, $324 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Law: Yankees get their man in Gerrit Cole -- but 9 years is a looong time

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 11:48pm
Bringing a title back to the Bronx just got that much more likely, but a nine-year deal buys risks as well as rewards.

Winter meetings live: Cole signs, Boras delivers and more Day 2 rumors

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 11:48pm
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.

Law: Evaluating Phillies' Gregorius deal, Giants' upgrades and Angels' money move

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 8:48pm
Philly banks on a bounce back, San Francisco places upside bets and watch out for an Angels club making room on the payroll.

Sources: Record deal for Cole likely done soon

TEst 4 December 10, 2019 - 8:48pm
Right-hander Gerrit Cole is expected to sign a record-setting contract by the end of the winter meetings, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. The New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers are the top bidders.

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