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Randle, once MLB's 'Most Interesting,' dies at 75
Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed standup comedy, was dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in Baseball" and was suspended for punching his Rangers manager, died Sunday at the age of 75.
Sasaki met with 'set few' of 20 interested teams
The initial list of MLB teams that expressed interest in Roki Sasaki stretched to 20, with the talented young pitcher taking meetings with a "set few number" of those, his agent said Monday. Sasaki will make his decision between Jan. 15 and 23.
Pederson aims to 'continue to win' with Rangers
Joc Pederson said he's excited about his fit with the Rangers and hopes to help them get back to the World Series.
Red Sox mull 6-man rotation with revamped staff
The Boston Red Sox, who struggled to come up with five dependable starting pitchers last season, are considering a six-man rotation in 2025.
FBI warns about targeted burglaries of athletes
The FBI has issued a formal warning to sports leagues about organized crime organizations from South America targeting the homes of professional athletes.
Reports: RHP Williams back to Nats on $14M deal
The Washington Nationals are bringing back pitcher Trevor Williams on a two-year, $14 million deal.
Reports: 1B Bell reunites with Nats on 1-year deal
The Nationals have agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Bell on a one-year contract worth $6 million, according to multiple reports.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.
Sources: Cubs trade Mervis to Rays for Bruján
The Cubs have acquired utilityman Vidal Bruján, sending first baseman Matt Mervis to the Marlins in a swap of former top-100 prospects.
Dodgers' Ohtani, wife expecting first child in '25
The Los Angeles Dodgers star and his wife Mamiko Tanaka made the announcement with a little help from their dog Decoy.
Sources: D-backs, Burnes agree to $210M deal
The Diamondbacks landed perhaps the best pitcher on the market, reaching a six-year, $210 million agreement with right-hander Corbin Burnes, sources told ESPN.
Bregman, Buehler team up for big Santa Anita win
Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler have teamed as owners of March of Time, a 3-year-old colt that won for the first time at Santa Anita on Friday.
Sources: Hernández, Dodgers agree to $66M deal
Outfielder Teoscar Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a three-year, $66 million contract, sources told ESPN, reuniting the World Series standout with the team he helped capture a championship.
A's prez Kaval to resign Dec. 31 after 8 seasons
Dave Kaval, who has served as president of the Athletics for eight seasons, will resign Dec. 31 to pursue new business opportunities in California.
Gleyber union: Tigers to add Torres, sources say
The Tigers and Gleyber Torres have reached agreement on a one-year, $15 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Torres is expected to play second base.
Infielder Adrianza retires after 12 MLB seasons
Ehire Adrianza, who played for the Braves, Giants, Twins, Nationals and Angels across 12 seasons, announced his retirement Tuesday.
Red Sox acquire Morán from Twins for Gasper
The Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán on Tuesday from the Twins for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper.
'I guess this is the Cubs' version of going all-in': What to make of Chicago's confusing offseason
Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? Here's the Cubs' plans for 2025 -- and beyond.
MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.
New-look Astros admit talks with Bregman stalled
On Monday, in a news conference introducing first baseman Christian Walker to the club, Houston general manager Dana Brown said the Astros had hoped to re-sign Alex Bregman, the team's third baseman for the last nine seasons, but the negotiations stalled.