Sources: Astros, 1B Walker reach 3-yr., $60M deal
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:47 ESTChristan Walker, who hit 95 home runs for the Diamondbacks over the past three seasons, has reached a 3-year, $60M deal with the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Record 9 MLB teams docked $311M in luxury tax
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:47 ESTThe Dodgers, Mets and Yankees were the highest penalized among the record nine teams to be over the MLB's luxury tax threshold for 2024.
Yankees ship Trevino to Reds for Cruz, Jackson
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:46 ESTThe New York Yankees traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson,
Sources: Sandoval, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:46 ESTLeft-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $18.25 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Marlins reach 1-year contract with INF Wagaman
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:46 ESTThe Miami Marlins and infielder Eric Wagaman have agreed to a one-year contract.
O's, Dodgers lead in unspent international money
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:47 ESTThe Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Dodgers around $1.9 million.
Rangers ink lefty sidearmer Milner to 1-year deal
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:47 ESTThe Rangers and left-handed reliever Hoby Milner have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.
A's pick up veteran infielder Urshela, sources say
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:48:46 ESTThe A's and free agent infielder Gio Urshela have reached agreement on a major league contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
How can A's persuade free agents to play in a minor league park? A dash of hope -- and a ton of cash
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:07:51 ESTAs his franchise heads to Sacramento for the next few years, GM David Forst needs to get creative -- and spend like never before.
News or noise: Cubs' hot corner, returning Rays pitcher, Pirates' catcher choice
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:28:35 ESTEric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Passan on the Rays' future in Tampa Bay -- or elsewhere: Latest on new stadium deal, status of the Trop
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:53:45 ESTHow soon could a new ballpark be ready? Will the Rays ever play at Tropicana Field again? Could they relocate? Here's what we know and what remains unknown.
Five biggest takeaways from MLB's landmark pitching study
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:17:32 ESTPitchers are breaking down like never before. Baseball's 62-page report doesn't solve the problem -- but it provides a first step.
'Get rid of that three-times-throwing-over-to-first-base junk': Managers talk new rules, the playoffs and more
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:47:03 ESTWe spoke to skippers at the winter meetings to get their take on the state of the game.
12 starting pitchers, $788.5M?! It's a good time to be an ace
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:18:56 ESTWhat did Max Fried & Co. teach us this week? Starting pitching, famously out of vogue in the modern game, is more expensive than ever.