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Pirates acquire LHP Marco Gonzales from Braves
Left-hander Marco Gonzales was traded for the second time in three days, going from the Atlanta Braves to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday....
Red Sox deal OF Alex Verdugo to Yankees
The New York Yankees added an outfielder from their fiercest rival on Tuesday, acquiring Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for three right-handed pitchers....
Yankees trade for outfielder — no, not that one
We all know the New York Yankees were in the market for a left fielder. But while linked to San Diego Padres slugger Juan Soto, the Bronx Bombers instead swung a trade with the rival Red Sox for Alex Verdugo — a right fielder. ...
Report: Rangers reach deal with reliever Kirby Yates
The Texas Rangers reached an agreement with free agent reliever Kirby Yates, The Athletic reported Tuesday....
Angels GM: '100 percent' certain Mike Trout won't be traded
As the Los Angeles Angels await Shohei Ohtani's decision in free agency, general manager Perry Minasian spiked speculation the franchise would look to unload their other perennial MVP candidate this offseason....
CC Sabathia, ex-MLBers to play in revived Negro League East-West All-Star Game
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is set to revive the Negro League’s East-West All-Star game with a legends exhibition in Cooperstown, New York next May. ...
Could you imagine if Shohei Ohtani signed with the Blue Jays?
A new team has entered a bid in the Shohei Ohtani raffle — the Toronto Blue Jays. ...
Astros GM: Team not trading 'pillar' 3B Alex Bregman
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown wants to quash the rumors that third baseman Alex Bregman is available in a trade....
The Baseball Writers Association of America’s anonymous ballot problem is hopefully ending soon
According to FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe, the BBWAA has voted to make all Hall of Fame ballots an opt-out disclosure instead of an opt-in. The decision is still implemented to the Hall of Fame’s approval....
Report: Chris Archer joins Dodgers as special assistant
Chris Archer, a two-time All-Star in a 10-year major league career, joined the Los Angeles Dodgers as an assistant to the baseball operations department, he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday....
The Mariners are downsizing, and that's a bad sign for all of MLB
Maybe GM Jerry Dipoto is trying to make that 54 percent a real challenge. ...
Brewers bring back LHP Wade Miley on one-year deal
Veteran left-hander Wade Miley agreed Monday to a one-year, $8.5 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Brewers....
Dodgers to make Mookie Betts everyday second baseman
Looking for stability on the infield, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday he plans on making All-Star right fielder Mookie Betts his primary second baseman....
Former KBO MVP Jung Hoo Lee available to MLB clubs
One of Korea's top stars is expected to play a key role in the major leagues next season after outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was posted Monday and now has 30 days to come to terms on a free-agent deal....
Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson through 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2025 season Monday....
Brewers reach historic $82M deal with Jackson Chourio
The Milwaukee Brewers announced a record-breaking eight-year, $82 million contract on Monday with Jackson Chourio, a 19-year-old outfielder who has yet to make his major league debut....
Do the Miami Marlins have Google?
Back in October, we learned that highly respected baseball mind and glass ceiling-smasher Kim Ng stepped down from her GM role because the Marlins, whom Ng had improved from a record of 57-105 to 84-78 and an NL Wild Card berth, insisted on hiring a president of baseball operations to be Ng’s boss. ...
Reports: Shohei Ohtani decision expected 'within the week'
Shohei Ohtani plans to decide where to sign "within the week," MLB Network reported on Monday as the Winter Meetings began in Nashville, Tenn....
Mets retain pitching coach, name John Gibbons bench coach
The New York Mets announced their coaching staff under new manager Carlos Mendoza on Monday, including the retention of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the hire of former big league manager John Gibbons as bench coach....
Mariners send Jarred Kelenic to Braves in 5-player deal
With Major League Baseball's winter meetings underway in Nashville, the Mariners and Braves announced a five-player trade late Sunday night that sends three players to Atlanta and a pair of prospects to Seattle....