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Jim Leyland voted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Jim Leyland, who managed for 22 seasons and won 1,769 games and a World Series title in 1997, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday....

Report: Brewers, OF Jackson Chourio agree to historic deal
The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to an eight-year, $82 million contract with outfielder Jackson Chourio, the deal coming even before the 19-year-old has made his major league debut, ESPN reported Sunday....

Reports: P Joe Kelly on verge of return to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a deal with free-agent reliever Joe Kelly, multiple outlets reported Saturday....

The week in MLB: Cody Bellinger's free agency twist, Luis Severino changes boroughs, Nelson Cruz lands role with Dodgers
On the surface, Cody Bellinger’s life is about to get better no matter what. He was a down-ballot MVP candidate last season who’s heading into free agency, as well as a former MVP and Rookie of the Year. He would have been labeled a unicorn back in the day, given his ability to play Gold Glove-level...

Yankees claim OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Guardians
The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday....

Report: Blue Jays among 4 teams in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
The bidding for coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is down to four teams, with the winner expected to pay more than $500 million for the services of the two-time American League Most Valuable Player, ESPN reported Friday....

Mets sign INF Joey Wendle to 1-year contract
The New York Mets increased the position versatility of their roster with the signing of infielder Joey Wendle to a one-year contract on Thursday....

Report: Pirates hire Sarah Gelles as assistant GM
Sarah Gelles, who began her career as a baseball operations intern with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009, is returning to the team as an assistant general manager, per The Athletic....

Report: Brewers nearing record deal with top OF prospect
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to announce a record-setting contract with 19-year-old outfield prospect Jackson Chourio, MLB Network reported Thursday....

Reports: Reds set to sign RHP Nick Martinez to 2-year, $26M deal
The Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Nick Martinez are close to a two-year, $26 million contract agreement, per reports....

Reports: Mets agree to one-year, $13M deal with RHP Luis Severino
Right-hander Luis Severino is moving across town after agreeing to a one-year, $13 million deal with the New York Mets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports....

Felix Bautista, Devin Williams named relievers of the year
Right-handers Felix Bautista and Devin Williams were named the winners of the Reliever of the Year awards in the American and National leagues, respectively, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday night....

Reports: Nelson Cruz accepts advisor role with Dodgers
Nelson Cruz, who retired earlier this month after 19 major league seasons, is accepting an advisor role with the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

Report: Reds reach 2-year deal with RHP Emilio Pagan
The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a two-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagan, MLB Network reported Wednesday....

The curious case of Cody Bellinger’s free agency
On the surface, Cody Bellinger’s life is about to get better no matter what. He was a down-ballot MVP candidate last season who’s heading into free agency, as well as a former MVP and Rookie of the Year. He would have been labeled a unicorn back in the day, given his ability to play Gold Glove-level...

Liam Hendriks, Cody Bellinger win comeback awards
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks and Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger were named the winners of the Comeback Player of the Year awards in the American and National leagues, respectively, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday....

Tigers sign RHP Kenta Maeda to two-year, $24M contract
Right-hander Kenta Maeda signed a two-year, $24 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday....

White Sox sign SS Paul DeJong to one-year contract
The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with shortstop Paul DeJong....

Oakland B's join Pioneer League as A's set to leave town
Losing the A's to Las Vegas prompted the launch of a new baseball franchise in Oakland....

Angels sign reliever Adam Kolarek to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels announced the signing of free agent reliever Adam Kolarek to a one-year, $900,000 deal on Sunday night....