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Reports: Rays finalizing deal with reliever Phil Maton
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported Saturday....

Reports: Twins signing 1B Carlos Santana to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Twins are signing free agent first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $5.25 million plus incentives, multiple outlets reported....

Coach gave insider info to bettor; Orioles have new owner; Theo Epstein returns to Red Sox
New findings in NCAA sanctions against Alabama and former head baseball coach Brad Bohannon revealed that Bohannon knowingly provided insider information to a gambler who bet against the Crimson Tide last spring, according to ESPN. - Cale Clinton Read More...

Adrian Beltre to enter Hall of Fame with Rangers cap on plaque
Adrian Beltre's plaque at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will bear the player wearing the cap of the Texas Rangers....

Admitted steroid user Gary Sheffield claims MLB tried to blackball him for speaking out
Former slugger Gary Sheffield claims MLB tried to force him out of the sport in the 1990s after he spoke out about the growing steroid scandal. ...

A's reach deal with Alex Wood, acquire Ross Stripling from Giants
The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with left-hander Alex Wood on Friday and acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash in a separate transaction from the San Francisco Giants....

Yankees to play exhibition series in Mexico City
The New York Yankees on Friday announced a two-game exhibition series for March 24-25 in Mexico City....

Reports: Mets signing reliever Shintaro Fujinami
The New York Mets reached an agreement with free agent right-hander Shintaro Fujinami, per multiple reports Friday....

Red Sox Theo Epstein re-hire shows team is punting 2024 season
The first major acquisition of the Boston Red Sox offseason is…Theo Epstein? ...

Theo Epstein rejoins Red Sox as senior advisor
Theo Epstein is back with the Boston Red Sox....

Reports: RHP Keynan Middleton set to sign with Cards
Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to contract terms pending a physical, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday....

Orioles acquire RHP Corbin Burnes from Brewers
The Baltimore Orioles acquired former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday for infielder Joey Ortiz, left-hander DL Hall and the 34th pick in this year's MLB Draft....

Ex-Bama baseball coach Bohannon gave inside info to bettor
New findings in NCAA sanctions against Alabama and former head baseball coach Brad Bohannon revealed that Bohannon knowingly provided insider information to a gambler who bet against the Crimson Tide last spring, according to ESPN. ...

Reports: Mets nearing deal with reliever Jake Diekman
The New York Mets are nearing a deal with free agent reliever Jake Diekman, per multiple reports on Thursday....

Angelos family agrees to sell Orioles for $1.725B
The Angelos family on Monday formally announced their intent to sell the Baltimore Orioles to a group of private equity billionaires led by David Rubenstein and others, including Hall of Famer and lifelong Oriole Cal Ripken Jr., for $1.725 billion....

Report: Padres add reliever Wandy Peralta on 4-year deal
The San Diego Padres are in agreement with free agent reliever Wandy Peralta on a four-year, $16.5 million contract, The Athletic reported Wednesday....

Baltimore Orioles being sold for $1.725 billion
The Baltimore Orioles are being sold to a pair of private equity billionaires. ...

Rangers SS Corey Seager (hernia surgery) to miss most of spring training
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will miss most of spring training after having surgery to repair a sports hernia on Tuesday....

Mets to bring back RHP Adam Ottavino on 1-year deal
The New York Mets will bring back reliever Adam Ottavino, re-signing the right-hander to a one-year deal Tuesday reportedly worth $4.5 million....

Report: Angelos family to sell Orioles to private equity billionaires
John P. Angelos agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, Puck News reported Tuesday....