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A's add veteran reliever Trevor Gott on one-year deal
The Oakland Athletics signed veteran reliever Trevor Gott to a one-year contract....
Andrew McCutchen returning to Pirates in 2024
Veteran Andrew McCutchen is returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2024 season....
Yankees claim INF Jeter Downs off waivers
Named after New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, infielder Jeter Downs is now a member of the Hall of Famer's organization after he was claimed off waivers Tuesday from the Washington Nationals....
Giants acquire OF TJ Hopkins from Reds
The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder TJ Hopkins from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations....
Orioles, Maryland finalize 30-year Camden Yards lease extension
The Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority have inked the previously announced deal to keep the team at Camden Yards for the next 30 years....
Reports: Bidding begins as Yankees, Mets dine with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Coveted Japanese free agent Yoshinobu Yamamoto is ready to hear bids from suitors beginning Monday, ESPN reported....
Report: Braves release INF Matt Carpenter
The Atlanta Braves released veteran infielder Matt Carpenter on Monday, roughly 72 hours after acquiring him from San Diego, MLB.com reported....
Report: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. reaches 3-year deal with D-backs
Free-agent outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has reached an agreement on a three-year, $42 million contract to re-sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks, ESPN reported Sunday....
Using a dead Kobe Bryant as a symbol of LA sports culture is very late-stage capitalism
The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled out all the stops for their Shohei Ohtani pitch. That included bringing back Kobe Bryant from the dead. ...
This week in MLB: Does Shohei Ohtani really improve LA?; Julio Urias facing charges; Tyler Glasnow has a week to remember
Much like Susie Izzard (Drink!) says chiropractors “LIVE FOR THE NOISE!” I too live for the noise of the offseason. We can’t get much more than Shohei Ohtani and his reps donated to us, or at least their methods of sending the baseball press into orbit did. There should be much more to come, but the...
Pirates acquire Edward Olivares from Royals, sign Rowdy Tellez
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a one-year contract on Friday and acquired outfielder Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Deivis Nadal....
Royals having busy offseason signing lowest-tier free agents
In the shock of the MLB offseason, the Kansas City Royals have been one of the league’s most active teams in free agency. While the Dodgers are locking up the biggest names, the Royals are dishing out deals to every player you forgot was still playing. In total, Kansas City has already committed $10...
Rangers' Max Scherzer out until summer after back surgery
Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer will be sidelined until at least June or July following surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back....
Report: Dodgers, Tyler Glasnow agree to 5-year, $135M extension
The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing right-hander Tyler Glasnow to a five-year, $135 million extension to complete a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, ESPN reported Friday....
Yankees trade OF Billy McKinney to Pirates
The New York Yankees traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for international signing money....
Report: Royals nearing deal with OF Hunter Renfroe
The Kansas City Royals reportedly are finalizing a deal Friday with free agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe....
Reports: Tigers, RHP Jack Flaherty agree to one-year, $14M deal
The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with right-hander Jack Flaherty, according to multiple reports Thursday....
Reports: Dodgers land RHP Tyler Glasnow, OF Manuel Margot from Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday....
Rangers sign RHP Tyler Mahle through 2025
The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Mahle to a two-year contract Thursday....
Clayton Kershaw still uncertain of Dodgers return
Longtime Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw said he's feeling "really well" as he recovers from surgery on his left pitching shoulder and wants to return in 2024. The question remains whether that will be in Los Angeles....