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Report: Mariners, RHP Logan Gilbert agree on $4.05M deal
The Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert agreed to a one-year, $4.05 million deal to avoid arbitration, MLB Network reported Thursday....

Miracle Mets SS Bud Harrelson dies at 79
Bud Harrelson, the shortstop on the 1969 New York Mets championship team and the team's one-time manager, died Wednesday night at a hospice house in East Northport, N.Y., the team announced. He was 79....

Cubs agree to deal with LHP Shota Imanaga
Left-hander Shota Imanaga agreed to a four-year deal with the Chicago Cubs worth a reported $53 million....

Reports: Rockies, RHP Cal Quantrill reach 1-year, $6.55M deal
The Colorado Rockies and right-hander Cal Quantrill reached a one-year, $6.55 million deal and avoided arbitration, multiple outlets reported....

Padres-Dodgers to open MLB season March 20 in Seoul
Major League Baseball announced the schedule for spring training and the 2024 regular season on Wednesday....

Brad Ausmus joins Yankees as bench coach
The New York Yankees announced manager Aaron Boone's 2024 coaching staff on Wednesday....

Report: Yankees favored to sign RHP Marcus Stroman
The New York Yankees are the leading candidate to sign free agent right-hander Marcus Stroman, MLB Network reported Wednesday....

Reports: Japanese LHP Shota Imanaga signing with Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a deal with Japanese left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga, USA Today and MLB Network reported Tuesday....

Reports: Marlins hire Rachel Balkovec as director of player development
The Miami Marlins are bringing on Rachel Balkovec as their director of player development, multiple reports said Tuesday....
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Wander Franco may not be allowed back in the US, facing lesser charge: report [Update]
Update: Wander Franco is now facing a lesser charge following further analysis of evidence by a judge in the Dominican Republic. The original accusations of commercial and sexual exploitation and money laundering have now been lowered to sexual and psychological abuse, according to a judge’s resolut...

Wander Franco released from prison in D.R. amid investigation
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was released from prison in the Dominican Republic on Monday while officials continue to investigate allegations that he engaged in relationships with minors....

Yankees to add INF Kevin Smith
The New York Yankees are signing free agent infielder Kevin Smith....

Chaim Bloom named as top advisor in Cardinals' front office
Former Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom was named Monday as an advisor to St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak....

Trevor Bauer still doesn’t get it
Mere days after I wrote about the penchant of accused athletes to find a friendly face in the sportswriting community to help them rehab their image among the mouth-breathers in the fandom, Trevor Bauer offered himself up as Exhibit A, launching his own redemption tour in a nakedly desperate attempt...

Report: Dodgers, OF Teoscar Hernandez agree to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers made another splash in free agency on Sunday night, with ESPN reporting that the club has agreed to a one-year, $23.5 million deal with former All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez....

Report: LHP Sean Manaea agrees to 2-year deal with Mets
The New York Mets are signing left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea to a two-year, $28 million contract, the New York Post reported....

Angels, RHP Zach Plesac agree on 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Zach Plesac have agreed on a one-year, $1 million deal....

Rays acquire OF Richie Palacios, INF Jose Caballero in two trades
In a pair of moves Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Richie Palacios from the St. Louis Cardinals and infielder Jose Caballero from the Seattle Mariners....

Rockies sign RHP Dakota Hudson, C Jacob Stallings
The Colorado Rockies agreed to contract terms with right-hander Dakota Hudson and catcher Jacob Stallings on Friday....

Mariners ship LHP Robbie Ray to Giants
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Mitch Haniger, right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and cash from the San Francisco Giants on Friday in exchange for left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray....