MLB Page 714 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

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. ...

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....

Shohei Ohtani already sets one record with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani already has set one record with the Los Angeles Dodgers, even before his new team introduces him as an official team member....

Mets sign RHP Jorge Lopez to 1-year deal
The New York Mets signed right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez to a one-year contract on Thursday....

Reports: Shohei Ohtani can opt out if Dodgers brass exits
Shohei Ohtani will have the option to opt out of his new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team's owner or general manager leave the club, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday....

Angels add RHPs Luis Garcia, Adam Cimber to bullpen
The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen with a pair of right-handers on Wednesday, signing veterans Luis Garcia and Adam Cimber....

What does $700M get the Dodgers? Not the NL MVP favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain tied to rumors they are seeking to add a marquis pitcher even after signing Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million contract this week....

White Sox sign RHP Erick Fedde to 2-year, $15M deal
The Chicago White Sox signed right-hander Erick Fedde to a two-year, $15 million contract on Wednesday....

Braves outright INF David Fletcher to Triple-A
The Atlanta Braves outrighted newly acquired infielder David Fletcher to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday in a procedural move....

Reports: Dodgers trying to pry RHP Tyler Glasnow from Rays
Tampa Bay Rays ace right-hander Tyler Glasnow is the subject of trade discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports....