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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....
Yankees add RHP Cody Poteet on one-year deal
The New York Yankees on Friday signed right-hander Cody Poteet to a one-year contract for 2024....
5-time All-Star Michael Brantley retires
Michael Brantley, a five-time All-Star and World Series champion, is retiring after 15 MLB seasons....
A's nix Ballers' plans for independent game at Coliseum
The Oakland Athletics denied a request by the independent league Oakland Ballers to play a commemorative game at the Oakland Coliseum on June 29....
Trevor Bauer wants back in the majors, but does MLB want him?
Toxic ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer — who sued Deadspin and lost — is hoping to find another gig in the majors....
Atlanta and the Dodgers have opted for playoff-only starters
While Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery still wait for their free-agent payday, two powerhouses that were also in need of starting pitching have chosen other routes. Oh, the Dodgers did splash free-agent cash, it was just for one pitcher who’s never pitched in the majors (Yoshinubu Yamamoto) and one...
Reports: Mets signing OF Harrison Bader to $10.5M deal
The New York Mets agreed to one-year, $10.5 million contract with Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader, multiple outlets reported Thursday....
Braves sign LHP Chris Sale to two-year, $38M extension
The Atlanta Braves signed newly acquired left-hander Chris Sale to a two-year, $38 million contract extension on Thursday....