Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
The Astros have finalized their coaching staff for next season after hiring assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz and catching instructor Tim Cossins. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
MLB execs predict the offseason: Where will top free agent pitchers land? Does Tucker get $400 million?
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball’s hot stove heats up. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB execs predict the offseason: Where will top free agent pitchers land? Does Tucker get 0 million?
Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, M deal
They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever … it’s been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean? Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players’ association. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Skenes receives record .4M in pre-arbitration
Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox
The Red Sox are acquiring veteran right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals, sources told ESPN. He was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox
How good are this year's top Japanese free agents — and who could sign them?
We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026 and where they might land. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} How good are this year's top Japanese free agents — and who could sign them?
Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the country looks to defend their 2023 title. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract
Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team’s bullpen. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract