Sources: Mets give D. Williams 3-year, $51M deal
The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams have agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan Monday night, confirming a report, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Mets give D. Williams 3-year, M deal
Rays hire ex-O's manager Hyde as senior adviser
Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was hired Monday by the Tampa Bay Rays as senior adviser of baseball operations. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rays hire ex-O's manager Hyde as senior adviser
Exemptions for ADHD drugs drop to record-low
A record low 54 major league players were given permission to use medication for ADHD, down from 61 last year and 119 in 2013. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Exemptions for ADHD drugs drop to record-low
Sources: Orioles, Helsely agree to 2-year deal
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Orioles, Helsely agree to 2-year deal
Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
The Astros have finalized their coaching staff for next season after hiring assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz and catching instructor Tim Cossins. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$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