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MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more

We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up. ... Continue Reading

Ranking the top 25 MLB offseason trade candidates -- and finding their best fits

From All-Star outfielders to elite aces, here are the big names your team could be targeting this winter. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Mets sign reliever Williams, Blue Jays add KBO MVP Ponce

We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Jays adding KBO MVP Ponce to staff

Right-hander Cody Ponce, the KBO MVP, and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million deal, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: RHP Weiss agrees to deal with Astros

Former Korea Baseball Organization pitcher Ryan Weiss is in agreement with the Astros on a one-year contract that guarantees him $2.6 million, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Angels agree to 1-year deal with righty Manoah

Alek Manoah and the Angels are in agreement on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The contract is worth $1.95M, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Giants infielder Schmitt undergoes wrist surgery

Giants infielder Casey Schmitt had surgery on his left wrist Tuesday and is expected to recover in eight to 10 weeks, putting his timetable right around the start of spring training in February. ... Continue Reading

HOF reveals committee to mull Bonds, Clemens

Hall of Fame players Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount are among the committee that will consider a Hall ballot that includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy. ... Continue Reading

Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch-rigging scandal

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Mets give Devin Williams $51M contract

The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday night, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere. ... Continue Reading

Orioles, closer Helsley agree to 2-year contract

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. ... Continue Reading

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades. ... Continue Reading

Blue Jays sign right-hander Cease to 7-year deal

Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

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. ... Continue Reading

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. ... Continue Reading