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Sources: Royals to move in fences at Kauffman

The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Rays acquire Wisely, Waldichuk from Braves

The Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Braves on Monday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. ... Continue Reading

Pitchers Custodio, Sierra hit with 56-game bans

Giants pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent pitcher Luis Sierra were suspended 56 games each following positive tests under the minor league drug program. ... Continue Reading

Sox foiled after 'falling short' in Bregman pursuit

The Red Sox said it was "disappointing to lose out" on Alex Bregman after reportedly not offering a no-trade clause to the free agent, who is joining the Cubs. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Yankees-Bellinger talks at an impasse

Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, league sources tell ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Rockies acquire McCarthy in trade with D-backs

The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz. ... 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

Sources: Bregman to Cubs on 5-year, $175M deal

Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract Saturday, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Kepler banned 80 games by MLB for failed test

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler, who spent last season with the Phillies, has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's drug program. ... Continue Reading

Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 MLB clubs

With a lot of work still left to do, here's how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today. ... Continue Reading

Giusti, saves leader for champ Pirates in '71, dies

Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died at the age of 86. ... Continue Reading

State of the AL East: What's next for Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Rays and O's

Sizing up MLB's deepest division -- and how urgent it is for each team to make a move. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Cubs nab Bregman on five-year deal

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

Tupac Shakur Orioles bobblehead to debut against Athletics

The legendary musician lived in Baltimore from 1984-88 and studied acting and poetry at the Baltimore School of the Arts. ... Continue Reading

Braves bring back reliever Kinley on $3M contract

Right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley, who was 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA with the Braves last season, will return to Atlanta on a one-year, $3 million deal. ... Continue Reading