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Athletics hire ex-Rockies GM to scouting role

The Athletics hired former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as the club's special assistant to the scouting department, the team announced Friday. ... Continue Reading

Source: Twins add catcher Caratini on 2-year deal

The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini agreed on a two-year, $14 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Reports: Realmuto sticks with Phils on $45M deal

The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Mets, Bichette reach 3-year, $126M deal

After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN. New York plans to play Bichette at third base for the first time in his pro career. ... Continue Reading

Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays in three-team trade

The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from Cincinnati to Tampa Bay. ... Continue Reading

Giants sign Venezuelan SS Hernandez to $5M deal

The Giants agreed to a deal with 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez on Thursday, the first day of the 2026 international signing period. ... Continue Reading

Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say

The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Kershaw set to pitch in World Baseball Classic

Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic. ... 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

The Dodgers ... and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make

L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do. ... Continue Reading

Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers heavily favored to repeat

Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. ... Continue Reading

How will latest moves rock the NL East? Updates on Mets, Phillies, Braves, Marlins, Nats

After the Mets beat out the Phillies for Bo Bichette, here's what's next in one of baseball's most dynamic divisions. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Mets pivot to Bichette after Dodgers sign top free agent Tucker

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

Johnson 'excited' to join Pagan in Reds' bullpen

Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Rockies, Castro agree on 2-year deal

The Rockies and utilityman Willi Castro have reached an agreement on a two-year, $12.8 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday. ... Continue Reading