MLB

Who will be the next to unwrap a new long-term contract?

Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell. ... Continue Reading

Posting period expires for Japan's Takahashi

Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with an MLB team before his posting period expired, so his rights remain with the Saitama Seibu Lions. ... Continue Reading

Jays sign Japan's Okamoto to 4-year, $60M deal

Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, who has hit 248 home runs since entering Japan's NPB in 2015, has signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays. ... Continue Reading

Royals extend manager Quatraro through 2029

Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City through 2029. ... Continue Reading

Source: Yanks, DeJong agree to minor league deal

The Yankees and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Japanese ace pitcher Imai signs with Astros

Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros, the team announced on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Source: Giants, Mahle agree to 1-year contract

The Giants have reached a one-year deal with free agent right-hander Tyler Mahle, a source confirmed to 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

Royals extend manager Quatraro though 2029

Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City though 2029. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Japan's Okamoto, Jays reach $60M deal

The Blue Jays and Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Angels restructure rest of Rendon deal

The Angels and Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Dykstra faces charges after drugs found in vehicle

Former MLB star Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police found drugs in his possession during a traffic stop on New Year's Day. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Blue Jays make another splash by signing Japanese 3B Okamoto

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

Bold predictions for 2026: The World Series champion Orioles? A Skubal blockbuster?

From breakout teams to major deals, our experts weigh in on how the year ahead could play out. ... Continue Reading

The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams

We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year. ... Continue Reading