MLB

Ex-Twins GM Levine joins Brewers as adviser

Former Minnesota general manager Thad Levine has joined the Milwaukee organization as a special adviser. ... Continue Reading

Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street

Sources told ESPN that nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group, the RSN operator that again finds itself in deep financial trouble. ... Continue Reading

Graterol, Garrett and Wesneski avoid arbitration

Brusdar Graterol, Braxton Garrett and Hayden Wesneski agreed to one-year contracts to avoid arbitration. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Rockies, Lorenzen agree to $8M contract

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a club option, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Cubs land Cabrera, trade top prospect to Marlins

The Cubs have acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins that sends top outfield prospect Owen Caissie, as well as infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon, to Miami. ... Continue Reading

A's denied 'Athletics' trademark ahead of LV shift

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied the A's request to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics." The club currently plays in Sacramento, but intends to move to Nevada in 2028. ... 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

Manfred: MLB ready to step in for FanDuel TV

Major League Baseball is prepared to produce and distribute local broadcasts for teams whose telecasts are uncertain this season because of the financial problems of the FanDuel Sports Network regional networks. ... Continue Reading

Pro athletes in Venezuela facing travel turmoil

Scores of athletes in Venezuela, particularly baseball players affiliated with MLB clubs, had travel schedules thrown into turmoil after the United States' military operation. ... Continue Reading

Unsure of Bichette's future, Jays welcome Okamoto

The Toronto Blue Jays introduced Kazuma Okamoto, their latest marquee addition Tuesday, but as Bo Bichette's free agency continues, general manager Ross Atkins was noncommittal on where the 29-year-old infielder might fit into the team's defensive plans. ... Continue Reading

MLB midwinter Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year

Though there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're midway through the offseason. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason intel: Trade rumors and free agency updates

Here's what we're hearing about Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and much more as the hot stove heats back up. ... Continue Reading

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

The bizarre world of MLB arbitration -- and the ace whose record raise could rock the system

Baseball's unique offseason contract process is built on comps. Enter the pitcher who is beyond comparison. ... Continue Reading

Japanese star Imai aims to win title with Astros

Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday. ... Continue Reading