MLB

Sources: A's, Leiter Jr. agree to 1-year, $3M deal

Free agent reliever Mark Leiter Jr is in agreement on a 1-year contract with the A's, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Braves sign vet OF Yastrzemski to 2-year deal

Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028. ... Continue Reading

Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award

Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame. ... 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

Orioles agree to 5-year deal with slugger Alonso

First baseman Pete Alonso and the Orioles have agreed to a five-year contract, the team announced Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Cubs, lefty reliever Milner agree to deal

Free agent left-handed reliever Hoby Milner is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $3.75 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Former Padres closer Suarez signs with Braves

Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Rule 5: Yanks pick Winquest, Rockies get Petit

The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers. ... Continue Reading

White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026

The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3. ... Continue Reading

Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal

First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact

Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Busy Braves nab Suarez, Yaz

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

MLB offseason grades: Braves nab Yaz, judging O's deal for Alonso

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

MLB winter meetings updates, rumors: Alonso joins O's on surprising five-year deal

Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl. ... Continue Reading

MLB winter meetings winners, losers and head-scratching moves

Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason. ... Continue Reading