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Associated Press Jan 7, 2025, 04:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract. Rasmussen’s agency, the Beverly Hills Sports Council, announced the agreement Tuesday and said it included an option that had the potential to

ESPN News Services Jan 7, 2025, 01:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Slugger Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday night. The deal includes a sixth-year vesting option at $22 million that can escalate. Rooker’s extension will pay him

Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderJan 6, 2025, 06:38 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a draft pick and an outfield prospect, sources told ESPN, adding

Associated Press Jan 6, 2025, 02:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday. Wright’s number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth since Steve Cohen bought the team

Associated Press Jan 5, 2025, 06:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Utility man Cavan Biggio and the Kansas City Royals agreed Sunday to a minor league contract. A son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, Cavan made his big league debut with Toronto in 2019. He was traded to the Los

Field Level Media Jan 3, 2025, 04:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Teoscar Hernandez is officially returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champions agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract, the team announced Friday. The deal includes a club option of $15

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJan 3, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a 3-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Kim, 25, was posted by

Field Level Media Jan 3, 2025, 06:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After losing ace Corbin Burnes via free agency, the Baltimore Orioles bolstered their rotation on Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton. A 17-year veteran and two-time All-Star, Morton posted an 8-10 record with a 4.19 ERA, 167 strikeouts

Jan 3, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’re around five weeks out from when the first MLB teams report to spring training and plenty of free agents remain unsigned. So while we wait, let’s look ahead to the start of the 2025 season. Where does every team stand heading into spring training? Can

Associated Press Jan 2, 2025, 08:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Grant Anderson from the Texas Rangers for minor league left-hander Mason Molina on Thursday. The trade followed the Rangers’ decision to designate Anderson for assignment Monday. Anderson, 27, went 0-1 with an 8.10 ERA and one

Anthony Gharib, ESPNJan 2, 2025, 08:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Actress Emma Roberts revealed Wednesday that she’s the owner of a one-of-one rookie card of Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Roberts posed with a Chrome Gilded Topps card featuring Holliday in his batting stance on her Instagram story with

Associated Press Jan 2, 2025, 03:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game. “The feeling was just like, ‘Man, I’m better than this,'” the

Associated Press Jan 1, 2025, 03:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Chicago sent minor league right-hander Aaron Combs to Philadelphia for the 31-year-old Gilbert, who had a 3.24 ERA in six relief appearances with the Phillies

Associated Press Dec 31, 2024, 05:13 PM ET MURRIETA, Calif. — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died. He was 75. Randle died Sunday at his home

Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 11:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson won a World Series in Texas with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020, then got another championship ring the following season after twice changing teams. The Rangers missed the playoffs last season after winning their own title in 2023,

Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 05:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. The athletes’ homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry,

Associated Press Dec 30, 2024, 08:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox, who struggled to come up with five dependable starting pitchers last season, are considering a six-man rotation in 2025. “We have had some conversations,” Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday in his first comments since trading for

ESPN News Services Dec 30, 2024, 03:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Washington Nationals are bringing back pitcher Trevor Williams. The team agreed to terms with Williams on a two-year contract worth $14 million, according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a successful physical exam. The right-handed starter spent the past two seasons