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For the first seven weeks of the MLB offseason, the first-base market was frozen. Despite a wealth of intriguing candidates to change threads in both free agency and on the trade block, there was barely any first-base movement to speak of. Starting pitchers continued to find new homes. Seven catchers signed big-league deals. The outfield

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2024, 09:38 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions The initial list of major league teams that expressed interest in Roki Sasaki stretched to 20, his agent,

Roki Sasaki pitches for Japan during the World Baseball Classic in March 2023. The Dodgers are among the teams pursuing the free agent. (Eugene Hoshiko / Associated Press) Neither Shohei Ohtani nor Yoshinobu Yamamoto were part of the Dodgers’ initial in-person pitch to Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki, a meeting that took place at the

The window to be a contender in baseball is finite, and because of the volatile nature of the game, a team that’s on top today could be facing a different reality tomorrow. As a result, when teams get the opportunity to capitalize on being one of the sport’s best teams, they have to seize their

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

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast The highest-rated free agent starting pitcher is off the board, and the team he chose shocked everyone. Corbin Burnes agreed to a $210 million, 6-year deal with the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend and it’s now changed the way people view

Apr 26, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis (22) singled to right field and drove in a run against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired first baseman Matt Mervis and cash from the Chicago

Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderDec 29, 2024, 01:54 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 Chicago Cubs acquired utilityman Vidal Bruján on Sunday, sending first baseman Matt Mervis to the Miami Marlins in a swap of former top

The only person who knows what Roki Sasaki wants could be Roki Sasaki. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Roki Sasaki has 26 days until he has to sign with an MLB team or go back to Japan. His list of potential destinations is beginning to take shape. The Los Angeles Dodgers, long considered favorites for

Nearly a year after abruptly announcing his marriage on Instagram, Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday he and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child, abruptly on Instagram. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar didn’t provide any specifics about a due date or details about the upcoming child, but his post did feature yet another cute

Corbin Burnes was great for the Brewers, then great for the Orioles. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Corbin Burnes is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and it wasn’t cheap. The 2021 Cy Young Award winner agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal with the Diamondbacks early Saturday morning. Jon Heyman of the New York Post

Jeff Passan, Senior MLB InsiderDec 27, 2024, 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 Outfielder Teoscar Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a three-year, $66 million contract, sources told ESPN on Friday, reuniting the

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a two-run home run by Tommy Edman in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets on Oct. 20. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) If you have a bag of sunflower seeds, throw it to the sky. Teo is back. Break out

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 27, 2024, 10:33 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Free agent infielder Gleyber Torres is in agreement with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $15 million contract, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN. Torres, 28, spent the

During Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, two New York Yankees fans interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts as he attempted to catch a foul ball. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) An unfortunately memorable moment of the 2024 World Series occurred in Game 4 when Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts attempted

During Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, two New York Yankees fans interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts as he attempted to catch a foul ball. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) An unfortunately memorable moment of the 2024 World Series occurred in Game 4 when Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts attempted

Dec 23, 2024, 06:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Outfielder Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a contract pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. News of the deal was first reported by The Athletic. Last a designated hitter with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pederson, 32, declined his mutual option for the 2025