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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.[read more]
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.[read more]
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
The Pope, the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025
You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.[read more]
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.[read more]