Rangers and catcher Kyle Higashioka agree to $13.5M, 2-year contract with mutual option for 2027
Free agent catcher Kyle Higashioka and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a $13.5 million, two-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season
By Associated Press
Molitor, Murray, Pérez among voters on Hall of Fame panel considering players bypassed by writers
Hall of Fame players Paul Molitor, Eddie Murray, Tony Pérez, Lee Smith and Ozzie Smith are among 16 members of the classic era committee that will consider an eight-man Hall ballot that includes Dick Allen, Dave Parker and Luis Tiant
By Associated PressCubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander
By Jay Cohen | AP
The Nats cut ties with Kyle Finnegan. Here’s what that means for Washington.
In Finnegan, the Nationals had a prime example of a player who made the most of a franchise rebuild.
By Andrew Golden
D.C. Council clears funds for Nationals Park, Capital One Arena facelifts
The council passed legislation to create a stream of revenue for upgrades and fixes at Nationals Park, and advanced a package of $515 million for a Capital One Arena renovation.
By Meagan Flynn
Nats cut ties with Kyle Finnegan, Tanner Rainey at non-tender deadline
The decision to non-tender the two relievers leaves the bullpen decidedly less experienced — and without a closer.
By Andrew GoldenMets add Montas to their rotation with a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
The New York Mets have added Frankie Montas to their depleted rotation, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the veteran right-hander
By Ronald Blum | AP
Dodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell
Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract
By Associated Press
Jared Porter acknowledges he sent inappropriate text message to reporter, leading Mets to fire him
Jared Porter acknowledged he sent an inappropriate text message to a reporter while he was a Chicago Cubs executive in 2016, which led to the New York Mets firing him as general manager in 2021 after just 38 days
By Associated Press
Tommy Edman agrees to $74 million, 5-year contract with Dodgers after helping win World Series
Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $74 million, five-year contract
By Associated Press
MLB had 2 positives tests among 11,609 urine and blood samples for drugs in last year
Major League Baseball had just two positive tests for performance-enhancing drugs that resulted in discipline during the year ending with the World Series and exemptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder remained at a low
By Associated Press
Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney signs with Hamilton of Ontario's Intercounty Baseball League
Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney has signed to pitch for the Hamilton Cardinals of Ontario’s Intercounty Baseball League for the 2025 season
By Associated Press
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money
By Hallie Golden | AP
Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons
Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite
By Janie McCauley | AP
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $63 million, three-year contract
By Greg Beacham | AP
Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations
By Ronald Blum | AP
What Blake Snell’s deal means for the Dodgers — and everyone else
The two-time Cy Young Award winner joins the World Series champions, and the implications are huge in Los Angeles and around MLB.
By Chelsea Janes