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Second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee. He will be inducted in July. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy and three others did not receive sufficient votes.
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee. He will be inducted in July. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy and three others did not receive sufficient votes.
Trade news: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer from the Washington Nationals for catching prospect Harry Ford and right-handed pitching prospect Isaac Lyon, sources tell ESPN. First on the scene was @andrewcgolden.
December 7, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Trade news: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer from the Washington Nationals for catching prospect Harry Ford and right-handed pitching prospect Isaac Lyon, sources tell ESPN. First on the scene was @andrewcgolden.
Zac Gallen does not have a deal and is not close to finalizing one.
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Zac Gallen does not have a deal and is not close to finalizing one.
Two others moving in the Oviedo-for-Password deal, per sources: left-hander Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman are going to the Red Sox. The Pirates will get one player in addition to Jhostynxon Garcia.
December 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Two others moving in the Oviedo-for-Password deal, per sources: left-hander Tyler Samaniego and catcher Adonys Guzman are going to the Red Sox. The Pirates will get one player in addition to Jhostynxon Garcia.
Trade news: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo in a deal that will send outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back to Pittsburgh, sources tell ESPN. In total, it's a five-player trade.
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Trade news: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo in a deal that will send outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back to Pittsburgh, sources tell ESPN. In total, it's a five-player trade.
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: Miguel Rojas is returning to the Dodgers in 2026, for what will be his final season in the major leagues, sources said.…
December 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: Miguel Rojas is returning to the Dodgers in 2026, for what will be his final season in the major leagues, sources said.…
Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract, sources tell ESPN. @ByRobertMurray was on the agreement.
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract, sources tell ESPN. @ByRobertMurray was on the agreement.
Right-hander Cody Ponce and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. The AL champs get the KBO MVP, who went 17-1 with a 1.89 ERA and struck out 252 in 180.2 innings. First on the agreement was @Ken_Rosenthal .
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Right-hander Cody Ponce and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. The AL champs get the KBO MVP, who went 17-1 with a 1.89 ERA and struck out 252 in 180.2 innings. First on the agreement was @Ken_Rosenthal .
RT @JesseRogersESPN: As @brianmctaggart mentioned, righty Ryan Weiss is in agreement with the Houston Astros after returning from 2 product…
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
RT @JesseRogersESPN: As @brianmctaggart mentioned, righty Ryan Weiss is in agreement with the Houston Astros after returning from 2 product…
Right-hander Alek Manoah and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, a source tells ESPN. Manoah, 27, was non-tendered by Atlanta and lands with the Angels on a fully guaranteed big league deal.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Right-hander Alek Manoah and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, a source tells ESPN. Manoah, 27, was non-tendered by Atlanta and lands with the Angels on a fully guaranteed big league deal.
Devin Williams' deal with the Mets is three years with no opt-outs or options, per source. He'll be there and pitching at the back end -- and maybe in the ninth inning, depending on where Edwin Díaz goes -- for the foreseeable future.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Devin Williams' deal with the Mets is three years with no opt-outs or options, per source. He'll be there and pitching at the back end -- and maybe in the ninth inning, depending on where Edwin Díaz goes -- for the foreseeable future.
Reliever Devin Williams and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year contract that guarantees more than $50 million, sources tell ESPN.
First on the agreement was @WillSammon.
First on the agreement was @WillSammon.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reliever Devin Williams and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year contract that guarantees more than $50 million, sources tell ESPN.
First on the agreement was @WillSammon.
First on the agreement was @WillSammon.
RT @jorgecastillo: Mike Elias was very transparent about his priorities this offseason.
Closer: ✅ (Helsley)
Impact bat, preferably an out…
Closer: ✅ (Helsley)
Impact bat, preferably an out…
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
RT @jorgecastillo: Mike Elias was very transparent about his priorities this offseason.
Closer: ✅ (Helsley)
Impact bat, preferably an out…
Closer: ✅ (Helsley)
Impact bat, preferably an out…
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Helsley, who fielded interest from teams to convert to a starter, will be the ninth-inning option for Baltimore.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Helsley, who fielded interest from teams to convert to a starter, will be the ninth-inning option for Baltimore.
I am thankful for gravy.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I am thankful for gravy.
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: NEWS: The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his contract, according to a source…
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: NEWS: The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his contract, according to a source…
Infielder Jonah Bride and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp, a source tells ESPN. Bride, 29, is reunited with new Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, for whom he had his best big league season in 2024 with Miami.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Infielder Jonah Bride and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp, a source tells ESPN. Bride, 29, is reunited with new Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, for whom he had his best big league season in 2024 with Miami.
The Cardinals are sending the Red Sox $20M to cover Sonny Gray’s salary, sources tell ESPN. Gray’s contract will pay him $35M this year, and there is a $30M mutual option — not club, as had been previously reported — with a $5M buyout. Cash covers half of Gray’s guarantee.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Cardinals are sending the Red Sox $20M to cover Sonny Gray’s salary, sources tell ESPN. Gray’s contract will pay him $35M this year, and there is a $30M mutual option — not club, as had been previously reported — with a $5M buyout. Cash covers half of Gray’s guarantee.
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN. Red Sox get the veteran who said he would waive his no-trade clause to leave. First on the news was @JonHeyman.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN. Red Sox get the veteran who said he would waive his no-trade clause to leave. First on the news was @JonHeyman.
RT @jorgecastillo: Hal Steinbrenner said he didn't have a payroll target for 2026, but that it would be "ideal" if the number dropped from…
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
RT @jorgecastillo: Hal Steinbrenner said he didn't have a payroll target for 2026, but that it would be "ideal" if the number dropped from…
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: The Rockies are removing the interim tag from Warren Schaeffer. He will return as their full-time manager in 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: The Rockies are removing the interim tag from Warren Schaeffer. He will return as their full-time manager in 2026.
BREAKING: The New York Mets and Texas Rangers are finalizing a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, sources tell ESPN
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BREAKING: The New York Mets and Texas Rangers are finalizing a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, sources tell ESPN
The Texas Rangers non-tendered catcher Jonah Heim, sources tell ESPN. He is now a free agent.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Texas Rangers non-tendered catcher Jonah Heim, sources tell ESPN. He is now a free agent.