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The Baltimore Orioles lineup might have the best lineup in baseball. Whatever order Craig Albernaz chooses, he’s got Gunnar Henderson, Pete Alonso, Jordan Westburg, Taylor Ward, Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday, Sam Basallo, Dylan Beavers and Colton Cowser. A wrecking crew.
December 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Baltimore Orioles lineup might have the best lineup in baseball. Whatever order Craig Albernaz chooses, he’s got Gunnar Henderson, Pete Alonso, Jordan Westburg, Taylor Ward, Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday, Sam Basallo, Dylan Beavers and Colton Cowser. A wrecking crew.
Pete Alonso’s deal with the Orioles gives him the highest AAV ever for a first baseman. He winds up with $185 million, including his $30 million salary last year, and followed the same track Matt Chapman and Blake Snell did, taking a short-term deal and turning it into a bounty.
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Pete Alonso’s deal with the Orioles gives him the highest AAV ever for a first baseman. He winds up with $185 million, including his $30 million salary last year, and followed the same track Matt Chapman and Blake Snell did, taking a short-term deal and turning it into a bounty.
BREAKING: First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Alonso leaves the Mets to make a loaded AL East even better.
December 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
BREAKING: First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Alonso leaves the Mets to make a loaded AL East even better.
Closer Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Finnegan was excellent after joining the Tigers at the trade deadline and returns on a multiyear deal. First on the agreement: @ByRobertMurray.
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Closer Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Finnegan was excellent after joining the Tigers at the trade deadline and returns on a multiyear deal. First on the agreement: @ByRobertMurray.
RT @jorgecastillo: The Pirates and left-hander Gregory Soto are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Soto…
December 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
RT @jorgecastillo: The Pirates and left-hander Gregory Soto are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Soto…
RT @JesseRogersESPN: The White Sox have won the draft lottery. They have the No.1 pick in next year’s draft.
December 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
RT @JesseRogersESPN: The White Sox have won the draft lottery. They have the No.1 pick in next year’s draft.
The Los Angeles Angels are acquiring infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, sources tell ESPN.
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Los Angeles Angels are acquiring infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, sources tell ESPN.
Closer Edwin Díaz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for three years and $69 million, sources tell ESPN. The Dodgers, who were targeting bullpen help this winter, got the best closer on the market, setting a new AAV record for relievers.
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Closer Edwin Díaz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for three years and $69 million, sources tell ESPN. The Dodgers, who were targeting bullpen help this winter, got the best closer on the market, setting a new AAV record for relievers.
RT @jorgecastillo: Edwin Díaz and the Dodgers are in agreement on a deal, a source tells ESPN. @WillSammon was on it.
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
RT @jorgecastillo: Edwin Díaz and the Dodgers are in agreement on a deal, a source tells ESPN. @WillSammon was on it.
None of the typical impediments -- whether age (33 on Opening Day) or position (DH) -- got in the way of Kyle Schwarber landing a half-decade-long contract at a record AAV for a DH ($30 million). Teams lined up to pay for what Schwarber does on the field and off. A mega-deal.
December 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
None of the typical impediments -- whether age (33 on Opening Day) or position (DH) -- got in the way of Kyle Schwarber landing a half-decade-long contract at a record AAV for a DH ($30 million). Teams lined up to pay for what Schwarber does on the field and off. A mega-deal.
BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.
December 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.
Left-hander Steven Matz and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. @TBTimes_Rays was first on the news.
December 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Left-hander Steven Matz and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. @TBTimes_Rays was first on the news.
Best signing of the meetings.
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Best signing of the meetings.
RT @JesseRogersESPN: News: Free agent pitcher Mike Soroka is in agreement with the Diamondbacks on a 1-year deal, pending a physical, sourc…
December 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
RT @JesseRogersESPN: News: Free agent pitcher Mike Soroka is in agreement with the Diamondbacks on a 1-year deal, pending a physical, sourc…
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.