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Open Extended Reactions The Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby, continuing additions in hopes of contending in the National League Central under new manager Terry Francona. Rogers, 34, has closing experience and could slide into that role for

Open Extended Reactions Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN, adding a Gold Glove winner to a Rays team that places significant emphasis on defense. Kim, 29, who is expected to return from shoulder

Open Extended Reactions Right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, fortifying a bullpen that was at the forefront of the team’s surge to a postseason spot last year. Kahnle, 35, whose deal is pending a physical, is coming off a

Associated Press Jan 29, 2025, 01:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The rate of increase for Major League Baseball’s average salary slowed to 2.9% last year to a record $4.66 million, according to the annual report of the players’ association. The average of $4,655,366 was up from $4,525,719 in 2023, which marked

Jorge CastilloJan 29, 2025, 12:13 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Ryne Stanek and

Jesse RogersJan 29, 2025, 11:40 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran lefty Wade Miley to a minor league contract, sources tell ESPN. Miley, 38, is recovering from elbow surgery after missing most of last season while playing

Jan 29, 2025, 09:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner weighed in on the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ offseason spending spree, saying it will be even more “difficult” to keep up with the reigning World Series champions. The Dodgers have spent more than $450 million guaranteed this offseason, pushing their 2025

Open Extended Reactions Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources told ESPN, continuing the Dodgers’ construction of a superteam that will enter the 2025 season as heavy World Series favorites. Yates, 37, was one of the best relievers in baseball last year, posting

Associated Press Jan 28, 2025, 07:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team’s five-state television territory, the team announced Tuesday. A day after unveiling the new Rangers Sports Network (RSN), the team said the network had partnered with

Jan 28, 2025, 06:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Outfielder Roman Anthony, baseball’s No. 2 prospect according to Baseball America and the MLB Pipeline, was among nine non-roster invitees to spring training, the Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday. Anthony, 20, is a left-handed hitter who was named Double-A Portland’s team MVP in 2024 after hitting

Field Level Media Jan 28, 2025, 02:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Tampa Bay Rays ownership has yet to decide whether it will proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said. The plan to build the stadium in the Historic Gas Plant District to

Open Extended Reactions MLB The Show 25 will feature three athletes for the first time, with Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes gracing the cover as the video game embraces a “dynamic era” of young MLB talent. The decision to go with younger

ESPN News Services Jan 28, 2025, 11:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier is heading back to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports. The club has agreed to terms with the veteran second baseman/outfielder on a one-year deal worth $1.525 million, per the reports. The deal is pending Frazier passing a

Associated Press Jan 27, 2025, 07:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have created a new company to oversee production and distribution of their game broadcasts. The MLB team on Monday unveiled the Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company. That company will include the new Rangers Sports Network (RSN) and

Associated Press Jan 27, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez has agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Texas Rangers, the team that drafted the 41-year-old pitcher nearly 23 years ago. The Rangers also on Monday signed right-hander David

Associated Press Jan 27, 2025, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with Dylan Carlson on a $975,000, one-year contract Monday, a couple of months after the outfielder was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays. Carlson was a first-round draft pick in 2016 by the St. Louis Cardinals,

Associated Press Jan 27, 2025, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Retired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special advisor to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador. The Orioles announced the move Monday. Jones will advise Elias on various matters while serving as a

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