7:30 AM ET The trade: The New York Yankees acquire 3B Josh Donaldson, IF Isiah Kiner-Falefa and C Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins for C Gary Sanchez and IF Gio Urshela. Maybe Sunday’s late-night trade between the Yankees and Twins isn’t going to knock March Madness brackets and the return of Tom Brady from
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12:43 AM ET Nelson Cruz going to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $15 million contract is a bit of a surprising twist after rumors throughout Sunday that his likely destination was the Los Angeles Dodgers or the San Diego Padres, so the signing leads to two questions: 1. What do the Nationals, a team
10:45 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. TAMPA — Isiah Kiner-Falefa thought he had found a new home with the Minnesota Twins. Less than 24 hours later, he was traded to the New York Yankees alongside former American League MVP Josh Donaldson and catcher Ben Rortvedt
12:29 AM ET ESPN News Services VENICE, Fla. — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker held court in front of a “2021 World Champions” banner, peaking occasionally at the nearby bullpen, where World Series hero Charlie Morton threw a side session. Around the corner, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Cristian Pache pulled up in matching, glitzy-gold SUVs
11:25 PM ET ESPN News Services Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz and the Washington Nationals have reached agreement on a one-year, $15 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Enrique Rojas, confirming multiple reports. The contract includes a mutual option for 2023; Cruz will earn $12 million in 2022 and will receive an additional $3 million
9:49 PM ET Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Steve Cohen heard that baseball’s new luxury tax level was being nicknamed “the Cohen Tax.” “It’s better than a bridge being named after you,” the New York Mets owner said Sunday as spring training camp opened after a 25-day delay caused by Major League Baseball’s
8:25 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — Retirement was never a realistic option for Clayton Kershaw, so long as his left arm cooperated. “Once I got healthy, it was no secret — I was either gonna go play in Texas or stay here,” Kershaw said from the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ spring training facility on Sunday afternoon,
7:32 PM ET ESPN News Services MILWAUKEE — Brad Boxberger will be back in the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen this season. The Brewers announced Sunday they have signed the veteran right-hander to a one-year free agent deal that includes a club option for 2023. The deal is worth $2.5 million and Boxberger can earn another $550,000
4:52 PM ET ESPN News Services Stephen Strasburg played catch when the Washington Nationals held their first official workout of spring training on Sunday, and the 2019 World Series MVP sat down for a chat with manager Dave Martinez and pitching coach Jim Hickey to discuss where things stand as he comes back from two
5:00 PM ET The trade: The Minnesota Twins acquire RHP Sonny Gray from the Cincinnati Reds for RHPs Francis Peguero and Chase Petty On Sunday, a trade was completed between a club that finished in the cellar last season (Minnesota) and a team that finished over .500 but just outside of the wild-card chase (Cincinnati).
4:33 PM ET Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Watching the Houston Astros’ run through the 2021 playoffs, Justin Verlander considered lending a hand — an arm, actually — to the cause. The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner had pitched in only one game since 2019, but his bullpen sessions while rehabbing from
1:42 PM ET The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. In exchange for Gray, the Reds received right-hander Chase Petty, the Twins’ 2021 first-round pick. The Twins also received minor league right-hander Francis Peguero in the trade. Gray, 32, was 7-9 with a 4.19 ERA in 26 starts for
11:51 AM ET Associated Press DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have agreed to one-year contracts with shortstop Jose Iglesias and right-handed reliever Alex Colome, a person familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreements have not yet been announced. In
10:51 PM ET ESPN News Services CHICAGO — The White Sox filled a hole at second base, agreeing to a deal with two-time All-Star Josh Harrison on Saturday. MSM Sports, which represents Harrison, tweeted the agreement. The deal is pending a physical. Harrison, 34, has played second base, third base, shortstop and all outfield positions
8:15 PM ET The trade: The New York Mets acquire RHP Chris Bassitt from the Oakland Athletics for RHPs J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller With Carlos Rodon, Clayton Kershaw and Yusei Kikuchi off the free-agent market and Zack Greinke now the best remaining starting pitcher, the Mets moved to the trade market to add depth
7:33 PM ET The New York Mets on Saturday acquired right-handed starter Chris Bassitt from the Oakland Athletics, it was announced. In exchange, the A’s receive right-handers J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller. Bassitt, who is a season away from free agency, went 12-4 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 4.08 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2021
2:12 PM ET ESPN News Services Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. Kikuchi, 30, became a free agent in November when he and the Seattle Mariners both declined to exercise options after he struggled over the second half of
11:43 AM ET The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers are in agreement on a deal that will send shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Twins for catcher Mitch Garver and right-hander Ronny Henriquez, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Kiner-Falefa, 26, hit .271 with eight home runs and 53 RBis last season. He