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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 11:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training. Gallo’s $8 million mutual option was declined by the Washington Nationals in November, making the

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. Guerrero is eligible for free agency after the World Series and has

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. took batting practice at spring training Thursday, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session this week at their Florida camp. While neither Acuna, the unanimous 2023 NL MVP, nor Strider, a

Alden GonzalezFeb 13, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw admittedly wasn’t prepared for what foot surgery would entail. He spent four weeks on crutches and

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 04:39 PM ET SARASOTA, Fla. — Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers isn’t expected to be ready for Opening Day after a partial dislocation of his right kneecap during the offseason, Baltimore general manager Mike Elias said Thursday. Elias told reporters at Orioles camp that Rogers sustained the knee subluxation in January.

Jorge CastilloFeb 13, 2025, 03:57 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 TAMPA — New York

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 12:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PEORIA, Ariz. — Left-hander Kyle Hart has signed a one-year contact with the San Diego Padres after one season in the Korean Baseball Organization, where he was selected as the league’s top pitcher. The Padres announced Thursday the signing of the 32-year-old Hart to

ESPN Fantasy Feb 13, 2025, 06:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pitchers and catchers are ready to report and the ESPN fantasy baseball crew is ready to show you the results of its first fantasy baseball mock draft of the season, using the ESPN standard head-to-head points league scoring and roster settings. Sign up for

Tristan H. Cockcroft Feb 13, 2025, 06:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions (The full, nine-inning Playbook was originally published during the spring of 2020. It has been updated for 2025 where applicable.) Let’s begin with advice that would’ve made my ninth-grade English teacher, Miss Kadish, cringe: On this metaphorical “final exam” that is fantasy baseball’s

ESPN News Services Feb 12, 2025, 09:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Pete Alonso and the New York Mets finalized their $54 million, two-year contract Wednesday as spring training opened in Florida with the team’s first formal workout for pitchers and catchers. New York also re-signed injured reliever Drew Smith to a

Feb 12, 2025, 10:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home, agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The $40 million salary is $10 million-plus more per year than others were offering, sources said. The deal

Alden GonzalezFeb 12, 2025, 09:12 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions The San Diego Padres filled a clear need in their starting rotation Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a four-year, $55 million

Field Level Media Feb 12, 2025, 08:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The St. Louis Cardinals opened spring training Wednesday, and the club still hasn’t been able to trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado. The Cardinals have attempted to move the 33-year-old without finding a taker, and Arenado is slated to report to camp in

Alden GonzalezFeb 12, 2025, 05:41 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani‘s sweeper made its first appearance of the year during the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ first official workout

Associated Press Feb 12, 2025, 03:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The St. Louis Cardinals split their first two salary arbitration cases, beating Brendan Donovan on Wednesday and losing to Lars Nootbaar in results that left teams ahead 4-3 with two decisions remaining. Donovan will earn $2.85 million instead of his $3.3 million request. Arguments

Jorge CastilloFeb 12, 2025, 04:28 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 TAMPA — Nearly a

Field Level Media Feb 12, 2025, 12:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb will be sidelined for about a month with right hip inflammation, manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Wednesday. The 37-year-old former All-Star signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Tigers in free agency in December. Hinch added that Cobb’s

Associated Press Feb 12, 2025, 02:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Yoshinobu Yamamoto is likely to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they open the season against Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18 and Roki Sasaki could make his major league debut the next day. The two Japanese pitchers and