Baseball News
Player treatment, not discipline, likely for opioids
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 23:03
MLB management and the players' association are negotiating a drug agreement that would call for players who test positive for opioids to enter treatment and not be suspended.
These 5 teams must go all-in on free-agent starting pitchers
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 14:47
Every club could use Stephen Strasburg or Gerrit Cole. But some buyers have incentive to break the bank for an ace.
Giants bring back lefty Anderson on 1-year deal
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 05:28
The San Francisco Giants and left-hander Tyler Anderson agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday, a day after the club declined to tender him a contract and made him a free agent.
Angels acquire RHP Bundy in trade with Orioles
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 23:51
The Angels on Wednesday acquired veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy in a trade with the Orioles.
Law: In NL East arms race, Phillies spend big on Zack Wheeler
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 22:06
Philadelphia handed out $118 million for a pitcher who could help catch a Braves team that also reinforced its rotation.
Angels get deal to stay in Anaheim through 2050
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 21:57
The Angels have reached a deal with Anaheim to take full control of Angel Stadium and remain in the city through 2050.
Texas honors retired jerseys with OF dimensions
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 20:50
The Rangers will honor the retired numbers of Adrian Beltre, Pudge Rodriguez, Michael Young, Johnny Oates, Nolan Ryan and Jackie Robinson with the outfield dimensions and markers at new Globe Life Field.
Olney: Wave of non-tenders puts squeeze on lower-tier free agents
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 17:59
With 54 new players, including Blake Treinen, set free to the open market, teams show their commitment to not overpaying on any level.
Sources: Phillies seen as top bidder for Wheeler
ESPN - 4 Dec 2019 12:51
The Phillies are seen by sources as the most potent bidders for free agent right-hander Zack Wheeler, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, with the Reds, White Sox and Rangers also involved.