Baseball News

Alyssa Nakken says she is honored to take on the challenge of being the first female major league coach after joining the Giants' staff.

Outfielder Pedro Leon, who defected from Cuba, is expected to sign with the Houston Astros for around $4 million when a new international signing period opens July 2, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

Joe Torre, who has headed baseball operations at the commissioner's office since 2011, is shifting to a role as special assistant to the commissioner and former pitcher Chris Young will take over in deciding suspensions ...

She will shift her focus to her broadcasting role for ESPN.

How have the Angels failed Mike Trout?

The Angels outfielder is the game's top player again entering 2020. But when (and how) will someone take over that perch?