MLB

Mets fire GM Porter; Cohen cites 'zero tolerance'

The Mets announced that they fired GM Jared Porter on Tuesday, one day after ESPN reported that Porter had sent explicit texts and images to a reporter in 2016.[read more]

Our latest MLB offseason buzz: Second baseman market after LeMahieu, NL DH waiting game and more

Where could teams needing second-base help turn next? How is universal designated hitter indecision holding up free agency? Here's what we're hearing.[read more]

Mets GM acknowledges sending explicit images

New York Mets general manager Jared Porter sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016, culminating with a picture of an erect, naked penis, according to a copy of the text history obtained by ESPN.[read more]

Source: Chatwood, Jays reach 1-year, $3M deal

Right-hander Tyler Chatwood has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, a source told ESPN. The deal is pending a physical.[read more]

Sources: Lester, Nationals agree to 1-year deal

Jon Lester will join Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin in Washington on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Padres to acquire Pirates' Musgrove, sources say

The Padres have reached a deal to acquire right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pirates in a three-team trade that also involves the Mets, sources said.[read more]

Sources: Red Sox to be cautious with Sale rehab

The Red Sox intend to take it slow with Chris Sale while he rehabs from Tommy John surgery, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.[read more]

MLB needs more Black managers. Here's why it won't be me right now

As a former player with an Ivy League degree, Doug Glanville checks all the boxes. But as a Black father in 2021, he's not comfortable taking a job in the dugout.[read more]

The MLB teams with the most serious work still to do this offseason

The Mets did their work by adding Francisco Lindor. Now, the spotlight moves to those who have big holes to fill. Enter the Twins, Phillies, Blue Jays and Red Sox.[read more]

Ex-A's pitcher bids $115M on share of Coliseum

Former Athletics pitcher Dave Stewart submitted a bid to buy a share of the Oakland Coliseum with plans to develop the site should the A's leave the ballpark.[read more]