MLB

Offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future

From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened.[read more]

Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations

Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.[read more]

Yanks' Cole feels 'good,' may pitch in spring games

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.[read more]

Ohtani's focus on 'being healthy,' shot at Cy Young

Shohei Ohtani's 27-pitch mound session at the Dodgers' sprawling complex Friday morning marked the start of spring training and, more notably, of his return to a full-time two-way role.[read more]

Marlins win case vs. Faucher; players finish 8-4

The Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with an 8-4 advantage in hearings.[read more]

Source: D-backs keeping Gallen on 1-year deal

Zac Gallen is staying with the Diamondbacks after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $22.05 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

Reds sign veteran 1B Lowe to minor-league deal

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced.[read more]

Source: Padres add OF Castellanos, two pitchers

The Padres agreed to several deals Saturday, including outfielder Nick Castellanos, veteran pitcher German Marquez and fellow righty Griffin Canning, a source confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

D-backs bring back righty Sewald on 1-year deal

The Diamondbacks and reliever Paul Sewald have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.5 million deal.[read more]

Diaz: Returning to WBC after injury 'easy decision'

Edwin Diaz said it was an "easy decision" to play in the World Baseball Classic despite suffering a knee injury in the 2023 event.[read more]