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Unsure of Bichette's future, Jays welcome Okamoto
The Toronto Blue Jays introduced Kazuma Okamoto, their latest marquee addition Tuesday, but as Bo Bichette's free agency continues, general manager Ross Atkins was noncommittal on where the 29-year-ol...
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 06, 2026
Red Sox, Crawford reach deal, avoid arbitration
Right-hander Kutter Crawford, who missed all of last season with knee and wrist injuries, avoided arbitration with the Red Sox after reaching a $2.75M deal.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 06, 2026
Offseason intel: Which top free agent will sign next?
Here's what we're hearing about Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and much more.
Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers Jan 06, 2026
Japanese star Imai aims to win title with Astros
Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 05, 2026
Vogelbach returning to Brewers as hitting coach
Former Milwaukee Brewers player Daniel Vogelbach is returning to the organization as a hitting coach on manager Pat Murphy's staff.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 05, 2026
Phillies hire Mattingly as Thomson's bench coach
The Philadelphia Phillies hired former Dodgers and Marlins manager Don Mattingly as a bench coach on Rob Thomson's staff.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 05, 2026
Posting period expires for Japan's Takahashi
Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with an MLB team before his posting period expired, so his rights remain with the Saitama Seibu Lions.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 04, 2026
Royals extend manager Quatraro through 2029
Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City through 2029.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 04, 2026
Source: Yanks, DeJong agree to minor league deal
The Yankees and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Jorge Castillo Jan 04, 2026
Jays sign Japan's Okamoto to 4-year, $60M deal
Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, who has hit 248 home runs since entering Japan's NPB in 2015, has signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays.
Jeff Passan Jan 03, 2026
