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The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.

Star closer Edwin Diaz will return to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.

Six teams officially left their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and joined Major League Baseball on Monday, essentially shedding their local-media contracts.

The Mariners acquired infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan, a first-time All-Star last season, from the Cardinals.

Monday marks 150th anniversary of the National League. Taking a look at each league going into this season.

Slugger Eugenio Surez, who had 49 home runs last season, has signed a one-year, $15M contract with the Reds that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season.

The White Sox acquired Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, cash and two players to be named later from the Red Sox in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player to be named.

Padres GM A.J. Preller said the team's uncertain ownership situation isn't preventing the team from making moves, saying he's looking to "go round the team out and get players."

A new insurance provision for this year's World Baseball Classic is preventing Dodgers INF Miguel Rojas from playing for Venezuela due to his age.

The Giants and infielder Luis Arraez are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN.