Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
A's acquire catcher Pereda from Marlins for cash
Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash Thursday.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 30, 2025
Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal
Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
Jeff Passan Jan 30, 2025
'A better team' than last year? Why Yankees say they are, even without Soto
The defending American League champs had to pivot -- hard -- after losing a generational star to the crosstown Mets. Here's how they did it -- and what's next.
Jorge Castillo Jan 30, 2025
Sources: Royals boost bullpen with Estévez deal
Carlos Estvez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of...
Jeff Passan Jan 29, 2025
Pirates' Oviedo loses first arbitration decision
Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo lost his arbitration hearing and will get $850,000 this season instead of his request for $1.15 million.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 29, 2025
Reds acquire reliever Rogers in trade with Giants
The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.
Jeff Passan Jan 29, 2025
Sources: IF Kim, Rays agree to 2-year, $29M deal
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.
Jeff Passan Jan 29, 2025
Tigers bolster bullpen, ink Kahnle to $7.75M deal
Reliever Tommy Kahnle, who had a 2.11 ERA in 42 2/3 innings for the Yankees in 2024, has signed a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers.
Jeff Passan Jan 29, 2025
MLB average salary hit record $4.66M in '24
After rising a combined 23% over the 2022 and '23 seasons, the average salary in Major League Baseball was up only 2.9% in 2024 -- to a record $4.66 million.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 29, 2025
Source: Reliever Stanek agrees to rejoin Mets
Right-hander Ryne Stanek and the New York Mets are in agreement on a one-year contract, according to a source, further bolstering a bullpen with a hard-throwing reliever with significant postseason ex...
Jorge Castillo Jan 29, 2025