Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37
Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Monday at 37.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 08, 2025
Brother of late Padres owner denies suit claims
The brother of late Padres owner Peter Seidler pushed back on claims made in a lawsuit by Seidler's widow.
Alden Gonzalez Jan 07, 2025
Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal
Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.
Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers Jan 07, 2025
Rasmussen, Rays agree to 2-year, $8.5M deal
Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 07, 2025
Athletics keep spending with Rooker extension
Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a long-term d...
Jeff Passan Jan 06, 2025
Kotsay excited about A's offseason, sees new era
Mark Kotsay sees a new era ahead for the Athletics, and not just because they've left their longtime Oakland home and will play in West Sacramento for the next few years until a new ballpark is ready ...
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 06, 2025
RP Martin, 38, returns to Rangers on 1-year deal
Veteran reliever Chris Martin, 38, who went 3-1 with a 3.45 ERA in 45 relief appearances for the Boston Red Sox last season, signed a one-year contract with his hometown Texas Rangers on Monday night,...
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 06, 2025
Royals re-sign Lorenzen to one-year, $7M deal
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract.
Jeff Passan Jan 06, 2025
MLBPA affiliate withdraws lawsuit against Pirates
An affiliate of the MPBPA withdrew its lawsuit against the parent company of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the convenience store chain Sheetz Inc.
www.espn.com - MLB Jan 06, 2025
Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers
The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A pick a...
Jeff Passan Jan 06, 2025