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Cardinals sign Oliver Marmol to two-year contract extension
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (195+ words) The St. Louis Cardinals have signed manager Oliver Marmol to a two-year contract extension that includes a club option for the 2029 season, it was announced Sunday. The Cardinals have missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, going 78-84 in 2025 while finishing…...
Dylan Cease records 3 strikeouts in Blue Jays spring debut
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (216+ words) DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Dylan Cease gave up one run in 1" innings and recorded three strikeouts in his spring training debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a much-anticipated debut for Cease,…...
New MLBPA chief Meyer 'passionate' in backing player rights
1+ week, 2+ day ago (570+ words) MARYVALE -- New MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer said he had mixed feelings about taking over as the union's No. 1 decision maker after former executive director Tony Clark resigned earlier this week. Meyer was asked if anyone from the league…...
Sources: Mike Tauchman agrees to minor league deal with Mets
1+ week, 5+ day ago (198+ words) Sources: Tauchman to Mets on minor league deal (0:45) Free agent outfielder Mike Tauchman is in agreement on a minor league deal with the New York Mets, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Tauchman, 35, played for the Chicago White Sox last…...
A.J. Preller agrees to multiyear extension with Padres
1+ week, 6+ day ago (248+ words) PEORIA, Ariz. -- The San Diego Padres extended the contract of A.J. Preller, their longtime head of baseball operations, on Monday, providing stability for a franchise that could change ownership in the near future. The length of Preller's new deal was not…...
Fantasy baseball: Pitchers, catchers and mock drafters report
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1154+ words) Pitchers and catchers are ready to report and the ESPN fantasy baseball crew is ready to show you the results of its first fantasy baseball mock draft of the season, using the ESPN standard head-to-head points league scoring and roster…...
Sources: Rockies agree with Jose Quintana on one-year deal
2+ week, 4+ day ago (179+ words) SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Free agent pitcher Jose Quintana is in agreement with the Colorado Rockies on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Quintana, 37, is joining his ninth team as he embarks on his 15th major league season after playing for…...
Mets' Francisco Lindor may need surgery; Juan Soto to left field
2+ week, 4+ day ago (749+ words) David Stearns says Francisco Lindor can be ready for Opening Day if he follows a six-week recovery from surgery for a hamate bone injury. (0:38) PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in…...
White Sox set to build on last year's 2nd half
2+ week, 5+ day ago (514+ words) GLENDALE, Ariz. -- After a promising second half to last season, the Chicago White Sox are hoping to take their rebuild to new heights. They point to an active winter combined with young talent, and a bond which goes beyond teammates,…...
Diamondbacks' Saalfrank has shoulder surgery, to miss season
2+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the season after shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday. PHOENIX -- Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the season after shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday. The 28-year-old was…...