MLB News
Blue Jays make big splash with signing of George Springer to 6-year, $150 million deal, the largest contract in franchise history
George Springer and Kirby Yates on the same day. And maybe Michael Brantley next. The Blue Jays aren't screwing around.
Nats boost SP depth with signing of 5-time All-Star Jon Lester
Jon Lester is more name than impact at this stage of his career, but he could still be a quality value signing for Washington.
Padres reportedly acquiring Joe Musgrove from Pirates, continuing their bold strategy of adding talented players
The Padres might not be better than the Dodgers, but at least they're trying to get there.
Yankees take a chance on two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber with $11 million deal
Kluber didn't pitch much in 2018-19 due to arm injuries, but was a full-on ace from 2014-18.
MLB suspends all political contributions in wake of storming of Capitol
MLB donated $669,375 to Senate and House candidates since the 2016 election cycle, lobbying that helped earn them a minimum wage exemption for minor leaguers as part of an omnibus spending bill in 2018.
White Sox continue upgrading pitching staff, sign elite closer Liam Hendriks to $54 million contract
The White Sox are getting scarier and scarier.
The New York Mets have acquired both Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians
The Mets made their first big splash in the Steve Cohen era.
Padres continue going all-in for pitching, acquire ace Yu Darvish from hardly-trying Cubs
The Padres are going for it in 2021, while the Cubs are basically giving up.
Padres reach deal to acquire Blake Snell from Rays for a prospect package led by Luis Patiño
The Rays have acquired Luis Patiño, Francisco Meija, Blake Hunt and Cole Wilcox in exchange for Snell.
Howie Kendrick — 2019 World Series hero and NLCS MVP — retires after 15 MLB seasons
A heck of a career for Howie Kendrick.
The Cleveland Indians are reportedly changing their team name
The Cleveland Baseball Team?
Charley Pride, country music legend, former Negro Leagues and minor leagues player, and Rangers’ part-owner, dies at 86
Baseball helped Pride make some early connections that would later boost his music career.
Phillies betting Dave Dombrowski isn’t out of touch as a baseball executive
Dombrowski's involvement in bringing a MLB team to Nashville made it appear his executive days were over.
White Sox boost starting rotation by acquiring Lance Lynn from Rangers
The White Sox are all-in.
Robinson Cano suspended for 2021 MLB season after second positive PED test, forfeits $24 million
Good news for the Mets, if we're being honest.
