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Jurors hear closing arguments in Skaggs civil trial

Jurors on Monday heard closing arguments in a two-month civil trial over whether the Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose in 2019. ... Continue Reading

Blue Jays add RHP Rogers on 3-year, $37M deal

Tyler Rogers, who led the major leagues this past season with 81 appearances, is the latest pitching addition by Toronto. ... Continue Reading

Win now, pay later: Dodgers' obligations pass $1B

Edwin Díaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani. ... Continue Reading

Sources: García, Phillies finalizing $10M contract

Former Rangers outfielder Adolis García is finalizing a $10M deal with the Phillies and will look for a rebound season in the middle of their lineup, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: 1B Bell agrees to 1-year deal with Twins

First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN, filling a substantial need for Minnesota with the well-traveled switch hitter. ... Continue Reading

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox, Nationals swap minor league pitchers

Boston traded right-hander Luis Perales to Washington for left-hander Jake Bennett on Monday in an exchange of prospects returning from Tommy John surgery. ... Continue Reading

Royals trade Zerpa to Brewers for Collins, Mears

The Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears. ... Continue Reading

Source: Kelly to D-backs on 2-year, $40M deal

Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Tigers sign Jansen to bolster bullpen

The Tigers have agreed to a 1-year contract with veteran closer Kenley Jansen, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Phillies add OF Garcia, D-backs reunite with Kelly

We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade. ... Continue Reading

MLB winter meetings winners, losers and questions

Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week. ... Continue Reading

Mondays off? Eliminate shadows? MLB managers talk about rules changes, opponents -- and each other

With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Mets, IF Polanco agree on 2-year pact

The Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco have agreed on a two-year, $40 million contract, sources told ESPN. Polanco is expected to primarily play first base, replacing Pete Alonso, who left in free agency. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Cardinals agree to deal with RHP May

Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN on Saturday. ... Continue Reading