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Reports: Reds closer Pagán back with $20M deal

Free agent closer Emilio Pagán has agreed to return to the Cincinnati Reds on a $20 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports. ... Continue Reading

Sources: World Series hero Rojas back to Dodgers

World Series hero Miguel Rojas will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for what will constitute his final season in the major leagues, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Rockies hire Dodgers' Byrnes as general manager

The Colorado Rockies brought in Josh Byrnes from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to become their general manager and turn around a floundering franchise. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Jays adding KBO MVP Ponce to staff

Right-hander Cody Ponce, the KBO MVP, and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million deal, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

St. Pete expects Trop to be ready for Rays' opener

City officials in St. Petersburg have shown off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field. They are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' home opener on April 6. ... Continue Reading

Sources: LHP Kay returning to MLB with ChiSox

Left-hander Anthony Kay is returning to the majors after a successful two-year run in Japan, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: RHP Weiss agrees to deal with Astros

Former Korea Baseball Organization pitcher Ryan Weiss is in agreement with the Astros on a one-year contract that guarantees him $2.6 million, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch-rigging scandal

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches. ... 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

Angels agree to 1-year deal with righty Manoah

Alek Manoah and the Angels are in agreement on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The contract is worth $1.95M, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

HOF reveals committee to mull Bonds, Clemens

Hall of Fame players Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount are among the committee that will consider a Hall ballot that includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy. ... Continue Reading

An All-Star for All-Star swap? MLB trade proposals that would rock the offseason

Let's spice up the offseason with some blockbusters that we want to see in Orlando next week. ... Continue Reading

Biggest needs for 10 MLB contenders

Here's what some of the best teams in baseball will be targeting this offseason. ... Continue Reading

Report: Rockies to hire Dodgers VP Byrnes as GM

The Colorado Rockies are bringing in Josh Byrnes from the World Series champion Dodgers to become their general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Mets give Devin Williams $51M contract

The Mets have signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year contract, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere. ... Continue Reading