Baseball News

Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman figures he'll either find himself back with the World Series champions next season -- or out of baseball. "It's either play some more here or play more golf," he said Monday night.

The Athletics have declined to offer reliever Blake Treinen a contract, making him a free agent.

The Cubs did not offer a contract to infielder Addison Russell, making him a free agent after five years with the team, with his final two seasons marked by controversy.

Pitcher Shun Yamaguchi, who went 15-4 with a 2.91 ERA for the Yomiuri Giants, and infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi, who hit .261 with 13 homers for Hiroshima, can negotiate with MLB teams through Jan. 2.

Some baseball executives believe that Anthony Rendon will be the first high-profile free agent to sign.

The Milwaukee Brewers did not tender a contract to infielder Travis Shaw, making him a free agent.

Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, met with baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday to discuss MLB's proposal that would drop 42 minor league teams from their leagues after the 2020 season.

The Giants allowed Kevin Pillar to become a free agent by failing to offer the outfielder a 2020 contract on Monday, though they agreed to deals with outfielder Alex Dickerson ($925,000), left-hander Wandy Peralta and se...

The Marlins on Monday acquired slugging second baseman Jonathan Villar from the Orioles and claimed first baseman Jesus Aguilar off waivers.