Baseball News

Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual "Kings of Command."

Rays OF Harold Ramirez and Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won their salary arbitration cases, while St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley and Arizona infielder Josh Rojas lost.

Simply put, Tim McCarver was the best analyst to ever grace a baseball microphone.

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is backing out of playing for the U.S. in the WBC, calling the situation "super disappointing." A source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez an insurance issue led to Kershaw's turn of events.

Manny Machado, who will have 5 years, $150 million left on his deal with the Padres after 2023, said he plans to opt out. "Markets change," he said.

After the year of his life, it's fair to say that Nestor Cortes is no fluke.

The Phillies have signed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado to a three-year contract extension that includes a team option for 2026.

Mets notebook: Kodai Senga talks about adjusting to MLB and the Mets and he gets in some work during his first official bullpen session of spring training since signing after an 11-year career in Japan.