Baseball News
Ohtani donating $500,000 for L.A. wildfire relief
ESPN - 17 Jan 2025 06:53
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wrote on Instagram that he will be donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Martinez to M's highlights 17 international deals
ESPN - 17 Jan 2025 04:27
Another 17 international players agreed to MLB deals worth more than $1 million each, with Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez getting $2.5M from the Mariners.
Duran reaches 1-year, $3.85M deal with Red Sox
ESPN - 17 Jan 2025 22:45
All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $3.85 million, a deal that includes an $8 million team option for 2026.
Chicago Cubs honor electric blues movement with new baby blue threads
ESPN - 17 Jan 2025 06:01
The baby blue jersey marks the Chicago Cubs' first use of this color on-field since 1961.
Brown, last living member of '47 Dodgers, dies
ESPN - 17 Jan 2025 04:27
Tommy Brown, who was the last living member of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, died at age 97.
Sources: Cubs, Tucker settle at $16.5M for '25
ESPN - 17 Jan 2025 02:03
The Cubs and new outfielder Kyle Tucker avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $16.5 million contract for next season, sources told ESPN.