Baseball News
Ex-D-backs slugger, Gold Glover Peralta retires
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 23:32
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Mancini to Angels as comeback attempt continues
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 23:32
Cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Angels.
Sources: Padres, OF Andujar agree to 1-year deal
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 23:32
Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4 million, one-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
Pirates, RHP Clevinger agree to minor league deal
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 23:32
Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp.
Sources: Tigers land Valdez for 3 years, $115M
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 23:32
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
Sources: Red Sox add Kiner-Falefa on 1-year deal
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 23:32
Veteran utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
Mickey Lolich, Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2026 19:27
A Detroit Tigers pitcher, he was famous for his ample waistline - and for his three complete-game wins in defeating the Cardinals, making him the Series M.V.P.
Bradish beats O's for $3.55M in arbitration case
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 13:16
Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million next season.
Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 13:16
Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.
HOF announces cap picks for Beltrán, Jones, Kent
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 13:16
The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).
DeSantis, Manfred support Rays' Tampa stadium
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 13:16
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday voiced support for a proposed new stadium for the Rays in Tampa, but few specifics were offered, including cost or timeline.
Paredes, Astros agree to 1-year, $9.35M deal
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 13:16
All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
Sources: Diamondbacks, Santana reach $2M deal
ESPN - 4 Feb 2026 13:16
Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, sources told ESPN.