1:43 PM ET THE SPLIT OF Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves sent shock waves through the industry: It felt like the divorce of a seemingly happy couple, bringing to an end more than a decade of apparent joy and contentment. Freeman, the 2020 NL MVP, was a beloved favorite of Atlanta fans. For years,
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12:23 PM ET ESPN News Services The San Diego Padres have acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the New York Yankees, the teams announced on Friday. The Yankees will receive right-handed pitcher Justin Lange, who was a first-round pick in 2020. Voit, 31, is a career .267 hitter with 73 home runs, 203 RBI in
1:59 PM ET Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. — Outfielder Corey Dickerson and the St. Louis Cardinals finalized a $5 million contract for the upcoming season Friday. The 32-year-old fills a big need for the Cardinals by adding a left-handed bat to their lineup. He hit .271 with six homers and 29 RBIs while appearing in
12:45 PM ET Freddie Freeman begins his Los Angeles Dodgers career when he reports to spring training Friday, officially making the improbable possible. A Dodgers team that won 106 games in 2021 and led the National League in runs adds a player who hit .300 with 31 home runs. “On paper, it’s a great ballclub,
6:21 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 on Thursday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association. He was placed on seven days’ paid leave last July 2 under the union
6:04 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. — As vibes go, the feeling inside the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ clubhouse went to another level Thursday. The addition of former MVP Freddie Freeman, who sources said agreed to a six-year, $162 million deal with the team Wednesday night, was the talk of the room as players reported for spring
5:33 PM ET Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — Over two years after Anthony Rendon signed a $245 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, their fans have seen very little return on owner Arte Moreno’s investment in the third baseman. In fact, they’ve seen very little of Rendon at all: They weren’t allowed in Angel
2:45 PM ET The Chicago Cubs have added another veteran infielder, agreeing with Jonathan Villar on a one-year deal worth $6 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. The switch-hitting Villar will provide defensive versatility plus a combination of power and speed for the new-look Cubs. The 10-year veteran played 142 games with the New York
3:43 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft will be held in Los Angeles from July 17-19, its second straight season located at the city of the All-Star Game. The Baltimore Orioles will pick first after finishing a major league-worst 52-110 last season. In 2023, the top six selections with
3:32 PM ET Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers on Thursday finalized a two-year, $13 million deal for left-hander Andrew Chafin, one of the top relief pitchers on the free-agent market. Chafin, 31, gets a $1 million signing bonus, $5.5 million this season and $6.5 million in 2023. He had a 1.83 ERA