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Jesse RogersFeb 14, 2025, 08:08 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong showed up at spring training on Thursday sporting big blue stars on his head. Crow-Armstrong, known for his outrageous hairstyles, drew attention from fans and teammates

Associated Press Feb 14, 2025, 11:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH PORT, Fla. — Ronald Acuña says he has almost completely recovered after tearing his left ACL while playing for the Atlanta Braves last May. Acuña, the 2023 National League MVP, estimated his knee at 90-95%. “I feel great,” Acuña said Friday. “When they

Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Kendall Graveman and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Friday. The deal has a base salary of $1.35 million, and he can make up to $3.3 million with performance bonuses, per source. The Diamondbacks are adding Graveman with the hope that

Alden GonzalezFeb 13, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw admittedly wasn’t prepared for what foot surgery would entail. He spent four weeks on crutches and

Jorge CastilloFeb 14, 2025, 10:19 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — New

Jesse RogersFeb 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — Three and a half years after deciding to retool their major and minor league rosters at the 2021 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs believe this is the season

Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $4.5 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel on Thursday, adding versatility to a pitching staff that was ravaged by injuries to starters last season. The 32-year-old Junis, whose slider has played well in starting and relief roles, finished

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 11:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training. Gallo’s $8 million mutual option was declined by the Washington Nationals in November, making the

Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. Guerrero is eligible for free agency after the 2025 World Series and

Jorge CastilloFeb 13, 2025, 03:57 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — New