10:00 AM ET Relief pitchers are increasingly like NFL running backs — their performance can have high impact, sometimes for a relatively short window of time, and they are mostly compensated as if they are disposable. Teams will search for just the right bullpen piece, and when they find him, he’ll get the ball time
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7:00 AM ET If you’re not going for it in today’s MLB environment, you’re — well, let’s not say “tanking” and instead go with “developing.” Teams that build from their farm system through the draft, the international market and trades of veterans for prospects keep reaching and winning the World Series. The Kansas City Royals
8:36 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Jack McKeon, 88, has been hired as a senior adviser for the Washington Nationals, sources confirmed to ESPN. McKeon’s son, Kasey, is the Nationals’ director of player procurement. A two-time National League
8:10 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins is returning to the Phillies as a special adviser. Rollins played 15 seasons with the Phillies and was named the 2007 National League MVP. Rollins is Philadelphia’s career leader in hits (2,306) and doubles (479). He was a three-time NL All-Star and led the Phillies to
6:53 PM ET The Miami Marlins and veteran infielder Neil Walker have agreed to a one-year contract. Miami announced the move Tuesday, adding a 33-year-old switch-hitter with a chance to give the team some infield flexibility and another good bat in the lineup in 2019. Financial terms were not disclosed. Walker hit .219 with 11
6:15 PM ET The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed manager Torey Lovullo, whose deal was set to expire after the 2019 season, to an extension, the team announced Tuesday. The terms and length of the extension were not disclosed by the team. “Torey’s leadership and ability to connect with people, specifically our players and coaches, provides
5:13 PM ET Associated Press BOSTON — Relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia, allowed back into baseball after a lifetime ban caused by three positive drug tests, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. If added to the 40-man roster, the 29-year-old Dominican right-hander would receive a one-year contract at a rate
3:06 PM ET The Oakland Athletics announced Tuesday that they have hired former Mets’ general manager Sandy Alderson as senior adviser to baseball operations. “I am really excited to return to the A’s and the Bay Area,” Alderson said. “His mentorship and friendship have been invaluable to me over the course of my career, and
Jan 29, 2019 If you’re not going for it in today’s MLB environment, you’re — well, let’s not say “tanking” and go with “developing.” Teams that build from their farm system through the draft, the international market and trades of veterans for prospects keep reaching and winning the World Series. The Kansas City Royals had
1:03 PM ET The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent infielder Freddy Galvis to a one-year deal with a club option for 2020, the team announced Tuesday. The 29-year-old batted .248 with 13 home runs, 31 doubles, 67 RBIs and 8 stolen bases in 162 games for the San Diego Padres last season. Galvis, acquired