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Alden GonzalezFeb 6, 2025, 07:00 AM 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 PECOTA, the popular projection system by Baseball Prospectus, released its estimated win totals for the 2025 season earlier this week. And

Open Extended Reactions Slugger Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $54 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, ending a lengthy free agency with a return engagement to the only team for which he has played. The deal, which is pending a physical, includes an opt-out after the

Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 07:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have extended their lease at Angel Stadium through 2032. The team and the city of Anaheim, which owns the stadium, announced the decision Wednesday to extend the Angels’ stay at the ballpark they have called home since

Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 02:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026, according to multiple reports. A Gold Glove winner for St. Louis in 2021, Bader will be playing for his fifth team in five

Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 01:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-time World Series shortstop Elvis Andrus, who has started more games at one position than any player in Texas Rangers franchise history, will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame this summer. The Rangers also will unveil and dedicate a

Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, deepening their bullpen through another trade in an offseason full of activity. In return, the Dodgers receive a player to be named later or cash. The Dodgers said they also sent cash to the

Associated Press Feb 4, 2025, 05:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Ramon Laureano and Baltimore agreed Tuesday on a $4 million, one-year contract in another addition to the Orioles’ increasingly crowded outfield. The deal includes a team option for 2026. The 30-year-old hit .259 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs last year

Associated Press Feb 4, 2025, 07:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Outfielder Randal Grichuk is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a second season, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $5 million. Grichuk gets a $2 million salary, and the deal includes a $5 million mutual option for 2026 with a $3

Associated Press Feb 4, 2025, 06:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed and outfielder Sam Haggerty will go to major league spring training with the Texas Rangers after agreeing to minor league contracts on Tuesday. Ahmed, who will turn 35 on March 15, started games at shortstop

Associated Press Feb 4, 2025, 11:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The Hall of Fame voter who declined to select Ichiro Suzuki remains a mystery. All 321 voters who allowed their ballots to be made public Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected the Japanese star. Suzuki appeared on 393