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Tisha ThompsonJan 30, 2025, 10:18 PM ET Close Tisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally. Open Extended Reactions Federal prosecutors disputed claims by Shohei Ohtani‘s former interpreter that he stole from the slugger to pay back massive gambling debts, saying

Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday, uniting the future Hall of Famer with a Toronto team trying to salvage the winter after missing on high-profile free-agent pursuits. The 40-year-old Scherzer, one of the best pitchers of

Alden GonzalezJan 30, 2025, 09:18 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 The Seattle Mariners filled a hole at third base on Thursday by bringing Jorge Polanco back on a one-year, $7.75 million

Associated Press Jan 30, 2025, 08:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash on Thursday. The 28-year-old Pereda played in 20 games last season in his first big league action, batting .231 with four RBI. At Triple-A Jacksonville, he

Jorge CastilloJan 30, 2025, 07:00 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 On Dec. 8, one

Open Extended Reactions Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN, adding a Gold Glove winner to a Rays team that places significant emphasis on defense. Kim, 29, who is expected to return from shoulder

Open Extended Reactions The Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby, continuing additions in hopes of contending in the National League Central under new manager Terry Francona. Rogers, 34, has closing experience and could slide into that role for

Open Extended Reactions Closer Carlos Estévez and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Royals team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance last year. The deal will pay Estévez $10

Open Extended Reactions Right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, fortifying a bullpen that was at the forefront of the team’s surge to a postseason spot last year. Kahnle, 35, whose deal is pending a physical, is coming off a

Jorge CastilloJan 29, 2025, 12:13 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 Right-hander Ryne Stanek and