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⚾ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.[read more]
Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies LHP Freeland
Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.[read more]
White Sox call on another prospect, add Antonacci
The White Sox called up another top prospect on Wednesday when they selected Sam Antonacci's contract from Triple-A Charlotte.[read more]
Reds' Pagan 'dodged' serious hamstring injury
Reds closer Emilio Pagan played catch Wednesday and believes he "dodged" a serious hamstring injury at the conclusion of Tuesday night's win over the Giants.[read more]
Reports: Soler suspension trimmed to 4 games
Jorge Soler's suspension stemming from last week's brawl against the Atlanta Braves and their pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, has been reduced from seven to four games, according to multiple reports Wednesday.[read more]
Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M
Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle became the latest young player to get a big-money deal, agreeing Wednesday to a $150 million, eight-year contract that starts in 2027.[read more]
Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.[read more]
Giants put outfielders Bader, Oliva on 10-day IL
The Giants placed Harrison Bader (left hamstring strain) and Jared Oliva (left wrist hamate fracture) on the injured list Wednesday.[read more]
'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.[read more]
What makes a good pinch hitter in 2026? One manager might have revealed the secret
Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.[read more]