Reds, Moustakas complete $64 million, 4-year deal
The Reds have completed a $64 million, four-year deal with former second baseman Mike Moustakas
Angels get Dylan Bundy from O's for 4 pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Dylan Bundy from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for four minor league pitchers
Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered…
Players who test positive for opioids would enter treatment and not be suspended under the change to Major League Baseball's drug agreement being negotiated by management and the players' association, according to union head Tony Clark
Cohen to increase stake in Mets; Wilpons remain in control
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Cubs cut Russell year after domestic violence ban
The Chicago Cubs did not offer a 2020 contract to shortstop Addison Russell, making the 2016 All-Star a free agent one year after he was suspended for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.
Manfred meets with Bernie Sanders over minor…
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has met with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss MLB’s proposal to that would drop 42 minor league teams from their leagues after the 2020 season
Padres acquire switch-hitting infielder Profar…
Switch-hitting second baseman Jurickson Profar has been acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Oakland Athletics for catcher Austin Allen and a player to be named
Governor warns of harm from changes to minor league baseball
Pennsylvania’s governor wants Major League Baseball to rethink a restructuring plan that would affect three minor league teams in his state
Exemptions for ADHD drugs in MLB drop to lowest in decade
Exemptions for ADHD drugs in MLB drop to lowest since sport started issuing annual reports in 2008
Mike Piazza taking cues from Tommy Lasorda for…
Mike Piazza is presented as the manager of Italy’s national baseball team
Padres sign Pomeranz, get Davies, Grisham from…
The rebuilding San Diego Padres rewarded free agent Drew Pomeranz for two strong months in Milwaukee’s bullpen and addressed two big needs by acquiring right-handed starter Zach Davies and lefty outfielder Trent Grisham from the Brewers
Pirates hire Twins bench coach Derek Shelton…
Derek Shelton has been hired as manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates after spending the last two seasons as bench coach for the Minnesota Twins
Minor league cities fighting back against contraction plan
Major League Baseball is getting pushback from municipal leaders and Congress over its plan to contract the minor leagues
Sherman takes over as Kansas City Royals…
The Kansas City Royals officially have changed hands from David Glass to an ownership group led by John Sherman and that includes actor Eric Stonestreet and a number of local businessmen
Mariners give prospect Evan White $24M, 6-year…
The Seattle Mariners finalized a $24 million, six-year contract with first baseman Evan White, an unusually large deal for a player who hasn’t appeared in a game above Double-A
AP source: Yankees plan to not pay $26 million…
Person familiar with decision to AP: Yankees plan to not pay Ellsbury $26 million due under contract
President Trump meets with 22 college…
President Donald Trump has met with athletes and coaches from 22 collegiate national championship teams
Column: MLB ignores grassroots with plan to whack minors
Column: MLB threaten baseball’s long-term growth with plan to whack 42 minor league teams and one entire league