Major League Baseball

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a long-term deal for the late-blooming slugger.

Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A pick and outfielder prospect Mike Sirota.

Rasmussen, Rays agree to 2-year, $8.5M deal

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract.

Sources: Royals, Lorenzen agree on one year, $7M

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

RP Martin, 38, returns to Rangers on 1-year deal

Veteran reliever Chris Martin, 38, who went 3-1 with a 3.45 ERA in 45 relief appearances for the Boston Red Sox last season, signed a one-year contract with his hometown Texas Rangers on Monday night, returning to a team he pitched for in 2018 and 2019.

Rays support stadium repair plan for '26 season

The Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener.

Olney: Ranking baseball's top 10 teams

Where do the Yankees land? Which typical AL powerhouse didn't make the cut? Here's where things currently stand almost two months into the offseason.