Major League Baseball

Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

Reports: O's, Kittredge agree to $10M, 1-yr deal

Reliever Andrew Kittredge, 34, has agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with the Orioles, according to multiple reports.

Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37

Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Monday at 37.

Wright hoping Soto helps Mets win 'multiple' titles

David Wright is rooting for Juan Soto and the New York Mets to win the World Series title that eluded him.

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.

Marlins' Garrett to miss 2025 after elbow surgery

Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett will miss the 2025 season after undergoing revision surgery with an internal brace on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, the team said.

Pirates add Ferguson, eye LHP as possible starter

Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Pirates have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract.

White Sox add veteran lefty Perez, source says

The White Sox and veteran left-hander Martin Perez are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $5 million.

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.