Major League Baseball

MLB bans 2 fans who grabbed Betts indefinitely

Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

Jays add All-Star RHP Hoffman for 3 years, $33M

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract.

Source: Rea reunites with Counsell via Cubs deal

The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.

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.

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.