Major League Baseball

MLB bans fans who grabbed Betts in World Series

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.

Pitcher 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 reach 1-year, $10M deal

Reliever Andrew Kittredge, 34, has agreed to a one-year, $10 million 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.

Ranking every club this offseason

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