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'Reason he's here': Crochet delivers for Red Sox 'Reason he's here': Crochet delivers for Red Sox

In his first start since agreeing to a $170 million, six-year contract, Garrett Crochet pitched a career-best eight innings as the Red Sox shut out the Orioles 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Death of Gardner's son pinned to carbon monoxide Death of Gardner's son pinned to carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica said.

Agent: D-backs, Marte reach $116.5M extension Agent: D-backs, Marte reach $116.5M extension

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension which begins this season, his agent told ESPN.

Red Sox, rookie Campbell reach 8-year extension Red Sox, rookie Campbell reach 8-year extension

Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell and the Red Sox agreed to an eight-year extension through the 2034 season. Sources told ESPN that the deal is worth $60M.

Sources: Padres' Merrill lands $135M extension Sources: Padres' Merrill lands $135M extension

The Padres and Jackson Merrill have agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Alonso's big night sends Mets past Marlins in 11 Alonso's big night sends Mets past Marlins in 11

Pete Alonso launched a three-run homer that tied the score with two outs in the eighth and the Mets scored twice in the 11th to beat the Marlins.

Herrera hammers 3 HRs in first for Cards catcher Herrera hammers 3 HRs in first for Cards catcher

Ivan Herrera hit three home runs to help the Cardinals beat the Angels.

Study: MLB average salary tops $5M for 1st time Study: MLB average salary tops $5M for 1st time

Major League Baseball's average salary broke the $5 million mark on Opening Day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.

2025 World Series contender tiers 2025 World Series contender tiers

Only one team will win a ring this year. Can anybody beat L.A.? And who will emerge in 2026, 2027, 2028 ...?