Major League Baseball

Sox foiled after 'falling short' in Bregman pursuit

The Red Sox said it was "disappointing to lose out" on Alex Bregman after reportedly not offering a no-trade clause to the free agent, who is joining the Cubs.

Sources: Bregman to Cubs on 5-year, $175M deal

Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract Saturday, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Yankees-Bellinger talks at an impasse

Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, league sources tell ESPN.

Kepler banned 80 games by MLB for failed test

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler, who spent last season with the Phillies, has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's drug program.

Pitchers Custodio, Sierra hit with 56-game bans

Giants pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent pitcher Luis Sierra were suspended 56 games each following positive tests under the minor league drug program.

Rockies acquire McCarthy in trade with D-backs

The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.

Braves bring back reliever Kinley on $3M contract

Right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley, who was 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA with the Braves last season, will return to Atlanta on a one-year, $3 million deal.

Giusti, saves leader for champ Pirates in '71, dies

Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died at the age of 86.

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