Major League Baseball

Rays asked to declare stadium decision by Sunday

On Monday, Kathleen Peters, Pinellas County Court Commission chairperson, issued a letter to executives of the Tampa Bay Rays, formally requesting the club declare whether it wants to commit to the construction of a new $1.3 billion stadium by Sunday.

Sources: Kikuchi, Angels agree to 3-year deal

Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.

MLB alters Rays' schedule; 69 of last 103 on road

MLB altered the Rays' schedule to avoid weather problems at Steinbrenner Field, with 47 of their first 59 games at home and then 69 of their last 103 on the road.

Ex-big leaguer Chirinos joins O's as bench coach

Robinson Chirinos replaced Fredi González on Monday as the Orioles' bench coach under manager Brandon Hyde.

Reds land Singer from Royals for India, Wiemer

The Reds acquired starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.

Woodward returns to Dodgers as first-base coach

Chris Woodward, who served as the Dodgers' first-base coach from 2016 to 2018, will return for his second stint on manager Dave Roberts' staff.

Offseason: Free agency and trade grades

Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that rocks MLB, our experts weigh in.