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Source: Padres nearing sale for MLB-record $3.9B
The Padres are on the verge of being sold for a record price of $3.9 billion, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Angels' Garret Anderson, All-Star MVP, dies at 53
Outfielder Garret Anderson, who played 15 of his 17 major league seasons with the Angels and is a member of the team's hall of fame, has died at the age of 53.
Mets president backs Mendoza amid early slide
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is backing manager Carlos Mendoza despite the team's current nine-game losing streak.
Yanks' Cole throws 44 pitches in 1st rehab start
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole gave up three runs over 4⅓ innings Friday night for Double-A Somerset in his first minor league rehabilitation start.
Mariners reinstate Refsnyder; Miller set for rehab
The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list on Friday and placed outfielder Patrick Wisdom on the 10-day injured list.
Cubs closer Palencia (oblique) goes on 15-day IL
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, and starter Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time.
Dodgers spent record $515M on 2025 title run
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record in 2025 with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last season.
Drone sightings at Coors Field prompt warnings
A rash of drone sightings during the Rockies' first homestand of the season at Coors Field sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators.
✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.