5:50 PM ET The Boston Red Sox had to sign Rafael Devers to an extension. After trading away Mookie Betts before the 2020 MLB season and losing Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez in free agency this offseason, the big four that had once powered the Red Sox’s lineup was down to Devers. Owner John Henry
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5:25 PM ET Jeff Passan Close ESPN ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Joon Lee Close ESPN Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate Third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million contract extension, sources
7:00 AM ET As the calendar turns to 2023, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the upcoming baseball season. We started by presenting one key number that will define 2023 for each of the National League teams, so now, let’s turn our attention to the Junior Circuit. Does anyone still refer to the American
6:02 PM ET Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles acquired first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals for cash Tuesday. The 29-year-old O’Hearn hit .239 with a home run and 16 RBIs last season. He has spent his first five big league seasons with the Royals. O’Hearn has played mostly first base
3:46 PM ET The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2 million contract with Dominic Smith, a source told ESPN on Tuesday, confirming multiple reports. Smith, 27, provides the Nationals an experienced left-handed hitter who can contribute at first base, left field or designated hitter. Smith was non-tendered by the New York
7:00 AM ET We’ve made it through the hottest days of MLB free agency — although we’re still waiting for the Mets and Carlos Correa to officially finish their deal. We’re now in the dog days of the hot stove season, waiting for the second- and third-tier free agents to find teams and counting down