Major League Baseball

Cashman, Boone say Yanks roster title-contending

During a video call Wednesday to announce Cody Bellinger's re-signing, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he has been "openly willing to challenge anybody that we don't have a championship-caliber roster or team."

Mets sign Kimbrel, Barnes to minor league deals

The New York Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to big league spring training, giving the nine-time All-Star an opportunity to pitch for his 10th different team should he make the club.

Altuve, Correa to miss WBC due to insurance issue

Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not play in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues if they were to be injured in the event.

Rockies deal Chivilli to Yanks, acquire Twins' Julien

The Yankees added to their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring reliever Angel Chivilli from Colorado while the Rockies separately acquired infielder Edouard Julien and reliever Pierson Ohl from Minnesota.

Peralta willing to consider new deal with Mets

Freddy Peralta wants to get settled first, but he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the New York Mets before reaching free agency.

Source: Giants ink Bader to 2-year, $20.5M deal

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year deal worth $20.5 million with free agent center fielder Harrison Bader, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.

Gomber signs minor league deal with Rangers

Veteran left-hander Austin Gomber has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to major league spring training.

Dodgers star Yamamoto on Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan has set its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic and announced that Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be included.

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