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Sources: 6 teams to leave Main Street, join MLB
At least six teams are expected to leave their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and join Major League Baseball, essentially shedding their once-lucrative local media contracts, sources told ESPN on Monday. More are expected to follow.
Sources: M's eye deal for Cards All-Star Donovan
The Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Donovan was a first-time All-Star last season.
MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025
The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.
Sources: Reds land slugger Suárez with $15M deal
Slugger Eugenio Suárez and the Reds have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Giants, Arraez agree to one-year deal
The Giants and infielder Luis Arraez are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN.
ChiSox get Hicks, Sandlin via trade with Red Sox
The White Sox acquired Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, cash and two players to be named later from the Red Sox in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player to be named.
Rojas unhappy with insurance denial for WBC
A new insurance provision for this year's World Baseball Classic is preventing Dodgers INF Miguel Rojas from playing for Venezuela due to his age.
Ohtani won't pitch for Japan in WBC, Roberts says
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, adding that it was Ohtani's decision.
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