Sources: Pirates, Ryan O'Hearn reach 2-year, $29 million deal - ESPN
First baseman Ryan O'Hearn and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.
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Passan's MLB free agency, trade intel on Tucker, Bregman, more - ESPN
On this date last year, Major League Baseball teams had spent around $2.1 billion on free agents. So far this year, that number is shy of $1.4 billion. And as big as that difference seems, it's impossible not to notice the gap between the two numbers shares the same first digit as Juan Soto's $765 million megadeal with the New York Mets signed last December.
Best fits for top potential MLB pitching trade candidates - ESPN
In 2025, 369 pitchers started a game in MLB, for an average of 12.3 per team. Only 53 started at least 30 games, an average of fewer than two seasonlong starters per team. More injuries, more shuffling of players on and off the roster, more six-man rotations and rest days: It all means rotation depth is more important than ever — and harder to find.
Mariners acquire LHP Jose Ferrer from Nationals for prospects - ESPN
The Washington Nationals traded left-hander Jose Ferrer to the Seattle Mariners for top catching prospect Harry Ford and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon, the teams announced Saturday.
Braves retain closer Raisel Iglesias on 1-year, $16M deal - ESPN
Veteran closer Raisel Iglesias is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal, the team announced Wednesday.
Shane Bieber picks up $16M option with Blue Jays, source says - ESPN
Right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option with the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
MLB playoffs 2025: ALCS, NLCS expert predictions - ESPN
The 2025 MLB playoffs are down to the final four teams after an action-packed division series round that saw the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners move on in thrilling Game 5s.
Source - Giants calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge - ESPN
The San Francisco Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks remaining in the regular season, are calling up top prospect Bryce Eldrige, a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday.