One of the most coveted players in trade talks this offseason is likely to not get traded, despite the White Sox's efforts to part with Luis Robert Jr.

The Phillies' loss is the Royals' gain, as an All-Star free agent closer reached an agreement on a two-year contract worth at least $22 million over two years.

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The New York Mets rotation is talented but may lack a true ace. Sean Maneas, Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes are a great group, but could the Mets add another starter to the mix?

Ken Rosenthal, one of the most regarded figures in the baseball world, has made a gesture towards agent Scott Boras. The post Ken Rosenthal Offers an Olive Branch to Scott Boras Amid Public Distrust Due to Pete Alonso & Alex Bregman Fiasco appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Reds agreed to sign veteran outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year, $5MM contract, pending a physical. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday with free-agent outfielder Austin Hays, according to a source briefed on the discussions.

The Atlanta Braves are checking on starting pitching talent along with the rival New York Mets. According to New York Mets on SI’s Pat Ragazzo, both teams, among others, are interested in Padres starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King. The Mets are reported to have specifically spoken with the Padres.

Should Carlos Beltran's involvement in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal cost him a place in Cooperstown? The reporter who helped expose his involvement believes it shouldn't.

According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, right-handed closer Carlos Estévez has signed a two-year contract with Kansas City. That contract reportedly features a club option as well.

Behind New England, the NFL’s best win rates over those 31 years belong to Green Bay (68th in market size, .632 win rate), Pittsburgh (27, .625), Kansas City (33, .587) and Baltimore (29, .574) with Indianapolis (25, .557), New Orleans (50, .514) and Buffalo (54, .513) nearby.

The Royals and right-hander Carlos Estévez are in agreement on a contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s a two-year deal with a club option, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Per Mark Feinsand of MLB.