Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.
The A's and free agent infielder Gio Urshela have reached agreement on a major league contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Sammy Sosa and the Cubs reconciled Thursday afternoon, ending their 17-year estrangement after the former slugger apologized for making "mistakes" during his playing career.
Pitchers chasing higher velocity and better "stuff" while exerting maximum effort more often were identified as factors in the rise of arm injuries by an MLB study.
The Cubs acquired Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, sources said.
The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday his client is willing to switch positions if it helps facilitate a trade, but that the eight-time All-Star is "not going to go just anywhere."
Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.