Major League Baseball

Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal

Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Sources: IF Kim, Rays agree to 2-year, $29M deal

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

Reds acquire reliever Rogers in trade with Giants

The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.

Sources: Royals boost bullpen with Estévez deal

Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.

Steinbrenner: 'Difficult' to spend like Dodgers

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said it is "difficult" for other teams to keep up with the Dodgers' offseason spending.

Tigers bolster bullpen, ink Kahnle to $7.75M deal

Reliever Tommy Kahnle, who had a 2.11 ERA in 42 2/3 innings for the Yankees in 2024, has signed a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers.

Sources: Reds sign lefty Miley to minors deal

The Reds have signed left-hander Wade Miley to a minor league deal as he recovers from elbow surgery.

MLB average salary hit record $4.66M in '24

After rising a combined 23% over the 2022 and '23 seasons, the average salary in Major League Baseball was up only 2.9% in 2024 -- to a record $4.66 million.

Olney: Most improved teams for 2025

From Elly De La Cruz's Reds to the Red Sox and beyond, here are the clubs poised to make the biggest leap this season.