Major League Baseball

Hoffman: O's, Braves backed off deals with me

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder before he finalized a Ohtani, Dodgers to star in 4 early SNB broadcasts

The Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will be featured in four of ESPN's first 10 "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasts, it was announced Wednesday, along with a March 27 appearance on MLB's main Opening Day.

Report: Ex-O's P Matusz died of suspected OD

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week at the age of 37 of an apparent drug overdose, according to police in Phoenix.

Rangers to stream regional games; $100 for '25

The Texas Rangers are making their regional game broadcasts available directly to consumers in a streaming package that will cost $100 for the season.

Sources: Dodgers, Pads, Jays are Sasaki finalists

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, the same day the New York Yankees were informed the 23-year-old won't be signing with them.

Verlander hopes training reset pays 'big dividends'

Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level after a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season.

Ranking every club this offseason

Is your favorite franchise scorching hot or ice cold? We take the temperature of every club with our own number.