Jorge Castillo

Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.

Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.

The Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended Wednesday with them acquiring All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects B...

The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger are ending their offseason standoff by agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Here is what's next for one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.

Sizing up MLB's deepest division -- and how urgent it is for each team to make a move.

Tarik Skubal and the Tigers failed to agree on a contract for this season before Thursday night's deadline to avoid arbitration, Detroit announced.

The Yankees and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin are in agreement on a one-year contract, reuniting the two sides as Baltimore continues investing in its roster after a disappointing 2025 season.

The Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's roster overhaul and adds a veteran to the A's deep lineup.

The Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed to a 2-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN.

David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?

The Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco have agreed on a two-year, $40 million contract, sources told ESPN. Polanco is expected to primarily play first base, replacing Pete Alonso, who left in free ag...

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza firmly refuted recent reports of discord among his players last season while also defending his management of the bullpen.

The Mariners acquired lefty reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals for top catching prospect Harry Ford and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon.

The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Diaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly-signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets' willingness to meet Diaz's ...

The Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade that sent outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as "The Password," to Pittsburgh.

The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams have agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday night, confirming a report, giving the club a replacement ...