Bryant, Longoria irked Harper, Machado still free
Kris Bryant and Evan Longoria expressed frustration that several free agents, including stars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, are still looking for jobs as February nears.
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Latest Harper, Machado predictions: Will duo sign by Super Bowl Sunday?
With the offseason providing few answers for baseball's superstar free agents, we shed some light on where things stand and where they're headed.
Reds broadcaster Brennaman to retire after '19
Like his longtime broadcasting cohort used to say, Marty Brennaman is rounding third and heading for home.
Why are Machado and Harper still unsigned? (1:34)
Wetteland charged with child sexual abuse
John Wetteland, who pitched for four teams over 12 major league seasons, has been arrested on a charge of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, according to police records.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Russell Martin, asked about Matt Kemp's resurgence in 2018 (in the first half, at least): "There's something about putting on that Dodger uniform that can bring out some magic in you, and hopefully I can get some of that magic this year."
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Russell Martin, 36 in February: "It's a big year for me. I need to have a good year, or else nobody's going to want to have me. It's really simple."
Martin hoping to catch 'magic' with Dodgers
The Dodgers, who were looking for help at catcher, have acquired veteran Russell Martin from the Blue Jays in exchange for two minor leaguers.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Russell Martin, coming to the Dodgers in a trade, is a .208 hitter in 181 games over the last two years, but has been on base 34 percent of the time. Ranked 6th among 78 catchers in pitch framing last year, based on ESPN metrics, but hasn't thrown out more than 22 percent of base-stealers the last three years.
Sources: Brewers stretch budget to sign Grandal
After passing up longer-term options earlier in the winter, free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a one-year, $18.25 million deal with the Brewers, who stretched beyond their planned budget to sign him, sources told ESPN.
Rankings and predictions for every top remaining free agent
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado aren't the only big names still searching for the right fit. We examine who is available and their most likely landing spots.
Dodgers acquire Schultz in deal with Rays
The Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Jaime Schultz from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander Caleb Sampen.
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Respected journalist Ed Silverman, who covered Jackie Robinson's 4/15/47 Brooklyn Dodgers debut at Ebbets Field for Sports Week Magazine, died Sat. at 94. Silverman, who had a long career as an ABC News radio & TV correspondent, producer & executive, and produced Howard Cosell's SportsBeat program, won 11 Emmys & numerous other awards.
MLB stock watch: Midwinter winners and losers
Halfway through the offseason, we look at which teams have gained ground, which have fallen back and what moves could be made to shift things further.
Dodgers to send Reds $7M as part of trade
The Dodgers will pay Cincinnati $7 million on Sept. 15 as part of the seven-player trade that sent Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and left-hander Alex Wood to the Reds.
Passan: Why the baseball world is waiting on Manny and Bryce
In his debut ESPN column, Jeff Passan breaks down the status of this winter's superstar duo and how the need for those two big dominoes to fall is keeping other free agents out in the cold.
The five best trade fits for Corey Kluber
We examine whether another team could offer a strong enough package for it to make sense for Cleveland to deal its ace this winter.
Big questions left over from 2018 that 2019 will have to answer
From free agents to "the opener," this year left many things open for the new one to take from here.
The year that ... : What we'd bet baseball in 2018 will be remembered for forever
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani became an MLB sensation this season. But a century from now, will his debut be the most profound and lasting legacy of 2018?
Law: Four-pack sent to Reds buys Dodgers payroll freedom
While Cincinnati takes its chances on improving with Yasiel Puig & Co., L.A. now might have the payroll space to pursue Bryce Harper.
MLB Roundtable: The best, worst and what's to come this holiday week
Which team could put Manny Machado or Bryce Harper under its tree? Who has gotten the most done, and who bears watching?
Dodgers trade Kemp, Puig, Wood to Cincinnati
The Dodgers traded outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig, pitcher Alex Wood and catcher Kyle Farmer to the Reds for pitcher Homer Bailey and prospects. Bailey will be released, the Dodgers said.
Buster's Buzz: Is signing Bryce Harper now the move the Dodgers have to make?
L.A. avoids huge long-term deals, but looking at their alternatives after the Reds trade, Harper could be the free agent they finally break the bank for.
What you need to know about the Dodgers-Reds trade
From the seven players changing hands to the payroll space the Dodgers acquired that could help them afford even bigger moves.
Kurkjian: Puig trade positions Dodgers to pursue Harper (2:07)
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Kansas City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Oakland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| San Diego | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| San Francisco | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Colorado | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8045th
Batting Average.25014th
On Base Percentage.3335th
Slugging Percentage.4423rd
Earned Run Average3.382nd
Quality Starts952nd
WHIP1.152nd
BAA.2304th