Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.

Red Sox trade for Cardinals 1B Willson Contreras Trade details: Red Sox receive Contreras and $8 million to cover $41 million remaining on his contract; Cardinals receive RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita

[David Bohunek, NBCUniversal SVP of Global Video Engineering] shared a story from Peacock’s first exclusive NFL game when, at halftime, executives from NBCUniversal and the league both called to share thoughts on the audio — one wanted the commentary a bit louder, the other wanted the crowd noise to be turned up for the sense of emotion.

Executives around baseball are surprised that the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger haven't reached an agreement.

The Kansas City Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fences in by 10 feet, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Former MLB GM and The Athletic writer Jim Bowden criticized the Detroit Tigers for their part in Tarik Skubal contract negotiations at arbitration.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's recent comments on a salary cap system prompted a strong response from baseball's union.

Arenado batted. .237 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs last season. He has two years remaining on his contract worth $42 million, with salaries of $27 million this year and $15 million in 2027. The Cardinals will be sending Arizona $22 million to offset this year's salary and $9 million to offset next year's pay.

With Opening Day less than three months away, here is where every team ranks based on their 2026 World Series odds.

The St. Louis Cardinals sent Nolan Arenado to Arizona, along with a hefty chunk of cash. How did both sides do in the deal?