As Hall of Fame welcomes Kent, it prepares to slam door on Bonds and Clemens forever

As Hall of Fame welcomes Kent, it prepares to slam door on Bonds and Clemens forever by Bradford Doolittle

Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent — and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.

Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out

Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out by Bradford Doolittle

Jeff Kent has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.

Rays, OF Mullins have 1-year deal with ’27 option

Rays, OF Mullins have 1-year deal with ’27 option by

Outfielder Cedric Mullins and the Rays have finalized a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2027. An All-Star in 2021, Mullins played the first seven-plus years of his career in Baltimore, before being traded to the Mets last season.

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Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79

Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79 by

Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.

Mariners land LHP Ferrer from Nats for prospects

Mariners land LHP Ferrer from Nats for prospects by Jorge Castillo

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

FBI docs: MLB’s Rose investigation began in ’88

FBI docs: MLB’s Rose investigation began in ’88 by Michael Rothstein and William Weinbaum and T.J. Quinn

Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.

Williams: ‘Good situation’ if he sets up for Diaz

Williams: ‘Good situation’ if he sets up for Diaz by Jorge Castillo

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 demands.

Mets claim Red Sox castoff Criswell from waivers

Mets claim Red Sox castoff Criswell from waivers by Jorge Castillo

The Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox just one day after he was designated for assignment.

What Buster Olney, Jeff Passan are hearing about Schwarber’s suitors, top free agents and blockbuster trades

What Buster Olney, Jeff Passan are hearing about Schwarber’s suitors, top free agents and blockbuster trades by Buster Olney and Jeff Passan

Here’s our latest intel heading into the MLB winter meetings, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.

Red Sox add Oviedo in 5-player deal with Pirates

Red Sox add Oviedo in 5-player deal with Pirates by Jorge Castillo

The Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade in which Pittsburgh will land outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as “The Password.”