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Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The deal with Pederson could be another step toward Texas making slugging corner infielder Jake Burger the club’s primary first baseman. The deal with Pederson comes a day after Texas traded Nathaniel Lowe, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Rangers get slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Marlins for prospects and sign a reliever

Associated Press

DALLAS — Texas acquired slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Miami for three minor league players Wednesday during the winter meetings, and the Rangers later signed reliever Jacob Webb to a $1.25 million contract to bolster their bullpen. The 31-year-old Webb made his big league debut with Atlanta in 2019, and also pitched for the Los Angeles Angels, set career …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Where the Detroit Tigers stand heading into the Winter Meetings

New York Times

DETROIT — Two months after the excitement and noise of the Detroit Tigers’ surprise playoff run, their offseason has been … incredibly quiet. The Tigers enter next week’s Winter Meetings in Dallas with two key questions coming into focus: How close are they to adding a starting pitcher? For Arenado to become a Tiger, he would first have to waive …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

One Black Friday 2024 free-agent deal for every MLB team

New York Times

December is almost upon us. We can’t assign every player to the Los Angeles Dodgers, even if seemingly every free agent might want to play there and every free agent might fit there. Perhaps Hart, a former Red Sox farmhand who posted a 2.69 ERA in 157 innings for the league’s NC Dinos last year, could do the same. Earlier …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite. “Just a wonderful story of a kid becoming one of the best shortstops in the history of the San Francisco Giants, the team he grew up with and loved.” …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Infielder Kyle Farmer guaranteed $3.25 million in 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies

Associated Press

DENVER — Infielder Kyle Farmer is guaranteed $3.25 million in his one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies and can earn $1.25 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances next season. Farmer gets a $2.5 million salary next season as part of the deal announced Saturday. Colorado announced the agreement one day after failing to offer a 2025 contract to Brendan …

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1 month ago

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Royals acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. As part of the deal, the Royals also acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer while sending right-hander Brady Singer to Cincinnati. The 28-year-old Singer has been a regular in the …

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1 month ago

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Free agent pitchers Luis Gabriel Moreno and Alejandro Crisostomo were suspended for 80 games each by Major League Baseball on Friday following positive tests for performance-enhancing substances under the minor league drug program. Nineteen players have been suspended this year for positive drug tests, including eight under the minor league program and nine under the new program …

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1 month ago

Right-hander Mason Thompson, coming off Tommy John surgery, agrees to 1-year deal with Nationals

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Injured reliever Mason Thompson and the Washington Nationals have avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract for a salary of $770,000 while in the major leagues and $374,600 while in the minors. A right-hander who turns 27 in February, Thompson missed the 2024 season following Tommy John surgery on March 1. He also had Tommy John surgery in …

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1 month ago

Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay on Tuesday after he had Tommy John surgery late last season. Chicago selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee. The 29-year-old Alzolay had surgery on his right elbow in late August and is expected to miss all or most of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Infielder Kevin Newman agrees to one-year, $2.75-million deal with Angels

LA Times

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kevin Newman throws against the Washington Nationals in July. Infielder Kevin Newman and the Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $2.5 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout. A 31-year-old veteran of seven major league seasons, Newman hit.278 with …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Angels, Kevin Newman nearing deal, per sources: How the veteran infielder fits with Los Angeles

New York Times

The Los Angeles Angels and versatile veteran infielder Kevin Newman are nearing a deal, league sources said Thursday. Newman, 31, had a 1.4 fWAR last season, his best since 2019, built largely on the back of terrific defense at shortstop and second base. Newman accounted for 10 defensive runs saved in the middle infield last season and will be a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Run it back.’ Will Dodgers keep roster core together for World Series defense?

LA Times

Dodgers infielder Kiké Hernández offers a gesture of support to pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto as he finishes his start in Game 2 of the World Series. Before most of the Dodgers front office had arrived in San Antonio on Monday for Major League Baseball’s annual general managers meetings, pressure already was being applied on Andrew Friedman and Co. Less than a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

As free agency begins, here’s where the Yankees’ roster stands

New York Times

On Tuesday, top executives from all 30 MLB teams will descend upon JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, which features a nine-acre water park, a 1,100-foot lazy river and six restaurants. Here’s a look at where the Yankees’ roster stands: Major team needs The Yankees’ most pressing need is clear: They must re-sign Juan Soto in free …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ready to celebrate? Dodgers’ World Series championship parade will be Friday

LA Times

After 36 years, the Dodgers have a date for a World Series championship parade: It’s Friday. The Dodgers won the World Series championship in 2020, but public health protections surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic prevented a parade then. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/FZhhp1VB29 — Los Angeles Dodgers October 31, 2024 “I think it kind of bugs everybody,” infielder Gavin Lux said Tuesday. The city …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Max Muncy's 12-Plate Streak: A Historic Feat in the NL Championship Series

Associated Press

Max Muncy became the first player to reach base in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a single postseason. He had three walks and a single in his first four plate appearances and cruised to a 10-2 victory over New York. His streak included two singles, two homers and eight walks, all against the Mets.

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2 months, 1 week ago

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But “OMG,” performed by New …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers want their fans fired up for Game 5 of NLDS vs. Padres

LA Times

The National League Division Series heads back to Dodger Stadium for Game 5 on Friday night. “We don’t need any trouble.” On Sunday, in Game 2 of this National League division series, play was halted for roughly 12 minutes. “I hope we don’t have any delays like we did,” pitcher Clayton Kershaw said, “but we still want the energy, we …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the playoffs with a towering 2-run homer for the Padres in 4-0 win

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. and his swagger returned to the playoffs with a blast. The 25-year-old San Diego star hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four seasons to give the Padres a 2-0 lead against rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series on Tuesday night. …

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3 months ago

GM Chris Getz says he understands frustration as White Sox wrap up historically bad season

Associated Press

CHICAGO — General manager Chris Getz insisted he understands the frustration in Chicago. The White Sox came into Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels tied with the expansion 1962 New York Mets for the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses in a season. But we’re certainly up for the challenge.” Getz is facing a huge challenge with the …

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3 months ago

Pirates release veterans Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor to make way for prospects

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates released first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor on Tuesday and promoted infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis. Tellez entered Tuesday four plate appearances shy of a $200,000 bonus, though Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the bonus had “zero factor” in the decision to cut ties with the …

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3 months ago

Red Sox place 3B Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation

Associated Press

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox placed third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left shoulder inflammation. Devers left Friday night’s 12-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins in the top of the 11th. Speaking before the game was rained out, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Devers tweaked his shoulder while working in the batting …

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3 months ago

All-Star CJ Abrams is demoted to the minors by the Nationals for nonperformance reasons

Associated Press

CHICAGO — All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams was demoted to the minor leagues by the Washington Nationals on Saturday for what manager Dave Martinez said was an internal issue. “I’m not going to give specifics or talk about specifics because I need to keep these guys and everything on the down low,” Martinez said before the Nationals’ 5-1 victory over the …

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3 months ago

Atlanta’s Ozzie Albies held hitless vs. Marlins in his return from a broken wrist

Associated Press

MIAMI — Second baseman Ozzie Albies returned from a broken left wrist Friday and was held hitless in the Atlanta Braves’ 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins. “It’s still good to see him in that lineup, I’ll tell you that.” Albies had been sidelined since fracturing his left wrist in a July 21 loss to St. Louis. Having him in …

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Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says

Rangers get slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Marlins for prospects and sign a reliever

Where the Detroit Tigers stand heading into the Winter Meetings

One Black Friday 2024 free-agent deal for every MLB team

Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons

Infielder Kyle Farmer guaranteed $3.25 million in 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

Right-hander Mason Thompson, coming off Tommy John surgery, agrees to 1-year deal with Nationals

Cubs cut former closer Adbert Alzolay, who had Tommy John surgery in August

Infielder Kevin Newman agrees to one-year, $2.75-million deal with Angels

Angels, Kevin Newman nearing deal, per sources: How the veteran infielder fits with Los Angeles

‘Run it back.’ Will Dodgers keep roster core together for World Series defense?

As free agency begins, here’s where the Yankees’ roster stands

Ready to celebrate? Dodgers’ World Series championship parade will be Friday

Max Muncy's 12-Plate Streak: A Historic Feat in the NL Championship Series

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

Dodgers want their fans fired up for Game 5 of NLDS vs. Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the playoffs with a towering 2-run homer for the Padres in 4-0 win

GM Chris Getz says he understands frustration as White Sox wrap up historically bad season

Pirates release veterans Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor to make way for prospects

Red Sox place 3B Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation

All-Star CJ Abrams is demoted to the minors by the Nationals for nonperformance reasons

Atlanta’s Ozzie Albies held hitless vs. Marlins in his return from a broken wrist