White Sox agree to a minor league contract with infielder Brandon Drury

1 month, 2 weeks ago

White Sox agree to a minor league contract with infielder Brandon Drury

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Brandon Drury that includes an invitation to big league spring training camp. It also claimed left-hander Brandon Eisert off waivers from Tampa Bay and agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Tristan Gray. Drury also has made big league starts at first base, second, third, shortstop, left field and right. Eisert, 27, made his major league debut last year, pitching 6 2/3 innings of three-run ball over three relief appearances for Toronto.

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Happ, Bellinger go deep as Cubs hang on to beat White Sox 7-6, spoil Sizemore’s debut

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Happ, Bellinger go deep as Cubs hang on to beat White Sox 7-6, spoil Sizemore’s debut

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Ian Happ hit a leadoff homer, Cody Bellinger connected and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the crosstown White Sox 7-6 on Friday night and spoil the debut of manager Grady Sizemore. “I feel like these games are always a little wacky against the White Sox,” Cubs starter Jameson Taillon said. Isaac …

White Sox, Robert agree to $50 million, 6-year contract

5 years, 2 months ago

White Sox, Robert agree to $50 million, 6-year contract

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Luis Robert is locked in with the Chicago White Sox — for the next six years at least, and possibly for the opening day lineup, too. The White Sox and their prized young outfielder agreed Thursday to a $50 million, six-year contract, clearing the way for Robert start the season in the majors. But it’s really just much …

Jimenez says contract with White Sox is dream come true

6 years ago

Jimenez says contract with White Sox is dream come true

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox think Eloy Jimenez is going to be a big-time slugger. “Both of us are looking forward to opening day and Eloy getting started in his White Sox career,” general manager Rick Hahn said. “It’s a very happy day for us in the organization.” Hahn referenced Mark Buehrle and Chris Sale as previous White …

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NL West preview: The Dodgers should romp and those pesky Padres might take a step backward

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NL West preview: The Dodgers should romp and those pesky Padres might take a step backward

LA Times

National League West superstars tend to be bunched on the Dodgers and San Diego Padres, which might have compelled two other teams to write a huge check to lock in a player of undeniable impact during the offseason. Burnes, 30, is a top-rung starting pitcher, a Cy Young Award winner who regularly exceeds 30 starts and 200 strikeouts per season …

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Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

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Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth on Thursday by signing Alex Verdugo to a $1.5 million, one-year contract and optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett. In similar moves to bolster depth this week, the Braves signed nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel and catcher James McCann to minor league deals. Atlanta’s biggest offseason move was signing outfielder Jurickson Profar …

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Braves sign 9-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal

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Braves sign 9-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel is attempting to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves, his original team. Atlanta is hoping to find the version of Kimbrel who posted a 2.80 ERA with all of his 23 saves and 53 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings before the All-Star break for the Orioles last season. Kimbrel also has pitched …

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Yankees preseason capsule: Reigning AL champs hit hard by injuries

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Yankees preseason capsule: Reigning AL champs hit hard by injuries

Hindustan Times

New York Yankees HT Image 2024 record: 94-68. He gone: OF Juan Soto, IF Gleyber Torres, OF Alex Verdugo, 1B Anthony Rizzo, RHP Clay Holmes, LHP Nestor Cortes, RHP Tommy Kahnle, LHP Tim Mayza, RHP Lou Trivino, C Jose Trevino. New faces: OF Cody Bellinger, IF Paul Goldschmidt, LHP Max Fried, RHP Devin Williams, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Fernando Cruz, …

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Henderson and De La Cruz among 11 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by their teams

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Henderson and De La Cruz among 11 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by their teams

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz were among 11 players whose contracts were unilaterally renewed by their teams, a group that included six Athletics players led by star closer Mason Miller. Henderson, the 2023 AL Rookie of the Year, was renewed by the Orioles for the third straight season and will earn $782,300 in …

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Outfielder Lawrence Butler and Athletics finalize $65.5 million, 7-year contract

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Outfielder Lawrence Butler and Athletics finalize $65.5 million, 7-year contract

Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. — Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the Athletics finalized a $65.5 million, seven-year contract on Monday, another major investment for a team preparing to spend three seasons playing in a temporary minor league home. The deal includes a team option for 2032 that could make the contract worth $81.5 million and escalators that could increase the value to $87.5 …

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With increased emphasis on versatility, MLB players need the right gloves to make it work

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With increased emphasis on versatility, MLB players need the right gloves to make it work

LA Times

Tim Anderson pulled an extra-large glove off the top shelf of his locker in the Angels clubhouse, slipped it on his left hand and began pounding his right fist into the massive pocket. “Say your first baseman gets a base hit in a tie game leading off the ninth inning,” said Perry Hill, who coached Seattle’s Dylan Moore to a …

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Alex Bregman at third, Brayan Bello on the mound, plus other takeaways from Red Sox camp

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Alex Bregman at third, Brayan Bello on the mound, plus other takeaways from Red Sox camp

New York Times

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The calendar has flipped to March, and the Boston Red Sox are 2-4. Then camp opened and manager Alex Cora said the Red Sox would wait a while to determine Bregman’s position. Bregman has played only third, and when Cora was asked this week when Bregman might play second, he said only, “At one point.” It’s …

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The Mets will rely on their bullpen depth more than ever. Who can step up?

3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Mets will rely on their bullpen depth more than ever. Who can step up?

New York Times

The New York Mets used 28 relief pitchers last year, from Adam Ottavino’s 60 appearances to one each for Matt Festa and position players Eddy Alvarez and Luis Torrens. Repertoire: Fastball, changeup, slider 2024: 1.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 21 2/3 major-league innings Sean Reid-Foley’s track record suggests he’s a solid bet to make the Opening Day roster. RHP …

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Kyle Finnegan agrees to a $6M, 1-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals, AP sources say

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Kyle Finnegan agrees to a $6M, 1-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals, AP sources say

Associated Press

Closer Kyle Finnegan agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract to return to the Washington Nationals, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The 33-year-old right-hander went 3-8 with a 3.68 ERA and 38 saves in 43 chances and 60 strikeouts across 63 2/3 innings …

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Brewers sign veteran Mark Canha to minor league deal with invitation to major league camp

1 month ago

Brewers sign veteran Mark Canha to minor league deal with invitation to major league camp

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Veteran outfielder Mark Canha has signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp. Milwaukee already had signed Manuel Margot to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp. Canha batted.242 with a.344 on-base percentage, seven homers, 42 RBIs and seven steals in 125 games. Canha is …

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Juan Soto hits 426-foot homer in first at-bat for New York Mets, after signing reportedly biggest contract in American sports

1 month ago

Juan Soto hits 426-foot homer in first at-bat for New York Mets, after signing reportedly biggest contract in American sports

CNN

CNN — Juan Soto’s first at-bat for the New York Mets gave some indication as to why they signed him to reportedly one of the biggest contract in American sports history. The 26-year-old stepped up to the plate on Saturday and promptly launched a 426-foot homer over the left-center-field fence during the Mets’ 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in …

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Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment

1 month ago

Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment

Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. — Justin Turner finalized a $6 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday and worked out with the team ahead of its first spring training game. “At this point of my career the most important thing is going to a place that is going to win, that wants to win and going to do whatever they …

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Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton has flexor strain and goes to New York for exam

1 month ago

Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton has flexor strain and goes to New York for exam

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton has a flexor injury in his right elbow for the second straight year, raising the possibility he may need Tommy John surgery. “Just having an uneven season last year with some injury, he’s pretty bummed about that,” Boone said, “but we’ll see what we have and try and get it right.” Hampton …

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‘Two grades better already.’ Why Mookie Betts’ shortstop switch should be smoother now

1 month ago

‘Two grades better already.’ Why Mookie Betts’ shortstop switch should be smoother now

LA Times

Troy Tulowitzki never knew Mookie Betts particularly well during their time together in Major League Baseball. “He was like, ‘Oh man, I was so scared to talk to you,’” Tulowitzki said with a laugh recently, after hearing Betts recount the story years later. “To be one of the best defenders in the game, if not the best with the Platinum …

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Adames looking forward to playing alongside Chapman as he begins his Giants career

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Adames looking forward to playing alongside Chapman as he begins his Giants career

Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Willy Adames started spring training a while ago. “It gets to the point when you’re practicing every day, it’s like, ‘I just want spring training to start,’ you know, and then today was the first day,” Adames said. “And that’s why I’ve been hanging out for the last month here, because I wanted to get that going …

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White Sox have a promising group of young catchers as they continue to rebuild

1 month, 1 week ago

White Sox have a promising group of young catchers as they continue to rebuild

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — When it comes to the catchers for the Chicago White Sox, Korey Lee sees a common thread. I think we set the tone with the entire team.” Making their way through a painful rebuilding process — one that crashed to a record-breaking 121 losses a year ago — the White Sox have accumulated an impressive group of …

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Bregman and Red Sox agree $120 million, three-year contract

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Bregman and Red Sox agree $120 million, three-year contract

China Daily

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Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff eager to take next step in his comeback after missing 2024 season

1 month, 1 week ago

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff eager to take next step in his comeback after missing 2024 season

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff will face hitters for the first time in more than a year Friday as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. Woodruff will throw live batting practice, the latest step forward in the two-time All-Star’s comeback after he missed the 2024 season while recovering from surgery. I’ve had surgery, …

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Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year deal

1 month, 1 week ago

Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year deal

Associated Press

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers are expecting Alex Cobb to miss the start of the season. The team’s injury report at the start of spring training on Wednesday included Cobb, who had an injection last week to treat hip inflammation that developed as the right-hander was throwing. Injuries limited the 37-year-old Cobb to pitching in just three games during …

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White Sox and CF Michael A. Taylor agree to $1.95M, 1-year contract, AP source says

1 month, 1 week ago

White Sox and CF Michael A. Taylor agree to $1.95M, 1-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Taylor spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting.193 with five home runs, 21 RBIs and a.543 OPS in 113 games. Taylor, who turns 34 next month, provides …

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Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. He hit.236 with 12 homers, 51 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 25 attempts for the New York Mets last year. Bader has a.242 average with 71 homers, 268 RBIs and 94 steals in 120 …

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Pitcher Johan Oviedo loses to Pirates in first salary arbitration decision of year

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pitcher Johan Oviedo loses to Pirates in first salary arbitration decision of year

Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Right-hander Jovan Oviedo lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the first salary arbitration decision of the year and will earn $850,000 instead of his request for $1.15 million. A 28-year-old right-hander, Santana was 3-1 with a 3.89 ERA in 62 relief appearances last year for the New York Yankees and Pirates, who claimed him …

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White Sox plan to unveil a statue of Mark Buehrle at their ballpark this summer

2 months ago

White Sox plan to unveil a statue of Mark Buehrle at their ballpark this summer

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a statue of Mark Buehrle when they celebrate their 2005 World Series-winning team at Rate Field on July 11. The White Sox announced the honor for Buehrle at the team’s fan festival on Friday. “Just getting my name on the first, I was like, ‘Man if I can just stay on …

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Colson Montgomery looking to earn shortstop job with the Chicago White Sox

2 months ago

Colson Montgomery looking to earn shortstop job with the Chicago White Sox

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Colson Montgomery heard what Chris Getz said, and it sounded good to him. A day after the Chicago White Sox general manager predicted Montgomery is going to make his major league debut this year, the 6-foot-3 shortstop sounded as if he was ready to go. Asked about his playing style, Meidroth described himself as “always the underdog.” “I’m …

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General manager Chris Getz promises better days are coming for White Sox

2 months ago

General manager Chris Getz promises better days are coming for White Sox

Associated Press

CHICAGO — White Sox general manager Chris Getz mentioned the talent in the pipeline and insisted better days are coming. Considering the White Sox set a modern major league record for losses last season, that’s no simple request. Chicago went 41-121 and set a post-1900 major league record for losses in Getz’s first full season running the baseball operation. “Our …

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Hoyer says Cubs are focused on improving bullpen and bench

2 months, 1 week ago

Hoyer says Cubs are focused on improving bullpen and bench

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are focused on improving their bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Speaking on the first day of the team’s annual fan convention, Hoyer also said Chicago’s opening day third baseman is likely in the organization, and reiterated that the front office plans to put …

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Elian Peña, 17-year-old Dominican shortstop, signs with Mets for $5 million bonus

2 months, 1 week ago

Elian Peña, 17-year-old Dominican shortstop, signs with Mets for $5 million bonus

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period. 3 prospect in the international class for this year by MLB.com behind Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, …

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LHP Martín Pérez agrees to 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, AP source says

2 months, 2 weeks ago

LHP Martín Pérez agrees to 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, AP source says

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have added Martín Pérez to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the left-hander, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Infielder Josh Rojas finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the White Sox on Wednesday, and infielder Jake Amaya was designated for assignment. The White Sox also announced outfielder …

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Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press

— Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $7 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses. Lorenzen gets a $5.5 million salary this year, and the Royals have a $12 million option for 2026 with a $1.5 million buyout. He went 2-0 with a 1.57 …

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Walker Buehler guaranteed $21.05 million in 1-year contract with Boston Red Sox

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Walker Buehler guaranteed $21.05 million in 1-year contract with Boston Red Sox

Associated Press

BOSTON — Right-hander Walker Buehler is guaranteed $21.05 million in his one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox and can earn an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses based on starts. Buehler gets a $3.05 million signing bonus under the agreement announced Dec. 28 and a $15 million salary this year. Buehler, a 30-year-old two-time All-Star, was on the mound …

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Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites

New York Times

The Baltimore Orioles began their offseason needing a front-of-the-rotation starter — either Corbin Burnes, whom they never appeared likely to re-sign, or a reasonable facsimile. According to a league source briefed on the club’s plans, the Orioles are still looking for additional upgrades in free agency and via trade. The Sugano and Morton additions, combined with the signings of outfielder …

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Red Sox hope their offseason has produced a deeper pitching staff and (maybe) a 6-man rotation

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Red Sox hope their offseason has produced a deeper pitching staff and (maybe) a 6-man rotation

Associated Press

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox, who struggled to come up with five dependable starting pitchers last season, are considering a six-man rotation in 2025. “We have had some conversations,” Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said Monday in his first comments since trading for starter Garrett Crochet and signing free agents Patrick Sandoval and Walker Buehler. But the schedule early …

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First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

3 months ago

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Goldschmidt would become the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A …

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Michael Soroka and the Washington Nationals agree to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season

3 months ago

Michael Soroka and the Washington Nationals agree to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Right-hander Michael Soroka agreed to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season with the Washington Nationals, who are in need of pitching as their rebuild continues and hope the 2019 NL All-Star can show the form he displayed before a pair of significant leg injuries. The 27-year-old Soroka went 0-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 79 2/3 …

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Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

3 months ago

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Cody Bellinger experienced a World Series title at old Yankee Stadium. “I have small memories of like the playroom, the kids’ playroom that I would go to during the games,” Cody said Thursday, two days after New York acquired him from the Chicago Cubs. “That was always really, really cool for me to be able to run …

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New Tigers starter Alex Cobb hopes an injury-riddled career can still end on his terms

3 months, 1 week ago

New Tigers starter Alex Cobb hopes an injury-riddled career can still end on his terms

New York Times

DETROIT — If there is an injury, new Detroit Tigers starter Alex Cobb has likely experienced it. “I know you don’t get to choose the way it ends,” Cobb said, “but it would have been a pretty bitter taste in my mouth to walk away from this game on a year like last year.” To Cobb’s surprise, free agency opened …

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Royals agree with RHP Kyle Wright on $1.8 million 1-year contract to avoid salary arbitration

3 months, 1 week ago

Royals agree with RHP Kyle Wright on $1.8 million 1-year contract to avoid salary arbitration

Associated Press

— Right-hander Kyle Wright and the Kansas City Royals agreed Tuesday to a $1.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. The Royals had one of the best rotations in the majors last season, headlined by All-Stars Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans. But there is an opening after the Royals traded Brady Singer to the Reds for infielder Jonathan India …

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Left-hander Max Fried and Yankees finalize $218 million, 8-year contract

3 months, 1 week ago

Left-hander Max Fried and Yankees finalize $218 million, 8-year contract

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees finalized a $218 million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. “He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said last week. A high school teammate of Jack Flaherty and Lucas Giolito at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, …

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Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. tops pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $3.1 million

3 months, 1 week ago

Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. tops pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $3.1 million

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. topped this year’s pre-arbitration bonus pool at $3,077,595 and Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was second at $2,152,057 despite not making his big league debut until May 11. Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson was third at $2,007,178, followed by Milwaukee catcher William Contreras at $1,722,174 and Kansas City pitcher Cole Ragans at $1,638,013, …

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Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

3 months, 1 week ago

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros on Friday, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters. Tucker, who turns 28 on Jan. 17, joins a crowded situation in Chicago’s outfield, but the Cubs are reportedly looking to trade Cody Bellinger, who also can play first base. “Nothing …

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Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

3 months, 1 week ago

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings. …

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Boston acquires catcher from Yankees after giving up a top prospect to get All-Star lefty Crochet

3 months, 1 week ago

Boston acquires catcher from Yankees after giving up a top prospect to get All-Star lefty Crochet

Associated Press

DALLAS — The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Carlos Narváez from the New York Yankees on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international signing bonus pool money. Boston made the rare deal with its AL East rival after earlier in the day during the winter meetings sending top catching prospect Kyle Teel to the White Sox. …

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All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospects

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3 months, 1 week ago

All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospects

Associated Press

DALLAS — Garrett Crochet was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the White Sox on Wednesday for four prospects, giving Chicago a better deal for the All-Star left-hander than available at the trade deadline in July. 1 starter in Garrett, left-handed, ton of swing and miss, you know, massive strikeouts and feel like the best is still in front …

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Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

3 months, 1 week ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Hindustan Times

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. “He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. After spending his first eight seasons with the …

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Detroit Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to $15 million, 1-year contract

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Detroit Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to $15 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press

DETROIT — Alex Cobb has signed a $15 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, adding a veteran right-hander to the team’s rotation. Detroit is looking to take the next step after it earned an American League wild card this year for its first postseason appearance since 2014. Cobb started Game 3 of the ALDS at Detroit, allowing two runs …

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OF Mike Tauchman joins the Chicago White Sox with $1.95 million, 1-year contract

3 months, 2 weeks ago

OF Mike Tauchman joins the Chicago White Sox with $1.95 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press

DALLAS — Mike Tauchman is switching sides in Chicago. Chicago announced a $1.95 million, one-year contract for the outfielder on Wednesday. “Just one of those guys that you can depend on every day.” Tauchman joins a White Sox team that went 41-121 this year and broke the post-1900 major league record for losses in a season. The rebuilding franchise also …

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Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Associated Press

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. Two days after the Yankees lost Juan Soto to the rival Mets, Fried agreed Tuesday to join the pinstripes with a $218 million, eight-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The …

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Brewers manager going to miss departing shortstop Willy Adames: ‘Losing this guy, whew’

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brewers manager going to miss departing shortstop Willy Adames: ‘Losing this guy, whew’

Associated Press

DALLAS — Brewers manager Pat Murphy has seen a lot of good players leave during his time in Milwaukee, and he isn’t ready to think about next season without departing shortstop Willy Adames. After helping the Brewers win the National League Central last season, the 29-year-old Adames is leaving in free agency after agreeing to a $182 million, seven-year contract …

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