2 years, 3 months ago

Aaron Judge to remain with Yankees after reaching a nine-year $360-million deal

LA Times

AL MVP Aaron Judge has agreed to return to the New York Yankees on a nine-year $360-million contract, a person familiar with the deal says. Judge is staying with the New York Yankees on a nine-year $360-million contract, according to a person familiar with baseball’s biggest free agent deal ever. Judge surpassed Roger Maris’ AL home run mark to power New York to an AL East title. The average annual value of Judge’s deal trails only New York Mets pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, at $43.3 million.

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5 days, 15 hours ago

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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Infielder Luis Rengifo and Angels argue their salary arbitration case $150,000 apart

Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Luis Rengifo and the Los Angeles Angels argued their salary arbitration case Thursday, with the infielder asking for $5.95 million and the team arguing for $5.8 million. Rengifo beat the Angels in arbitration two years ago when he was awarded $2.3 million instead of the Angels’ $2 million proposal, then agreed to a $4.4 million salary …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mark Leiter Jr. and Dennis Santana lose in salary arbitration, Alex Vesia agrees with Dodgers

Associated Press

NEW YORK — New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana lost to their teams in salary arbitration on Saturday. Santana, a 28-year-old right-hander, was 3-1 with a 3.89 ERA in 62 relief appearances last year for the Yankees and Pirates, who claimed him off waivers on June 11. He is 11-15 with a 4.76 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Associated Press

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The Blue Jays also have Bowden Francis coming off an impressive rookie season and Yariel Rodríguez, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The addition of Scherzer marks a second notable …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets and pitcher Sean Manaea finalize $75 million, 3-year deal

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea and the New York Mets finalized a $75 million, three-year contract Friday night that keeps one of the team’s best pitchers last season at the front of a remodeled rotation. He lowered his arm slot in midseason to emulate another nasty left-hander, NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves, and became …

3 months ago

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. Manaea blossomed into New York’s top starting pitcher this year during his first season with the team, going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts. He lowered his arm …

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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. Ultimately I did it because it’s a fit.” Bellinger could play outfield or first base depending on other moves the Yankees make. I feel like the winter’s to this point been a good one.” Bellinger is guaranteed $52.5 …

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, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dropped Aaron Judge ball sold by MLB (not Dodgers) gets $43,510 in auction

LA Times

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge makes a fielding error during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Oct. 30. Last week, the ball Judge infamously dropped in the fifth inning of the Yankees’ Game 5 loss to the Dodgers in this year’s World Series was auctioned off for $43,510. “They’re a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers brutally troll Aaron Judge and the Yankees with $25K swipe month on from World Series

Daily Mail

Six weeks after the Dodgers' World Series triumph over the Yankees, LA have trolled their opponents by putting a brutal piece of memorabilia up for auction. In the series-clinching Game 5 win over the Yankees, the Dodgers evened the game with a memorable five-run fifth inning - and a dropped fly ball by Aaron Judge helped that comeback gain momentum …

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

Associated Press

These were Juan Soto’s numbers in 2024: 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, a.288 batting average. Soto’s $765 million, 15-year agreement with the New York Mets — the richest contract in terms of total value to a player in U.S. major sports history, a massive move by billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen — provides a chance to look at the numbers …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed

Associated Press

Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. Ohtani won his first World Series title and third MVP award in the deal’s first year after hitting.310 with an NL-best 54 homers, 130 RBIs and 1.036 OPS. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami/New York Yankees, …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

MLB auction: Aaron Judge’s dropped World Series ball can be yours

LA Times

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge drops a routine fly ball during the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ title-clinching win in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30. You could buy a baseball associated with greatness: the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for the 50th home run of his unprecedented 50-50 season, or the ball Freddie …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Judge slammed for 'odd' approach to Juan Soto free agency as ex-Met claims captain could cost Yankees in race for star

Daily Mail

Aaron Judge has been urged to step up to the plate this offseason as the New York Yankees target re-signing Juan Soto. Aaron Judge has been slammed for his 'odd' approach to Juan Soto's free agency The Yankees are believed to have upped their off this week to bring the left-hander back "You are the LeBron James of the game …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12. Soto is likely to seek a record contract, topping Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. For instance, Ohtani’s contract is valued at $46.1 million …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball's winter meetings

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Juan Soto appears on a …

4 months ago

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if free agent Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. “That’s never been something on my mind about who gets paid the most.” Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting.322 as New York …

4 months ago

Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons

LA Times

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons Thursday, easily outdistancing Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Judge was a …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk

Associated Press

Yankees slugger Juan Soto is leaving his contract situation in the hands of his agent, Scott Boras, and will not be seeking a contract extension this offseason. Soto, who hit 41 home runs and 109 RBIs this season, is poised to become the biggest free agent on the market, but he has stated that he will focus on the game …

6 months ago

Judge hits 55th homer of season, Yankees beat Athletics 7-4 and draw closer to clinching AL East

Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 55th homer of the season, Gleyber Torres and Jasson Domínguez also went deep and the Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep that moved New York to the verge of an AL East title. A lot of special players played here, and just getting a chance …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge, scuffling Yankees focus on where they can go rather than the rut they’re in

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Judge hasn’t homered in nine straight games for the first time this season, and the New York Yankees are under.500 over the equivalent of half a season. “Just don’t think about it, try not to hear those kinds of things,” said Judge, who was 6 of 34 with two doubles over the three series losses. I’m …

7 months ago

It was another incredible week for history-making sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani

Associated Press

Even by their lofty standards, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani had quite a week. Here are a couple more stats that underscore the historic nature of what Judge and Ohtani are doing: — OPS+ is a stat that takes a player’s on-base and slugging percentages and compares them to the league average and factors in ballpark effects. Judge leads the …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees’ Aaron Judge is somehow having a better 2024 season than 2022: 4 takeaways

New York Times

NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was so sick of seeing Aaron Judge swing the bat that he did something no other manager had done in 52 years. Here are some of the wildest numbers from Judge’s season to date: A 71-home run pace Judge woke up April 27 with a.674 OPS and just four home runs. …

8 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Judge steps in to break off wild bench-clearing Orioles-Yankees fight amid rivalry

Daily Mail

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles were involved in a huge on-field scrap on Friday night, as Aaron Judge stepped in to break up teammates from opponents. The dugouts emptied and there was some pushing and shoving, as seen in viral video on X. Aaron Judge was easily spotted in the scrap between Yankees-Orioles due to his 6-ft-7 height …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees are SLAMMED by Aaron Judge's hitting coach - who hits out at 'terrible' team after losing 14 of their last 19 games

Daily Mail

Aaron Judge's personal hitting coach slammed the New York Yankees' player development as the team tries to dig themselves out of a slump. Aaron Judge's hitting coached slammed the New York Yankees on X amid a 5-14 slump They’ve lost 13 out of 18 while he’s hitting like an MVP The Yankees offensive player development is terrible. — Richard Schenck, …

9 months ago

Aaron Judge out of Yankees’ lineup against Orioles, one night after getting hit on hand by pitch

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge was out of the New York Yankees’ lineup Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, one night after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch. “So hopefully continue to get improvements today and we’ll see about tomorrow.” Trent Grisham replaced Judge in center field and batted ninth as New York lost 7-6 in 10 …

10 months, 1 week ago

Judge and Stanton homer to back effective Cortes as streaking Yankees top White Sox 4-2

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered, Nestor Cortes won for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. “It’s working right now.” Judge’s last seven hits have gone for extra bases — all in his past three games — …

10 months, 1 week ago

Judge power fuels Yankees in 4-0 win over Twins as slugger hits 3rd-deck homer and 3 doubles

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles, driving in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. “You don’t even feel it, when you get it on the barrel like that,” said a smiling Judge, who is 16 for 36 with eight walks over …

1 year, 1 month ago

Aaron Judge’s big toe more than a New York Yankees footnote after injury last year

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge’s big toe is more than a footnote for the New York Yankees. “Kind of a wake-up call, and I think just collectively as a group we all kind of looked at each other and said this can’t happen again.” In Judge’s first season as Yankees captain, the 82-80 record was New York’s worst since 1992 …

1 year, 2 months ago

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize $28 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea and the New York Mets finalized their $28 million, two-year contract on Friday, completing a deal that adds another newcomer to the team’s revamped rotation. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 million, two-year contract with San Francisco, giving up a $12.5 million salary for 2024. …

1 year, 2 months ago

Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $31 million, one-year contract that broke Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player. Among the 171 others who agreed to deals were New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes, Atlanta left-hander Max Fried, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Juan Soto, Yanks agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $31 million, one-year contract, breaking Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player. Soto had a $23 million salary last year in his only full season with the San Diego Padres and the outfielder can become a free agent after this season, when he will be 26. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is a steal.

Slate

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the biggest free agent sweepstakes of all time. The Dodgers’ desire to make a good deal and Ohtani’s desire to join the most consistent winning franchise in baseball have merged to form an awe-inspiring contractual arrangement worth “$700 million.” After Ohtani announced Saturday that he would join the Dodgers, details of the deal started to …

1 year, 3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani agrees to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers

NPR

Shohei Ohtani agrees to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP Matt Slocum/AP NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani agreed Saturday to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani's total was 64% higher than baseball's previous record, a $426.5 million, 12-year deal for Angels outfielder Mike Trout …

1 year, 3 months ago

Rosenthal: Yankees’ Juan Soto trade means a risky move back to center for Aaron Judge

New York Times

Let us hear from The Mayor, who just happens to be the Yankees’ previous hitting coach, and hates the idea of Aaron Judge playing center field. I don’t think Boonie does, either.” Boonie, of course, is Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who said Wednesday the Yankees are OK with Judge playing center field. Aaron Boone says the yankees are OK with …

1 year, 5 months ago

Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter

Associated Press

NEW YORK — For the first time in nine years, baseball’s postseason won’t include a New York team. “When things aren’t going well in New York, things happen and they happen quickly,” center fielder Brandon Nimmo said. ___ NEW YORK YANKEES After setting an American League record with 62 home runs in 2022, Judge became a free agent but stayed …

1 year, 7 months ago

Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024

Associated Press

The New York Mets are paying Texas $35.51 million over the next 14 months as part of the Max Scherzer trade, leaving the Rangers in effect responsible for $22.5 million owed to the three-time Cy Young Award winner, according to details of the deal obtained by The Associated Press. New York, just 50-55 despite a record-high payroll, has cut costs …

1 year, 7 months ago

Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals 5-2 after dealing Scherzer

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander earned his 250th career victory in what could be his final start for the New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday after trading Max Scherzer to Texas. With Scherzer and closer David Robertson traded away in the past few days, it’s possible Verlander could be next as the disappointing Mets look …

1 year, 7 months ago

Aaron Judge has a homer and 3 hits in his 2nd game back to help the Yankees top the Orioles 8-3

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Aaron Judge is giving the New York Yankees an immediate boost — at a time when their front office has some tough decisions to make. Judge homered and singled twice in his second game back from the injured list and the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Saturday night. Judge walked three times Friday night, but the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Aaron Judge 'is set to return for the Yankees on FRIDAY' against Baltimore Orioles... having been out since June 3 with sprained right big toe

Daily Mail

Judge - the AL MVP - is rehabbing at the Yankees' training complex in Tampa Aaron Judge is set to return from his nearly two-month long injury absence for the New York Yankees on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles, having been out since June 3 with a sprained right big toe. Aaron Judge will return to MLB action later …

1 year, 8 months ago

Aaron Judge admits 'we're getting close' to injury return

Daily Mail

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge provided a positive update on his recovery Friday, admitting 'we're getting close' to a return. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge provided a positive update on his recovery Friday New York manager Aaron Boone said he's encouraged by the star slugger's progress The reigning AL MVP said he's been fitted with an insole for …

1 year, 8 months ago

$500 million? $600 million? Shohei Ohtani’s free agency the buzz of the All-Star Game

Associated Press

SEATTLE — At some point, Shohei Ohtani will entertain the idea of talking about his pending free agency, and what it could mean to the finances of baseball. It’s really fun to watch.” Ohtani’s deal in free agency likely to exceed anything baseball has previously seen in contract value, either in total over the life of the deal or average …

1 year, 8 months ago

Aaron Judge is set to miss entire All-Star Game event in Seattle

Daily Mail

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is not expected to be at any of the All-Star events in Seattle next week. Judge had already been ruled out of MLB's All-Star Game but is now set to miss the entire schedule as he's still recovering from tearing a ligament in his big right toe. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is …

1 year, 10 months ago

Aaron Judge is set to return for the New York Yankees on TUESDAY

Daily Mail

New York slugger Aaron Judge, out since April 27 with a right hip strain, is expected to return for the Yankees' game Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. New York manager Aaron Boone made the comment Saturday before the team's game at the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., not far from the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa. Aaron …

1 year, 10 months ago

Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with hip strain

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Yankees captain Aaron Judge went on the injured list because of a strained right hip, joining designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, center fielder Harrison Bader and third baseman Josh Donaldson on the sidelines. I didn’t want this to turn into something that he’s playing at 80%, 85% and compromising himself and it turns into something serious.” Judge is …

2 years, 3 months ago

Aaron Judge becomes Yanks captain, with Derek Jeter at side

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge stood for photo after photo as if at a wedding. Judge posed with his wife, parents, Yankees management, agents and even Derek Jeter and Willie Randolph, and discussed his $360 million, nine-year contract and owner Hal Steinbrenner’s decision to appoint him the team’s 16th captain — the first since Jeter retired. “It was apparent to …

2 years, 3 months ago

Judge and Yankees finalize $360 million, 9-year contract

Associated Press

NEW YORK — American League MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Tuesday finalized their $360 million, nine-year contract, the third-largest deal in baseball history. Judge’s contract trails only Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels for 2019-31 and Mookie Betts’ $365 million pact with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 2021-32. Judge’s $40 million average …

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Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration

Hindustan Times

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary. Moniak was expected to share the Angels' starting job in center field this season with Jo Adell, making his release a surprising development two days …

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