Benintendi, White Sox finalize $75 million, 5-year contract
2 years, 2 months ago

Benintendi, White Sox finalize $75 million, 5-year contract

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox were looking for a left-handed hitter to balance their lineup and a strong defender to add to their outfield. “His profile both offensively and defensively we thought were great complements to what we already had and what we projected to break the season come opening day,” general manager Rick Hahn said. Hahn said Benintendi has begun swinging and “projects no restrictions going forward.” “Knock on wood, that’s fully behind us,” the GM said. “If you want to take some positive development out of his limited availability last year was that Eloy showed he could thrive in the DH spot offensively when that was his primary spot.” Chicago is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 season, when the team went 81-81 and finished 11 games back of AL Central champion Cleveland. “We certainly know there’s ways we can improve both from a position player standpoint as well as a pitching standpoint,” Hahn said.

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Bregman’s $120 million, 3-year deal with Red Sox includes $60 million deferred, paid from 2035-46
1 month, 1 week ago

Bregman’s $120 million, 3-year deal with Red Sox includes $60 million deferred, paid from 2035-46

Associated Press  

Alex Bregman could receive the final payment of his $120 million, three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox in 2046. His deal, announced Saturday, calls for the $5 million signing bonus to be paid on Jan. 15, 2028, according to contract details obtained by The Associated Press. He gets salaries of $35 million this year and $40 million in each …

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 …

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract
1 month, 1 week ago

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $120 million, three-year contract on Saturday. The 30-year-old Bregman, a two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion during nine years with Houston, is coming off one of his poorest offensive seasons. He had four homers and 10 RBIs in the postseason as the Astros won their first …

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract

India Today  

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox finalized a three-year, $120 million contract on Saturday. Teammates Excited About Bregman’s Arrival “A huge addition,” said shortstop Trevor Story, who signed with the Red Sox three years ago after considering the Houston Astros. Red Sox Roster Move to Accommodate Bregman Boston placed left-hander Patrick Sandoval on the 60-day …

Bregman and Red Sox agree $120 million, three-year contract
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

China Daily  

Alex Bregman bats for the Houston Astros during an MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels last September. AP Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told reporters on Wednesday night. He had four homers and 10 RBIs in the postseason, when the Astros won their …

Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex Bregman and Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. He had four homers and 10 RBIs in the postseason as the Astros won their first World Series title, a championship marred when a Major League Baseball investigation revealed the team used …

With Arenado not yet traded, Cardinals’ Mozeliak calls third baseman `pink elephant in the room’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Arenado not yet traded, Cardinals’ Mozeliak calls third baseman `pink elephant in the room’

Associated Press  

JUPITER, Fla. — After spending much off the offseason trying to trade Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak admits it would be awkward if the third baseman arrives in camp Monday. “Obviously, the pink elephant in the room is what are we going to do with Nolan Arenado,” Mozeliak said Wednesday on the first day …

Pérez’s $5 million, 1-year deal with the White Sox includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026
2 months ago

Pérez’s $5 million, 1-year deal with the White Sox includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Left-hander Martín Pérez’s $5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026. Pérez gets a $3.5 million salary this year as part of the deal announced Tuesday and would receive a $1.5 million buyout if the mutual option is declined. Pérez also would get $100,000 for World Series MVP, $75,000 …

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 …

Walker Buehler guaranteed $21.05 million in 1-year contract with Boston Red Sox
2 months, 3 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 …

Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites
2 months, 3 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 …

Michael Soroka and the Washington Nationals agree to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more
4 months, 4 weeks ago

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more

New York Times  

Welcome to another MLB offseason! The Yankees match the Mets’ and Dodgers’ best offers to Juan Soto, signing him to a $622 million contract that keeps the Soto-Aaron Judge tandem in New York’s lineup for years to come. The Mets focus on starting pitching in free agency and manage to sign both Corbin Burnes and Max Fried to long-term contracts …

CF Luis Robert Jr. takes responsibility for White Sox’s struggles
6 months ago

CF Luis Robert Jr. takes responsibility for White Sox’s struggles

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Robert Jr. is blaming himself for the terrible season for the Chicago White Sox. Robert said he feels embarrassed and responsible for what has happened to the White Sox, who were tied with the 1962 New York Mets for the modern major league record of 120 losses entering Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Again, …

GM Chris Getz working on the future as the White Sox approach the end of a miserable season
6 months, 2 weeks ago

GM Chris Getz working on the future as the White Sox approach the end of a miserable season

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — White Sox general manager Chris Getz is taking a closer look at the organization’s international operations. As the White Sox near the end of one of baseball’s worst seasons ever, the future is a more promising topic than the dismal present. “I think that there’s a lot to learn from for our players and our staff and personally,” …

Giants’ Chapman gets $151 million contract for 2025-30 after betting on himself with short-term deal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Giants’ Chapman gets $151 million contract for 2025-30 after betting on himself with short-term deal

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman’s bet on himself paid off. After agreeing to a deal with San Francisco during spring training that allowed him to opt out after one season, the Giants third baseman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract for 2025-30. I believed that the Giants would see my value as the season went on and what …

Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade

Associated Press  

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham on Monday as part of a three-team trade that also moved hard-throwing reliever Michael Kopech to the Los Angeles Dodgers. St. Louis got Fedde and Pham from the major league-worst Chicago White Sox, who also sent Kopech to the Dodgers. The White Sox called up outfielder Dominic Fletcher, …

Pitcher Mike Clevinger and Chicago White Sox finalize a $3 million, 1-year contract
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pitcher Mike Clevinger and Chicago White Sox finalize a $3 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

— Right-hander Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox finalized a $3 million, one-year contract on Thursday. Clevinger can earn an additional $3 million in bonuses for starts and innings: $100,000 per start from 11-25 and $100,000 for 55 innings and each additional five through 125. Clevinger went 9-9 with a 3.77 ERA and two complete games in 24 starts …

Brewers’ Woodruff says he won’t pitch this season as he targets 2025 return from shoulder surgery
1 year ago

Brewers’ Woodruff says he won’t pitch this season as he targets 2025 return from shoulder surgery

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff says he won’t pitch this season while he recovers from surgery to his throwing shoulder. Woodruff, 31, went 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA in 11 starts last year despite missing four months with a subscapularis strain in his shoulder. Woodruff rejoined the Brewers in February on a backloaded $17.5 million, two-year contract that …

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox
1 year, 1 month ago

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox

Associated Press  

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs finalized Cody Bellinger’s $80 million, three-year contract on Tuesday after they traded left-hander Bailey Horn to the White Sox, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster. The Cubs sent Horn to the White Sox for minor league right-hander Matt Thompson. The 26-year-old Horn, a fifth-round pick by the White Sox in the 2020 amateur …

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power
1 year, 2 months ago

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joc Pederson watched the Arizona Diamondbacks’ surprise run to the World Series last fall and didn’t see a whole lot of luck. “They’ve always done the little things right and now they’ve added young superstars that are changing the game, stealing bases, hitting homers,” Pederson said. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said adding a left-handed power bat like …

Chourio gets $82 million, 8-year deal with Brewers, largest before a player’s big league debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Chourio gets $82 million, 8-year deal with Brewers, largest before a player’s big league debut

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Before taking a single swing in the major leagues, Jackson Chourio landed the type of contract players spend years dreaming about. “I’m definitely going to meet the expectations,” the 19-year-old outfielder said Monday after the Milwaukee Brewers finalized an $82 million, eight-year deal, the most money guaranteed to a player with no big league experience. If something …

Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotation
1 year, 4 months ago

Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotation

Associated Press  

The St. Louis Cardinals made their biggest splash yet in an attempt to revamp their lackluster rotation, agreeing with AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray on a $75 million, three-year contract Monday to anchor their staff heading into next season. “We were hoping to sign a couple of pitchers we knew we could count on for innings,” Mozeliak said, “and …

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol takes blame for team’s struggles
1 year, 8 months ago

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol takes blame for team’s struggles

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — With the Chicago White Sox moving toward a sell-off at next week’s trade deadline, manager Pedro Grifol is taking the blame for the team’s disappointing performance. Heading into Tuesday’s games, the White Sox ranked 20th in the majors with a.239 team batting average and 24th with a 4.59 team ERA. And that’s on me.” The White Sox got …

Boston deferring $75M to Rafael Devers, paying through 2043
2 years, 2 months ago

Boston deferring $75M to Rafael Devers, paying through 2043

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Rafael Devers has $75 million in deferred salaries in his new contract with the Boston Red Sox, who committed $331 million over 11 seasons to the third baseman but will not fully pay the money until 2043. Boston on Wednesday finalized a 10-year contract worth $313.5 million that covers 2024-33 and follows a $17.5 million, one-year agreement reached …

AP source: Red Sox, Devers agree to 11-year, $331M deal
2 years, 2 months ago

AP source: Red Sox, Devers agree to 11-year, $331M deal

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Rafael Devers has agreed to an 11-year contract worth $331 million to stay with the Boston Red Sox, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Locking up Devers, a two-time All-Star third baseman, was an important move for the Red Sox and their uneasy fans after All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts, slugger J.D. …

Benintendi just planning to be himself as he joins White Sox
2 years, 2 months ago

Benintendi just planning to be himself as he joins White Sox

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — When Pedro Grifol was preparing for his first interview for the manager job with the Chicago White Sox, he identified Andrew Benintendi as a perfect fit for the team. It’s good to be with a team that wanted me from day one.” Benintendi helps balance the predominantly right-handed lineup in Chicago and upgrades the team defense in left …

AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal
2 years, 3 months ago

AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal

Associated Press  

Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Correa also was a free agent one year ago after leaving the Houston Astros, and he reached a $105.3 million deal with the Minnesota Twins. Mike Trout got a $426.5 million, 12-year contract …

Yankees sign Matt Carpenter, bring up Manny Bañuelos
2 years, 10 months ago

Yankees sign Matt Carpenter, bring up Manny Bañuelos

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Carpenter was inserted to the New York Yankees’ lineup as the designated hitter after agreeing to a one-year contract on Thursday, a week after he was released from the Texas Rangers’ minor league system. “It happened fast and now I’m here and I couldn’t be more excited about it,” Carpenter said after meeting with manager …

All-Star left-hander Carlos Rodon reaches two-year, $44-million contract with Giants
3 years ago

All-Star left-hander Carlos Rodon reaches two-year, $44-million contract with Giants

LA Times  

Left-hander Carlos Rodon went 13-5 with a career-low 2.37 ERA over 24 starts for the Chicago White Sox in 2021. Free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon agreed to terms on a two-year, $44-million contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Rodon, 29, spent his first seven major league seasons with the Chicago White …

White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role
4 years, 1 month ago

White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Liam Hendriks is taking nothing for granted. The Chicago White Sox newcomer insists he has to earn the closer’s job this spring and says he’s just another reliever until he does. The White Sox landed one of baseball’s best when they signed Hendriks to a $54 million contract in January, a major addition for a team with championship …

Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade
4 years, 1 month ago

Benintendi goes to Royals in 3-team trade

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Red Sox sent Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in a three-team trade that also included the New York Mets, parting with the final member of the outfield trio that helped Boston win the 2018 World Series. “For our fans, this is not the first time in the last year they’ve seen an important …

Who did the Red Sox get back for Andrew Benintendi, and how will they fit?
4 years, 1 month ago

Who did the Red Sox get back for Andrew Benintendi, and how will they fit?

New York Times  

Exactly one year after the Red Sox finalized a deal to send Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they’ve now traded away another homegrown outfielder who helped them win the 2018 World Series. “We know that in the long run any organization is going to be only as good as its pipeline,” Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom …

Have the White Sox done enough to be AL Central favorites?
4 years, 1 month ago

Have the White Sox done enough to be AL Central favorites?

New York Times  

Since White Sox general manager Rick Hahn quoted Hoosiers and said “My team is on the floor,” the White Sox have added Carlos Rodón on a guaranteed deal as rotation depth, while continuing to accumulate non-roster invites like former top-100 prospect Nick Williams. In fact, the White Sox’s urgency to address their major needs early in the offseason — mid-December …

White Sox announce $70M, 5-year deal with Yoán Moncada
5 years ago

White Sox announce $70M, 5-year deal with Yoán Moncada

Associated Press  

MESA, Ariz. — Yoán Moncada was asked by his agents what he wanted to do. Moncada finalized a $70 million, five-year contract with the White Sox on Friday, signing up long-term for a situation he thinks will turn into a World Series championship. Moncada switched agents about a month ago, and he said his new representation started talking to the …

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 …

Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal
5 years, 3 months ago

Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Stephen Strasburg returned to the Washington Nationals with a record contract on the first day of the winter meetings, a deal that puts fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole in position for an even larger payday. “Just watching his whole career, to think that he’s going to end it here with the team he started with is …

AP source: Red Sox to hire Rays’ Bloom as top baseball exec
5 years, 5 months ago

AP source: Red Sox to hire Rays’ Bloom as top baseball exec

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have hired Tampa Bay Rays executive Chaim Bloom as their new chief baseball officer, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The Red Sox followed with three straight AL East titles — a first in franchise history — and won a club-record 108 games last season en route …

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