Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Martín Pérez and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $8 million, one-year contract on Friday. He moved from the rotation to the bullpen in August and made three relief appearances in the playoffs — all in mop-up duty — as Texas won its first World Series title. The arrival of Pérez and Marco Gonzales gives the Pirates a couple of experienced arms to pair with Mitch Keller, an All-Star for the first time in 2023. Other pitchers who could fit into the 2024 rotation are Quinn Priester, Roansy Contreras, Bailey Falter, Andre Jackson and Luis Ortiz, with 2023 top overall draft pick Paul Skenes likely getting a chance to see how ready he is during spring training.

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First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
1 day, 20 hours 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 …

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
4 days, 20 hours 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 …

Royals agree with RHP Kyle Wright on $1.8 million 1-year contract to avoid salary arbitration
5 days, 21 hours 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 …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Shortstop Willy Adames and San Francisco Giants finalize $182 million, 7-year contract
1 week, 5 days ago

Shortstop Willy Adames and San Francisco Giants finalize $182 million, 7-year contract

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Willy Adames and San Francisco finalized a $182 million, seven-year contract on Tuesday, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career. The 29-year-old Adames is coming off his best offensive season in the big leagues after hitting.251 with a career-high 32 homers and 112 RBIs with the Milwaukee Brewers. Because Adames turned down …

Los Angeles Dodgers finalize contracts with Michael Conforto and Blake Treinen
1 week, 6 days ago

Los Angeles Dodgers finalize contracts with Michael Conforto and Blake Treinen

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto on Tuesday along with a $22 million, two-year agreement to retain right-hander Blake Treinen. HT Image Conforto, a former first-round draft pick who turns 32 on March 1, hit.237 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs this year for San Francisco in the final …

Clay Holmes and Mets finalize $38M, 3-year contract, with plans to convert him into a starter
1 week, 6 days ago

Clay Holmes and Mets finalize $38M, 3-year contract, with plans to convert him into a starter

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Clay Holmes and the New York Mets finalized a $38 million, three-year contract on Monday, with plans to convert the All-Star reliever into a starting pitcher. “Clay has an elite repertoire, knows New York, and will be a key contributor going forward.” Holmes has made four big league starts — all with Pittsburgh when he broke into the …

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto

LA Times  

On the eve of MLB’s Winter Meetings, two left-handed-hitting outfielders found new homes on the free agent market. One was the biggest name in the sport this winter, with superstar slugger Juan Soto reportedly agreeing to a staggering 15-year, $765-million contract with the New York Mets, setting a new MLB record. Although the Dodgers had been considered one of the …

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels are rebuilding from the worst season in franchise history, and they think Yusei Kikuchi will be a solid piece of their new foundation. The veteran left-hander and the Angels finalized a $63 million, three-year contract on Wednesday, adding another veteran arm to the Halos’ revamped rotation. Angels general manager Perry Minasian said the …

What to make of the Braves’ recent cost-cutting moves and more MLB offseason notes
4 weeks ago

What to make of the Braves’ recent cost-cutting moves and more MLB offseason notes

New York Times  

In years past, the Atlanta Braves might have offered Ramón Laureano a contract, even if it meant overpaying him by a million or two. While the Braves’ cash payroll might end up higher than it was last season, the team might be inclined to stay under the luxury-tax threshold after exceeding it the past two years. Consider Anthopoulos’ moves thus …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 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 …

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3
3 months, 1 week ago

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel hit home runs and drove in two runs each, Alec Marsh struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals snapped Pittsburgh’s four-game winning streak with an 8-3 victory over the Pirates on Friday night. With Minnesota’s loss Friday, the Royals moved 2 1/2-games ahead of the Twins for the …

Orioles receive OF Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox, OF Austin Slater from Cincinnati
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles receive OF Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox, OF Austin Slater from Cincinnati

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Orioles acquired outfielder Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday for minor league left-hander Trey McGough. Jiménez went from the Chicago Cubs to the crosstown White Sox in the 2017 deal that sent Jose Quintana to the Cubs. In his debut season of 2019, Jiménez hit 31 home runs, but he’s never played more than …

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez and Phillies agree to $22.5 million, 4-year deal for 2025-28
6 months ago

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez and Phillies agree to $22.5 million, 4-year deal for 2025-28

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Saturday to a $22.5 million, four-year contract covering 2025-28. The options can escalate to $16 million for 2029 and $19 million for 2030 based on top 10 finishes in Cy Young Award voting, Sánchez, 27, was signed to a one-year contract for 2024 calling for the $753,500while in the major …

Pitcher Mike Clevinger and Chicago White Sox finalize a $3 million, 1-year contract
8 months, 2 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 …

Jorge Soler and San Francisco Giants finalize $42 million, 3-year contact
10 months ago

Jorge Soler and San Francisco Giants finalize $42 million, 3-year contact

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jorge Soler smiled when asked whether he could become the first right-handed batter to hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove beyond AT&T Park’s right field wall. “I don’t know,” he said Sunday after his $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants was finalized. “Most of his power is over in left, but I wouldn’t …

Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract

Hindustan Times  

CHICAGO — Reliever Héctor Neris and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $9 million, one-year contract on Thursday, a deal that includes option and performance bonuses that could increase its value to about $22 million over two seasons. Neris likely will slot in as one of Chicago’s primary setup men for Adbert Alzolay, who had 22 saves in 25 chances in …

Wandy Peralta and the Padres agree to a $16.5 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wandy Peralta and the Padres agree to a $16.5 million, 4-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Free-agent reliever Wandy Peralta and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $16.5 million, four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. They also signed right-hander Woo-Suk Go from South Korea and left-hander Yuki Matsui from Japan to go with several holdovers, including Robert Suarez, who is expected to be the closer after …

Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Series champion Texas Rangers have two multiple Cy Young Award winners who could return to their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer. Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer said Saturday that he is progressing from December surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, while two-time winner Jacob deGrom plans to …

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize $28 million, 2-year contract
11 months, 1 week 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. …

Dodgers finalize $23.5M deal with Teoscar Hernández and hire former major leaguer Raúl Ibañez
11 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers finalize $23.5M deal with Teoscar Hernández and hire former major leaguer Raúl Ibañez

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández finalized a $23.5 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers on Friday, the latest deal by big-spending Los Angeles that includes deferred money. Los Angeles has been baseball’s top spender this offseason, committing $1,235,687,500 to two-way star Shohei Ohtani, pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, and Hernández. The Dodgers owe deferred payments to Ohtani, Mookie Betts, …

Chris Flexen could earn $1 million in bonuses for innings as part of White Sox contract
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chris Flexen could earn $1 million in bonuses for innings as part of White Sox contract

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chris Flexen could boost his earnings by $1 million to $2.75 million with the Chicago White Sox this year if he pitches 160 or more innings. He has reached 160 innings just once in his big league career, pitching 179 2/3 in 2021. Flexen played for Seattle and Colorado last season, going 2-8 with a 6.86 ERA in …

Frankie Montas and Cincinnati Reds finalize $16 million, 1-year contract
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Frankie Montas and Cincinnati Reds finalize $16 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Reds finalized their $16 million, one-year contract with right-hander Frankie Montas on Tuesday, another free-agent addition to shore up their pitching staff. “We are excited to add a pitcher of Frankie’s caliber to our staff,” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said. Cincinnati previously signed a pair of free agent pitcher, giving Nick Martinez a $24 …

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale’s injury-filled career with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a trade to the Atlanta Braves that sent infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston. “The last few years he’s obviously had some IL time,” Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said. But at the same time, look, he’s coming off 100 innings pitched last year.” …

Jack Flaherty and Detroit Tigers finalize $14 million, 1-year contract
1 year ago

Jack Flaherty and Detroit Tigers finalize $14 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers have finalized a $14 million, one-year contract in a deal that allows the 28-year-old right-hander to earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses with a franchise that has invested a lot in improving next season. “That’s one of the things that excited me about the opportunity.” Detroit finished second in …

Hunter Renfroe and Kansas City Royals finalize $13 million, 2-year contract
1 year ago

Hunter Renfroe and Kansas City Royals finalize $13 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

— Hunter Renfroe and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $13 million, two-year contract Tuesday, filling the biggest offensive hole for a club that has spent heavily in free agency in an attempt to go from worst to first in the AL Central. The Royals signed right-hander Seth Lugo to a $45 million, three-year deal and fellow starter Michael Wacha …

Pirates finalize deal with Tellez, acquire Olivares from Royals
1 year ago

Pirates finalize deal with Tellez, acquire Olivares from Royals

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Rowdy Tellez and the Pirates finalized their $3.2 million, one-year contract on Friday, when Pittsburgh also acquired outfielder Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Deivis Nadal. Tellez, a first baseman and designated hitter, can earn $800,000 in performance bonuses as part of the deal. The 21-year-old Nadal hit.212 with eight homers, 39 RBIs …

Michael Wacha gets $32M, 2-year deal with Royals, Hunter Renfroe $13M contract, AP sources say
1 year ago

Michael Wacha gets $32M, 2-year deal with Royals, Hunter Renfroe $13M contract, AP sources say

Associated Press  

— Royals general manager J.J. Picollo knew he needed to upgrade his rotation and fill a corner outfield spot this offseason. In the latest moves in what has become a busy offseason in Kansas City, the Royals agreed to a $32 million, two-year deal with pitcher Michael Wacha and a $13 million, two-year contract with outfielder Hunter Renfroe, people familiar …

Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract
1 year ago

Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and free-agent catcher Victor Caratini finalized their $12 million, two-year contract Thursday. A switch-hitter, the 30-year-old Caratini spent the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and batted.259 with seven homers, 25 RBIs and a.711 OPS in 62 games this year as William Contreras’ backup. Caratini is a.236 career hitter with 38 homers and 171 …

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
1 year ago

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Rodriguez joins a Diamondbacks rotation that includes NL Cy Young Award finalist Zac Gallen, veteran Merrill Kelly and youngsters like righty Brandon Pfaadt and lefty Tommy Henry. After the season, Rodriguez opted out of …

Revisiting the 11 biggest offseason MLB trades of the past 10 years
1 year ago

Revisiting the 11 biggest offseason MLB trades of the past 10 years

New York Times  

The fans could be nestled, all snug in their beds, when these kinds of visions dance in their heads: the blockbuster winter trade guaranteed to turn their teams around. With no games to watch, there’s plenty of time to dream of deals — and the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres pulled off a monster on Wednesday, with Juan …

Baltimore Orioles add reliever Craig Kimbrel to bullpen on 1-year, $13 million deal
1 year ago

Baltimore Orioles add reliever Craig Kimbrel to bullpen on 1-year, $13 million deal

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Baltimore Orioles added reliever Craig Kimbrel to their bullpen Wednesday on a one-year deal for $13 million, the team announced. The deal agreed to on the final day of winter meetings also includes performance bonuses for the right-hander, who turns 36 in May. Kimbrel helps replace Felix Bautista, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, though …

Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary
1 year ago

Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales and infielder Evan White from the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night for right-handed pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. The move added a veteran lefty to the Braves pitching staff, along with Kelenic, who at one time was one of baseball’s top young prospect. Braves general manager Alex …

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán
1 year ago

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Reds finalized a $26 million, two-year contract with pitcher Nick Martinez on Friday and a $16 million, two-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagán. Pagán, a 32-year-old right-hander has an $8 million salary next season, and the deal includes an $8 million player option for 2025. Martinez joins a rotation that could include Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham …

Right-hander Luis Severino and Mets finalize $13 million, 1-year contract
1 year ago

Right-hander Luis Severino and Mets finalize $13 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Luis Severino and the New York Mets finalized a $13 million, one-year contract on Friday that moves the oft-injured right-hander across town from the Yankees. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old right-hander went 4-8 with a 6.65 ERA in 18 starts and one relief appearance while earning $15 million in the option year of a contract that paid …

Braves sign hard-throwing reliever Reynaldo López to a $30 million, 3-year contract
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves sign hard-throwing reliever Reynaldo López to a $30 million, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — While keeping up their search for starting pitching, the Atlanta Braves added another reliever to their bullpen Monday by agreeing to $30 million, three-year contract with right-hander Reynaldo López. They re-signed relievers Joe Jiménez and Pierce Johnson to multiyear deals, acquired left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer from the White Sox in a six-player trade and dealt former 21-game winner …

Braves trade right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to Royals
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves trade right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to Royals

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves jettisoned two more arbitration-eligible players in two separate trades with Kansas City on Friday, sending right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to the Royals. A day earlier, Atlanta dealt pitcher Mike Soroka and infielder Nicky Lopez to the Chicago White Sox along with pitchers Jared Shuster and Riley Gowens and infielder Braden Shewmake for left-handed …

Eduardo Rodriguez opts out of last 3 years and $49 million of contract with Detroit Tigers
1 year, 1 month ago

Eduardo Rodriguez opts out of last 3 years and $49 million of contract with Detroit Tigers

Associated Press  

Eduardo Rodriguez opted out of the last three seasons and $49 million of his contract with the Detroit Tigers to become a free agent. The 30-year-old Venezuelan is 82-53 with a 4.03 ERA over his career, which includes six years with the Boston Red Sox and two in Detroit. Sensing Rodriguez would make this move, the Tigers tried to trade …

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have brought back another key member of their bullpen, re-signing right-hander Joe Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract on Thursday. The 28-year-old Jiménez went 0-3 with a career-best 3.04 ERA over 50 appearances in his first season with the Braves, who acquired him from the Detroit Tigers in a trade last December. The re-signing …

Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clause
1 year, 4 months ago

Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clause

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tigers ace Eduardo Rodriguez used his no-trade clause to block a deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. “Obviously, we would have loved for him to join what we have going here, but it’s hard for us to argue with family reasons.” Detroit did get a significant deal done before the deadline, sending right-hander Michael Lorenzen to …

Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024
1 year, 4 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 …

MLB Contract Extension Week Tiers: Who should stay and who should test free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

MLB Contract Extension Week Tiers: Who should stay and who should test free agency

New York Times  

We’ve reached the end of Extension Week, where I’ve projected possible contract extensions for close to 50 major-league players. Josh Hader Ian Happ, Cubs: 6 years, $100 million It’s rarely a bad idea to sign a long-term extension after your best season, especially when you’ve experienced the undulations Happ has. Adolis García, Rangers: 5 years, $45 million This only buys …

Manny Machado, Padres finalize $350M, 11-year contract
1 year, 9 months ago

Manny Machado, Padres finalize $350M, 11-year contract

Associated Press  

PEORIA, Ariz. — Having signed All-Star slugger Manny Machado for more than another decade, San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler was clear about his goal. “Non-conflicted people are saying, hey, the Padres got a shot.. One year soon, the baseball gods will shine on the San Diego Padres and we will have a parade.” San Diego, which has never won …

Boston deferring $75M to Rafael Devers, paying through 2043
1 year, 11 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 …

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
2 years ago

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander’s phone rang in November. “I would expect the pool and ping-pong games to maybe take on another another level,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said of adding another hypercompetitive player to his clubhouse. “He wants to have his finger on or get to know people intimately that are involved in this thing, and what more …

AP source: Yankees, Rodón agree to $162 million, 6-year deal
2 years ago

AP source: Yankees, Rodón agree to $162 million, 6-year deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees added Carlos Rodón to their rotation on Thursday, agreeing to a $162 million, six-year contract with the left-hander, a person familiar with the negotiations said. New York took care of its most pressing question when it persuaded AL MVP Aaron Judge to stay in the Bronx with a $360 million, nine-year contract — …

Cubs add to bullpen, agree to deal with Boxberger
2 years ago

Cubs add to bullpen, agree to deal with Boxberger

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Cubs added bullpen help, agreeing to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Brad Boxberger. The 34-year-old Boxberger was 4-3 with a 2.95 ERA and one save over 70 appearances and 64 innings with Milwaukee last season. They signed former National League MVP Cody Bellinger to a $17.5 million, one-year contract and agreed to a four-year …

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