Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
1 year, 2 months 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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Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Henderson and De La Cruz among 11 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by their teams
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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 …

Pick to ‘click’: Dodgers hopeful Michael Conforto can be this year’s version of Teoscar Hernández
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pick to ‘click’: Dodgers hopeful Michael Conforto can be this year’s version of Teoscar Hernández

LA Times  

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Michael Conforto catches a sharp ground ball hit by Seattle Mariners’ Ben Williamson during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Feb. 25 in Phoenix. But as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed Conforto last week, he couldn’t help but note the similarities between the two veteran outfielders. “He’s going to be one of …

Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalize a $55 million, 4-year contract
1 month, 1 week ago

Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalize a $55 million, 4-year contract

Associated Press  

PEORIA, Ariz. — Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalized a $55 million, four-year contract on Monday, a backloaded deal that allows him to opt out after the 2026 and ’27 seasons. Pivetta gets a $3 million signing bonus and salaries of $1 million this year, $19 million in 2026, $14 million in 2027 and $18 million in …

MLB offseason winners and losers: Dodgers conquered. Here’s how other teams fared
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MLB offseason winners and losers: Dodgers conquered. Here’s how other teams fared

LA Times  

With the signings of infielder Alex Bregman by the Boston Red Sox and starting pitcher Nick Pivetta by the San Diego Padres, a reasonably fair evaluation of winners and losers this offseason can be made. City slickers It’d be too easy to begin with Los Angeles and check off the numerous ways the Dodgers bolstered their roster ahead of their …

Kiké Hernández and World Series champion Dodgers finalize a $6.5 million, 1-year contract
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kiké Hernández and World Series champion Dodgers finalize a $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kiké Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $6.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday that keeps the versatile infielder/outfielder with the World Series champions. He has hit.240 with 85 homers and 285 RBIs in 828 games for Los Angeles and has a.238 career average with 120 homers and 435 RBIs over 11 major league seasons that …

Catcher Elias Díaz guaranteed $3.5 million as part of his 1-year contract to remain with Padres
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Catcher Elias Díaz guaranteed $3.5 million as part of his 1-year contract to remain with Padres

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Catcher Elias Díaz is guaranteed $3.5 million as part of his one-year contract to remain with the San Diego Padres and can earn $500,000 more in performance bonuses. Díaz has a $1.5 million salary this season, and the agreement announced Jan. 30 includes a $7 million mutual option for 2026 with a $2 million buyout. The 34-year-old …

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

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 …

Scott’s $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
2 months ago

Scott’s $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract was finalized Thursday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players. “He’s someone that we have watched and admired from afar over the years and have tried to acquire multiple times, even last year as well and we failed to …

Justin Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued 2024 season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued 2024 season

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — For the first time in nearly two decades as a major league pitcher, Justin Verlander didn’t take an offseason break from throwing. So that was an adjustment that I’ve made that I feel is paying big dividends already.” The star right-hander finalized a $15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants last weekend, and he’s determined …

Baltimore Orioles and reliever Andrew Kittredge finalize $10 million, 1-year contract
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Baltimore Orioles and reliever Andrew Kittredge finalize $10 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday. He also would get $100,000 for winning the Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year Award and $50,000 for being a finalist, $100,000 for World Series MVP and $50,000 each for making the All-Star team, winning a Gold Glove and getting voted the League Championship Series MVP. The …

Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants finalized a $15 million, one-year contract on Saturday. Verlander went 5-6 with a 5.48 ERA in 17 starts for the AL West champion Houston Astros last year. Verlander signed an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets as a free agent in December 2022. In the first offseason …

LHP Martín Pérez agrees to 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, AP source says
2 months, 3 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 …

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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— 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 …

Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. San Francisco also signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a $182 million, seven-year contract in December. Verlander went 5-6 with a 5.48 ERA in 17 starts for the AL West champion …

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 …

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

Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates
3 months ago

Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contention. I am glad he is back.” The 38-year-old McCutchen hit.232 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs in 120 games last season with Pittsburgh, which finished 76-86 for a second consecutive year. McCutchen has made no secret of his desire …

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

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

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 …

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, …

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

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
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 …

Shortstop Willy Adames and San Francisco Giants finalize $182 million, 7-year contract
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, two-year deal to retain right-hander Blake Treinen, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Conforto, a former first-round draft pick who turns 32 on March 1, hit.237 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs this year for …

Dodgers miss on Juan Soto, but add outfield depth by signing Michael Conforto
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says

Associated Press  

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. It’s a big splash by the Giants’ new-look front office, which is now led by former All-Star catcher Buster Posey, who took over for the fired …

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

Right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a $67 million, three-year contract. There was skepticism the A’s could land a pricey free agent while planning to play the next three seasons in West Sacramento, California, before they hope to move into a new stadium in Las Vegas. That planned project took a step forward Thursday when the Las …

Mets and RHP Frankie Montas finalize $34 million, 2-year contract
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets and RHP Frankie Montas finalize $34 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frankie Montas and the New York Mets finalized their $34 million, two-year contract on Wednesday. “We are excited to bring Frankie into the organization and add a quality arm to our major league rotation,” Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said in a statement. New York also is looking for bullpen arms in front of closer …

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

Salvador Perez hits a 2-run homer, Alec Marsh strikes out 11 and Royals beat Pirates 8-3
6 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 4 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
9 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Jorge Soler and San Francisco Giants finalize $42 million, 3-year contact
1 year, 1 month 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 …

MLB’s free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

MLB’s free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal on Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations, taking one of the remaining marquee free agents off the market as most of the 30 teams reported for spring training in Arizona and Florida. Cavnar becomes the first woman to …

Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 2 months 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
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 …

Jose Perdomo, 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop, agrees to $5 million signing bonus with Braves
1 year, 2 months ago

Jose Perdomo, 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop, agrees to $5 million signing bonus with Braves

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Perdomo agreed to a $5 million bonus with the Atlanta Braves on Monday, the largest amount on the first day of the 2024 international signing period and the highest for a Venezuelan-born international amateur. Vladi Miguel Guerrero, an outfielder/infielder who is a son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero and a half-brother of Toronto star …

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

Dodgers finalize $23.5M deal with Teoscar Hernández and hire former major leaguer Raúl Ibañez
1 year, 2 months 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, …

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