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 with the White Sox last season, then became a free agent. When he reported to spring training last year, Clevinger apologized for being a distraction and told reporters he was confident he would be exonerated.

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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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Brent Rooker and Athletics finalize a $60 million, 5-year contract
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brent Rooker and Athletics finalize a $60 million, 5-year contract

Associated Press  

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Brent Rooker and the Athletics finalized a $60 million, five-year contract Wednesday for the designated hitter and outfielder, a deal that could be worth up to $92 million over six seasons if he regularly finishes high in MVP voting. The team has a $22 million option for 2030 that would become guaranteed if he has 900 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

Clevinger combines with 3 relievers on a 4-hitter as the White Sox beat the Guardians 3-1
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clevinger combines with 3 relievers on a 4-hitter as the White Sox beat the Guardians 3-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory. “Just being able to kind of go out there and give the team innings has been on the forefront of my mind,” McKenzie said, “and I think I did a …

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 …

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 …

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

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals finalize $32 million, 2-year contract
1 year, 3 months ago

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals finalize $32 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches. The deal for Wacha includes a $16 million salary next year, a $16 million option and $50,000 bonuses for pitching 105 innings …

MLB says Clevinger won’t face discipline in investigation
2 years ago

MLB says Clevinger won’t face discipline in investigation

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball said Sunday it will not discipline Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger after completing its investigation of domestic abuse allegations. “I had nothing to hide and cooperated fully with MLB,” Clevinger said in a statement released by the players’ union. I asked everyone not to rush to judgment until MLB’s investigation was concluded, and …

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 …

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 …

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
2 years, 3 months 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ozzie Albies, Braves agree to $35M, 7-year contract
5 years, 11 months ago

Ozzie Albies, Braves agree to $35M, 7-year contract

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Ozzie Albies knows he could have earned a lot more money going year to year and waiting for even greater riches in salary arbitration and free agency. Albies and the Braves agreed Thursday to a $35 million, seven-year contract, a deal that includes a pair of team options that could make it worth $45 million for nine seasons. …

Reminder: The Indians acquired Mike Clevinger for 21 innings of Vinnie Pestano
6 years, 6 months ago

Reminder: The Indians acquired Mike Clevinger for 21 innings of Vinnie Pestano

New York Times  

— Four years ago, the Indians traded away one of Jason Kipnis’ best friends. No, in August 2014, Kipnis didn’t dig through Mike Clevinger’s history, scoff at his Class A numbers or declare that the right-hander needed to produce a memorable major-league career to validate the trade. Clevinger has followed through on his aim to join Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco …

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