Tuesday's Transactions

1 year, 2 months ago

Tuesday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with LHP Andrew Suarez on a minor league contract. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with DH/OF Joc Pederson on a one-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed CB Michael Ojemudia to a futures contract for 2024. USL League One UNION OMAHA — Signed D Mechak Jerome to a contract pending league and federation approval.

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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 …

Saturday's Transactions

1 year ago

Saturday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Brad Keller on a minor league contract. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Reassigned RHP Hurston Waldrep to the minor league camp. CHICAGO CUBS — Reassigned RHPs Chris Clarke and Sam McWilliams and LHP Brad Wieck to the minor league camp. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed …

Saturday's Transactions

1 year, 1 month ago

Saturday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired RHP David Sandlin from Kansas City in exchange for RHP John Schreiber. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Activated C Alex Killorn from injured reserve. ATLANTA GLADIATORS — Activated G Brad Barone and F Mitch Walinski from reserve. IOWA HEARTLANDERS — Activated G Hunter Jones and F Will …

Monday's Transactions

1 year, 2 months ago

Monday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with LHP Danny Coulombe on a one-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Los Angeles Lakers G D’Angelo Russell an undisclosed amount for kicking the game ball into the spectator stands during a Jan. 27th game against Golden State. Minor League Hockey American Hockey League AHL …

Tuesday's Transactions

1 year, 2 months ago

Tuesday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Minor League Baseball Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Promoted Sean Smith to general manager. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Recalled G Jalen Hood-Schifino and F Maxwell Lewis from the South Bay Lakers of the G League. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed WR Daniel Arias, CB Darren Hall, S Verone McKinley III and …

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NHL has met with Dan Friedkin’s group about interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston

1 week, 3 days ago

NHL has met with Dan Friedkin’s group about interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston

Associated Press

The NHL has met with a group led by billionaire Dan Friedkin to discuss its interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed Thursday night in an email to The Associated Press. Friedkin, who has a net worth of $6.4 billion, according to Forbes, recently bought 98.8% interest in English Premier League club Everton. “What …

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Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

1 week, 3 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 …

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MLB Calendar

Associated Press

March 13-16 — Spring Breakout. July 27 — Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y. July 31 — Last day during the season to trade a player, 6 p.m. EDT Aug. 2 — Atlanta vs. Cincinnati, Bristol, Tenn. Aug. 17 — New York Mets vs. Seattle at Williamsport, Pa. Aug. 31 — Last day to be in organization to be postseason …

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How Tanner Scott went from ‘revolving door’ to marquee Dodgers free-agent signing

3 weeks, 6 days ago

How Tanner Scott went from ‘revolving door’ to marquee Dodgers free-agent signing

LA Times

As Tanner Scott walked off the plane, Evan Phillips was waiting to board. “I gave him a little high-five,” he joked, “and said, ‘Good luck!’” Six years — and a remarkable amount of personal improvement from each — later, Scott and Phillips could still vividly recall the moment in the Dodgers’ clubhouse last week, using it as an example to …

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Weekend NHL rankings: The 5 most interesting names to watch during trade deadline week

4 weeks ago

Weekend NHL rankings: The 5 most interesting names to watch during trade deadline week

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Elias Pettersson — As I wrote last week, I’ve recently converted from the “it’s an extended slump, he’ll be fine” camp to the “I’m not sure I want to risk carrying that extension” camp. And yes, it’s very possible none of those names move and we spend the next …

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The Mets will rely on their bullpen depth more than ever. Who can step up?

4 weeks, 2 days ago

The Mets will rely on their bullpen depth more than ever. Who can step up?

New York Times

The New York Mets used 28 relief pitchers last year, from Adam Ottavino’s 60 appearances to one each for Matt Festa and position players Eddy Alvarez and Luis Torrens. Repertoire: Fastball, changeup, slider 2024: 1.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 21 2/3 major-league innings Sean Reid-Foley’s track record suggests he’s a solid bet to make the Opening Day roster. RHP …

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Vagabond A’s enter their Sacramento era with improved roster, playoff expectations

1 month ago

Vagabond A’s enter their Sacramento era with improved roster, playoff expectations

Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. — The Athletics have moved about an hour east from Oakland to the Sacramento area, where they will be based in a minor league ballpark for the next three seasons while hoping a more permanent home in Las Vegas will be ready in 2028. It’s good to come into spring training and know it’s yours to lose.” The …

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Kyle Finnegan agrees to a $6M, 1-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals, AP sources say

1 month ago

Kyle Finnegan agrees to a $6M, 1-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals, AP sources say

Associated Press

Closer Kyle Finnegan agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract to return to the Washington Nationals, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The 33-year-old right-hander went 3-8 with a 3.68 ERA and 38 saves in 43 chances and 60 strikeouts across 63 2/3 innings …

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Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment

1 month, 1 week ago

Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment

Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. — Justin Turner finalized a $6 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday and worked out with the team ahead of its first spring training game. “At this point of my career the most important thing is going to a place that is going to win, that wants to win and going to do whatever they …

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A’s manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029

1 month, 1 week ago

A’s manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029

Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. — Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. “When I started this journey in 2022, as a manager, all I wanted was the chance to keep moving this forward and see this through.” The …

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Nolan Arenado reports to camp after the Cardinals tried to trade him in the offseason

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nolan Arenado reports to camp after the Cardinals tried to trade him in the offseason

Associated Press

JUPITER, Fla. — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado reported to spring training on Sunday, showing up to play for a team that spent much of the offseason trying to trade him. “I’m not going to talk about who the teams were because it doesn’t really matter anymore, but so, yeah, there was about five teams, five or so,” …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Twins value depth signings Bader and Coulombe despite offseason holding pattern for payroll

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Twins value depth signings Bader and Coulombe despite offseason holding pattern for payroll

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins collapsed down the stretch last season, a lack of productive replacements for several key injured players serving as one of the culprits. The Twins finalized one-year contracts on Friday with outfielder Harrison Bader and reliever Danny Coulombe to strengthen two key position groups. “When we’ve come up a little bit short or not played the …

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

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press

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

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Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. He hit.236 with 12 homers, 51 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 25 attempts for the New York Mets last year. Bader has a.242 average with 71 homers, 268 RBIs and 94 steals in 120 …

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NHL Players’ Association and Professional Hockey Players’ Association join the AFL-CIO

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NHL Players’ Association and Professional Hockey Players’ Association join the AFL-CIO

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The National Hockey League Players’ Association and Professional Hockey Players’ Association are affiliating with the AFL-CIO and joining the labor organization’s sports council, they announced Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome the NHLPA and the PHPA into the federation and our Sports Council, and we look forward to supporting their work to ensure strong union contracts, fair wages, …

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Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to the Chicago Cubs

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to the Chicago Cubs

LA Times

Ryan Brasier’s time with the Dodgers officially ended on Tuesday, with the veteran reliever being traded to the Chicago Cubs less than a week after being designated for assignment. Brasier, 37, was DFA’d by the Dodgers last week in order to make room on their 40-man roster for newly signed veteran reliever Kirby Yates. The Dodgers had reportedly been shopping …

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The Orioles have been willing to spend, but they’ve avoided big risks — and maybe big rewards

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Orioles have been willing to spend, but they’ve avoided big risks — and maybe big rewards

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — It was around this time last year that the Baltimore Orioles made their biggest offseason move, trading for right-hander Corbin Burnes. “We like where we’re at, but we still have time on the clock before the offseason’s over,” general manager Mike Elias said at the team’s Birdland Caravan on Friday. Baltimore has added outfielders Tyler O’Neill and Dylan …

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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 …

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Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special adviser to GM and community ambassador

2 months ago

Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special adviser to GM and community ambassador

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Retired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador. This is a special opportunity and I’m eager to embrace it fully.” Jones will begin this new role by working as a guest coach at the Orioles’ spring training camp in …

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Ryan Pressly waives no-trade clause to join the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

2 months ago

Ryan Pressly waives no-trade clause to join the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Ryan Pressly, adding the right-hander to the back end of their bullpen in their second major offseason deal with the Houston Astros. Porter Hodge had a 1.88 ERA and nine saves during an impressive rookie year with Chicago, but he likely slides into a setup role with Pressly’s arrival. Pressly …

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

2 months, 1 week 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 …

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Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers

2 months, 1 week ago

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected. “I have signed a minor contract with …

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Elian Peña, 17-year-old Dominican shortstop, signs with Mets for $5 million bonus

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elian Peña, 17-year-old Dominican shortstop, signs with Mets for $5 million bonus

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period. 3 prospect in the international class for this year by MLB.com behind Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, …

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Ace Corbin Burnes joins the Diamondbacks, who are `stretching the budget’ to compete in NL West

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ace Corbin Burnes joins the Diamondbacks, who are `stretching the budget’ to compete in NL West

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team’s jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday. It won’t be the last time.” The move keeps the Diamondbacks competitive in a loaded …

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What would a Jonas Valančiūnas trade look like for the Washington Wizards?

2 months, 2 weeks ago

What would a Jonas Valančiūnas trade look like for the Washington Wizards?

New York Times

WASHINGTON — Jonas Valančiūnas has provided everything the Washington Wizards have asked for since he unexpectedly signed with the team in July. GO DEEPER Even the Wizards are surprised they're losing like this Washington’s front office would want a draft pick that would appreciably move the team’s rebuild forward — not, for instance, late second-round picks. The Wizards’ 2023 trade …

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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 …

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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 …

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Athletics agree to $60M, 5-year contract with slugger Brent Rooker, AP source says

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Athletics agree to $60M, 5-year contract with slugger Brent Rooker, AP source says

Associated Press

The Athletics have agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with slugger Brent Rooker, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night. For the first time since the current collective bargaining agreement began in 2022, the A’s are to receive 100% of the amount due under the revenue sharing formula. If a team’s luxury tax …

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A’s manager Mark Kotsay excited about team’s offseason moves

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A’s manager Mark Kotsay excited about team’s offseason moves

Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Mark Kotsay sees a new era ahead for the Athletics, and not just because they’ve left their longtime Oakland home and will play in West Sacramento for the next few years until a new ballpark is ready for them in Las Vegas. Kotsay sees the free agent activity as both an opportunity to improve the roster while …

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Dodgers Dugout: Where’s Howie Mandel? Dodgers spend offseason playing “Deal or No Deal”

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: Where’s Howie Mandel? Dodgers spend offseason playing “Deal or No Deal”

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Everyone talked about Ohtani, Betts and Freeman, as well they should have, but the Dodgers don’t win the title last season without Hernández, who will probably move to right field. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes was being lobbied at home too, saying his 8-year-old daughter “has been asking me every day …

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Charlie Morton firma contrato de un año por 15 millones de dólares con los Orioles

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Charlie Morton firma contrato de un año por 15 millones de dólares con los Orioles

LA Times

El veterano lanzador derecho Charlie Morton y los Orioles de Baltimore acordaron un contrato de un año por 15 millones de dólares el viernes. Los Orioles también firmaron a Tomoyuki Sugano, de 35 años y originario de Japón, esta temporada baja con un contrato de 13 millones de dólares por un año. Durante los últimos cuatro años con los Bravos, …

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Dodgers sign Hyeseong Kim, finalize Teoscar Hernández return as roster takes shape

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers sign Hyeseong Kim, finalize Teoscar Hernández return as roster takes shape

LA Times

On the same day the Dodgers officially welcomed back one of the key pieces of their 2024 World Series team in Teoscar Hernández, they made an unexpected addition in free agency, as well. Shortly before the Dodgers finalized their three-year, $66 million re-signing of Hernández, the team also reached an agreement Friday to sign South Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, a …

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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

3 months, 1 week ago

Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

Associated Press

HOUSTON — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. “The way I view it right now is Paredes is going to play third base and Walker is going to play first base,” general manager Dana Brown said Monday. “And …

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

3 months, 1 week 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 …

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Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says

3 months, 1 week ago

Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The deal with Pederson could be another step toward Texas making slugging corner infielder Jake Burger the club’s primary first baseman. The deal with Pederson comes a day after Texas traded Nathaniel Lowe, …

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Max Kepler and Phillies finalize $10 million, 1-year deal

3 months, 1 week ago

Max Kepler and Phillies finalize $10 million, 1-year deal

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Max Kepler and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Friday with the expectation he’ll become the team’s starting left fielder. Phillies president of basbnall operations Dave Dombrowski said the team will give Kepler a shot at playing every day in left. Dombrowski said Kepler underwent core surgery this offseason to repair a sports hernia …

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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 …

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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 …

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Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders

New York Times

We’ve already seen big swings this offseason from some of the big-market teams: The Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Yankees reeled in Max Fried, the Dodgers nabbed Blake Snell, the Giants signed Willy Adames, the Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet and the Cubs dealt for Kyle Tucker. Reds — Acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with …

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Astros emerge as serious suitor for Nolan Arenado: Sources

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Astros emerge as serious suitor for Nolan Arenado: Sources

New York Times

In perhaps the clearest sign the organization is moving on from Alex Bregman, the Houston Astros have emerged as a serious suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, multiple league sources told The Athletic on Saturday. No deal is believed to be imminent, but conversations between the Cardinals and Astros have increased since this week’s Winter Meetings in …

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Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros on Friday, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters. Tucker, who turns 28 on Jan. 17, joins a crowded situation in Chicago’s outfield, but the Cubs are reportedly looking to trade Cody Bellinger, who also can play first base. “Nothing …

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MLBPA conducts financial review, bolsters collective bargaining team

3 months, 2 weeks ago

MLBPA conducts financial review, bolsters collective bargaining team

New York Times

DALLAS — Major- and minor-league baseball players were presented a third-party review of their union’s finances during annual board meetings last week in Arizona, people briefed on the meeting who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic. Fallout from the spring uprising, when players tried pressuring Clark to fire deputy director Bruce Meyer, likely influenced other key decisions …

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Baltimore Orioles finalize deals with Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sánchez

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Baltimore Orioles finalize deals with Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sánchez

Associated Press

DALLAS — The Baltimore Orioles finalized a three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O’Neill that includes a player opt-out after the 2025 season, and also completed a one-year deal with catcher Gary Sánchez on Tuesday. O’Neill hit.241 with 31 homers and 61 RBIs in Boston this season, his first with the Red Sox after beginning his big league career with St. …

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MLB free agency notes: What we’re hearing about the Orioles and Mets’ pitching pursuits

3 months, 3 weeks ago

MLB free agency notes: What we’re hearing about the Orioles and Mets’ pitching pursuits

New York Times

The Baltimore Orioles are reluctant to pursue the remaining free-agent starting pitchers who received qualifying offers from other clubs — Max Fried, Sean Manaea and Nick Pivetta. After agreeing with Holmes and signing free-agent right-hander Frankie Montas this week, people familiar with the Mets’ thinking said the team still wants to add to its starting rotation. The biggest subtraction via …

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Orioles in agreement with Tyler O’Neill on 3-year, $49.5 million contract: Source

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Orioles in agreement with Tyler O’Neill on 3-year, $49.5 million contract: Source

New York Times

As the Baltimore Orioles seek to return to the top of the American League East, they bolstered their lineup on Saturday with a veteran power hitter. The Orioles are in an agreement with outfielder Tyler O’Neill on a three-year, $49.5 million contract with an opt-out after the first year, according to a league source. Source confirms: Tyler O’Neill in agreement …

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Skenes elected to MLB players’ union leadership as trio who moved against Meyer are dropped

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Skenes elected to MLB players’ union leadership as trio who moved against Meyer are dropped

Associated Press

PHOENIX — National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was elected to the players’ association eight-man executive subcommittee on Wednesday just six months after his big league debut as three players were dropped who had advocated for the ouster of union deputy executive director Bruce Meyer. Also new to the committee are American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik …

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