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New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet
5 days, 21 hours ago

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

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NEW YORK — Outfielder Cody Bellinger was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the Yankees win World Series titles in 1999 and 2000, could play center field next year as Aaron Judge returns to right following the departure of Juan Soto to the …

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OF Mike Tauchman joins the Chicago White Sox with $1.95 million, 1-year contract
1 week, 5 days ago

OF Mike Tauchman joins the Chicago White Sox with $1.95 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Mike Tauchman is switching sides in Chicago. Chicago announced a $1.95 million, one-year contract for the outfielder on Wednesday. “Just one of those guys that you can depend on every day.” Tauchman joins a White Sox team that went 41-121 this year and broke the post-1900 major league record for losses in a season. The rebuilding franchise also …

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Infielder Kevin Newman agrees to one-year, $2.75-million deal with Angels
1 month, 1 week ago

Infielder Kevin Newman agrees to one-year, $2.75-million deal with Angels

LA Times  

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kevin Newman throws against the Washington Nationals in July. Infielder Kevin Newman and the Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $2.5 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout. A 31-year-old veteran of seven major league seasons, Newman hit.278 with …

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Judge scratched by Yankees from soggy regular-season finale, Rice brought up after Rizzo hurt
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge scratched by Yankees from soggy regular-season finale, Rice brought up after Rizzo hurt

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NEW YORK — Yankees star Aaron Judge was scratched from the starting lineup from Sunday’s rain-delayed regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, and first baseman Ben Rice was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre a day after Anthony Rizzo got hurt. Hopefully it’s sooner than later.” Rice played 49 games at first base and initially was called up after Rizzo’s first injury. “He’s …

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Wade and Chapman hit 2 homers each, Roupp wins 1st in Giants 9-0 victory over slipping Royals
3 months ago

Wade and Chapman hit 2 homers each, Roupp wins 1st in Giants 9-0 victory over slipping Royals

Associated Press  

— LaMonte Wade Jr. and Matt Chapman hit two home runs each, Landen Roupp pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league win, and the San Francisco Giants handed the Kansas City Royals their sixth straight loss, 9-0 on Saturday. “With a week to go we’ve got to figure out how to get out of this rut,” Royals manager …

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Yankees place LeMahieu on IL with lingering hip injury and recall top prospect Jasson Domínguez
3 months, 1 week ago

Yankees place LeMahieu on IL with lingering hip injury and recall top prospect Jasson Domínguez

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees placed DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a lingering hip issue and recalled top prosect Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. LeMahieu was placed on the IL because of right hip impingement and manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees’ struggling infielder may not return this season. “It’s kind of better …

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Cardinals designate OF Tommy Pham for assignment, recall Jordan Walker
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cardinals designate OF Tommy Pham for assignment, recall Jordan Walker

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The St. Louis Cardinals designated Tommy Pham for assignment on Friday, ending the outfielder’s second stint with the team after one month, and recalled outfielder Jordan Walker, who had a strong rookie season in 2023 before struggling this year. Pham was acquired along with starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the Chicago White Sox on July 29 as …

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AL Central-leading Guardians acquire outfielder Lane Thomas from Nationals for 3 prospects
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AL Central-leading Guardians acquire outfielder Lane Thomas from Nationals for 3 prospects

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Guardians addressed their sometimes sputtering offense ahead of the trade deadline. While they continue to scour the market to bolster their starting rotation, the AL Central leaders acquired experienced outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals on Monday in exchange for three prospects. “Versatile outfielder, a guy that’s capable of playing center field, right field and to …

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Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Cleveland Guardians with top MLB draft pick
5 months, 1 week ago

Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Cleveland Guardians with top MLB draft pick

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Travis Bazzana feels like he represents an entire country, not just a college. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft, and three players from Wake Forest were picked in the top 10. Wake Forest right-hander Chase Burns went second to Cincinnati, while Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz was the fourth pick for Oakland and …

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Aaron Judge’s big toe more than a New York Yankees footnote after injury last year
10 months ago

Aaron Judge’s big toe more than a New York Yankees footnote after injury last year

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TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge’s big toe is more than a footnote for the New York Yankees. “Kind of a wake-up call, and I think just collectively as a group we all kind of looked at each other and said this can’t happen again.” In Judge’s first season as Yankees captain, the 82-80 record was New York’s worst since 1992 …

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COLLEGE BASEBALL ’24: Ten players to watch
10 months, 1 week ago

COLLEGE BASEBALL ’24: Ten players to watch

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— Ten players to watch in college baseball in 2024, listed in alphabetical order: TRAVIS BAZZANA, OREGON STATE The second baseman from Australia rides momentum into the season. CAM CANNARELLA, CLEMSON One of the top prospects for the 2025 draft, the converted shortstop was the Tigers’ everyday center fielder after having never played outfield before last season. JOSH HARTLE, WAKE …

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Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Former San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league spring training. Nola, 34, batted.146 with a.260 on-base percentage, one homer and eight RBIs in 52 games with the Padres last season. The Nola deal came two weeks after the Brewers signed catcher …

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Brandon Woodruff becomes free agent after Brewers fail to offer contract
1 year, 1 month ago

Brandon Woodruff becomes free agent after Brewers fail to offer contract

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Brandon Woodruff wasn’t offered a contract by the Milwaukee Brewers by Friday’s deadline, making the two-time All-Star right-handed pitcher a free agent as he recovers from surgery to his throwing shoulder. The Brewers have said Woodruff is expected to miss most of the 2024 season and might not pitch at all next year after surgery last month to …

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Tigers acquire veteran outfielder Mark Canha from Brewers in exchange for minor league pitcher
1 year, 1 month ago

Tigers acquire veteran outfielder Mark Canha from Brewers in exchange for minor league pitcher

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Veteran outfielder Mark Canha is on the move again, with the Milwaukee Brewers trading him to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday rather than picking up his option for the 2024 season. The Brewers acquired minor league pitcher Blake Holub in the deal. The Mets received minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis in that deal and agreed to pay $3.26 …

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Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
1 year, 3 months ago

Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — When Mauricio Dubón saw he was batting ninth for the Houston Astros in the opener of their pivotal series against the Texas Rangers, he had a message for leadoff hitter Jose Altuve. Dubón and Altuve hit consecutive home runs in the sixth and ninth innings as the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6 on Monday. Rookie …

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Dodgers hope that Chris Taylor, known for streaky hitting, is starting to find groove
1 year, 7 months ago

Dodgers hope that Chris Taylor, known for streaky hitting, is starting to find groove

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Chris Taylor enters Friday night’s game against San Diego with a.198 batting average this season. “I think everything I’m hitting is in the air right now,” said Taylor, a versatile defender who has played shortstop, third base and left field this season. “I mean, I’ve been in this situation a lot, so it’s nothing new for me.” Taylor …

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Mariners get 2B Kolten Wong from Brewers for Winker, Toro
2 years ago

Mariners get 2B Kolten Wong from Brewers for Winker, Toro

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Right before the start of baseball’s winter meetings, the Seattle Mariners checked off another offseason need, this time with a Gold Glove second baseman. “Second base is really an area that we’ve struggled to get production out of, particularly offensively,” Seattle general manager Justin Hollander said. Adam Frazier was Seattle’s primary second baseman last season but struggled at …

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Mike Trout slumped for two weeks but is still vying for his first home run title
4 years, 3 months ago

Mike Trout slumped for two weeks but is still vying for his first home run title

LA Times  

Mike Trout rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. Mike Trout slumped for a couple of weeks, missed a few games on paternity leave before that, and is still in the running for a home run title. Trout sits top the MLB home run board with three others: …

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