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RHP Justin Verlander returning to Tigers on 1-year, $13M deal
Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander is returning to where the right-hander's highly decorated career started, agreeing with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year contract worth $13 million guaranteed, the team announced on Tuesday.,Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb...
Rockies sign P Tomoyuki Sugano, put OF Kris Bryant on 60-day IL
The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year contract on Tuesday and placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list.,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed for Sugano, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $5.1 million.,Sugano, 36, signed a ...
Braves P Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) starting season on 60-day IL
A fractured elbow derailed Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach's promising 2025 season last June.,As it turns out, it will also significantly delay the start to his 2026 campaign.,Schwellenbach will begin the season on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, Braves manager...
Reports: RHP Aaron Civale joins Athletics on 1-year deal
Right-hander Aaron Civale and the Athletics agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Per reports, Civale can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives.,Civale, 30, posted a 4-9 record with a 4.85 ERA in 23 games (18 starts) last season split between ...
Reports: Braves, C Jonah Heim agree to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves signed veteran catcher Jonah Heim to a one-year contract, according to multiple media reports.,Heim was with the team on the first day of spring training when pitchers and catchers reported on Tuesday, according to MLB.com.,Heim, 30, was non-tendered by the Texas Rangers last Nove...
D-backs LHP Andrew Saalfrank (shoulder) out for season
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Monday.,The team confirmed the news after it was reported by MLB.com, with Saalfrank posting about the surgery with an accompanying picture on Instagram.,Saalfrank had a 1...
Yankees acquire IF Max Schuemann in trade with Athletics
The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann in a trade with the Athletics on Monday, sending right-handed pitching prospect Luis Burgos as the return.,Schuemann, 28, has appeared in 234 major league games over the 2024-25 seasons for the Athletics, who drafted him in the 20th round of 2018...
Reports: RHP Erick Fedde reuniting with White Sox
Right-hander Erick Fedde is rejoining the Chicago White Sox after agreeing to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported on Monday. ,Fedde, who turns 33 on Feb. 25, went 4-13 with a 5.49 ERA in 32 games (24 starts) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers last sea...
Reports: RHP Nick Martinez, Rays agree to 1-year deal
The Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Nick Martinez agreed to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Per MLB.com, the veteran swingman's deal is for $13 million. ,Martinez, 35, was 11-14 with a 4.45 ERA in 40 games (26 starts) last season with the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out 1...
Report: Marlins signing RHP Chris Paddack to 1-year deal
The Miami Marlins are signing right-hander Chris Paddack to a one-year deal, MLB Network reported Monday.,The 30-year-old free agent's deal is worth $4 million plus up to an additional $500,000 in incentives, per the report.,Paddack was originally drafted by Miami in the eighth round in 2015 but was...
Red Sox acquire 3B Caleb Durbin from Brewers
The Boston Red Sox acquired third baseman Caleb Durbin and two other infielders from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for three players on Monday.,The trade sent left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and infielder David Hamilton to Milwaukee. Boston also received Andruw Monasterio and Anthony...
Reports: Red Sox acquiring 3B Caleb Durbin from Brewers
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring third baseman Caleb Durbin and two other infielders from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for three players, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,The reported trade sends left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and infielder David Hamilton to Milwaukee. Bosto...
Reports: Slugger Marcell Ozuna joins Pirates on 1-year deal
Slugger Marcell Ozuna agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,The deal, pending the results of a physical, will pay the outfielder/designated hitter $10.5 million in 2026 with a $16 million mutual option for 2027 and a $1.5 mill...
Reports: Mets signing OF MJ Melendez
The New York Mets are signing free agent outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million with an additional $500,000 in incentives, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Melendez, 27, batted just .083 (5-for-60) last season with one home run and one RBI in 23 games with the Kansa...
All-Star trio officially added to NBC broadcast crew
NBC has finalized an All-Star team for its return to MLB coverage this season, confirming the additions of recently retired players Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto to its broadcast team.,The trio of players, who combined to earn 20 All-Star Game nods, all will be used during coverage o...
Former World Series champ Terrance Gore dies at 34
Terrance Gore, who was part of World Series championship teams as a speedy bench weapon, passed away at the age of 34, the Kansas City Royals announced Saturday.,Though the outfielder only logged 85 plate appearances across eight seasons, he made his time in the postseason count.,He played in 11 pos...
Reports: Paul Goldschmidt returning to Yankees
The New York Yankees and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are in agreement on a one-year extension to keep the veteran first baseman in the Bronx, according to multiple reports on Friday.,Contract details are currently unknown. Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12 million deal with New York last offseas...
Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice, lying in gambling case
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators looking into an illegal bookmaking operation on Friday in a verdict delivered in Los Angeles.,Puig, 35, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after the completion of the 1...
Dodgers designate LHP Anthony Banda, claim C Ben Rortvedt
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated left-handed reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday as they moved to bring back backup catcher Ben Rortvedt on a waiver claim.,Banda, 32, played a key role in the Dodgers' bullpen during two consecutive championship seasons, but he struggled in the last Wor...
Tigers' Javier Baez won't play in 2026 WBC due to marijuana use
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not eligible to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to his ongoing suspension for marijuana use, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Baez, 33, tested positive for the substance on March 12, 2023. The three-time All-Star recei...