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Reports: RHP Jack Flaherty agrees to 2-year, $35M deal with Tigers
Right-hander Jack Flaherty has agreed to a two-year, $35 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, multiple media outlets reported Sunday night.,Flaherty was with Detroit last season before getting dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. His new contract features an opt-out clause after ...
Reports: INF Nicky Lopez joining Cubs on minor league deal
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,The deal will reportedly be worth $1.5 million if Lopez makes the major league roster.,Lopez could have extra value early in the season as starting second baseman Nico Hoerner ...
Fay Vincent, who tangled with owners as 8th MLB Commissioner, dies at 86
Fay Vincent, whose short term as Major League Baseball's eighth commissioner featured him more as a crisis manager, died on Saturday in Vero Beach, Fla. He was 86.,The cause of death was complications of bladder cancer, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Vincent served just shy of three years ...
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani still in recovery mode
Still recovering from their championship run in October, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a cautious approach when spring training games begin later this month.,First baseman Freddie Freeman said he will not be able to participate in the field for early Cactus League games after undergoing offseaso...
Padres moving Xander Bogaerts back to SS, Jake Cronenworth to 2B
When Xander Bogaerts arrived at spring training one year ago this month, he was informed his new position was second base.,This time around, Bogaerts will be back at his familiar shortstop spot when the team opens spring training later this month in Peoria, Ariz.,Jake Cronenworth also will be moving...
Brewers All-Star C William Contreras agrees to one-year deal
Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to MLB.com.,Contreras' deal includes a $12 million club option for 2026 or a $100,000 buyout.,Contreras requested $6.5 million and the Brewers countered at $5...
Padres reach deal with RHP Michael King to avoid arbitration
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael King agreed to a one-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration.,King reportedly will receive $7.75 million this season with a $15 million mutual option for 2026. There's a $3.75 million buyout that could raise to $4 million depending on King's number of s...
Orioles acquire INF Luis Vazquez from Cubs for cash
The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Luis Vazquez from the Chicago Cubs on Friday for cash considerations.,Vazquez, 25, made his MLB debut last season and was 1-for-12 with one RBI in 11 games for the Cubs. He had been designated for assignment by Chicago earlier in the week.,He batted .263 with...
The Dodgers Just Bought Another World Series Contender—And They're Not Apologizing
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent a ton of money in free agency and there's no doubt that they will be contending for a World Series, but you won't catch them apologizing....
Reports: INF Jorge Polanco to re-sign with Mariners
Free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco is returning to the Seattle Mariners, multiple outlets reported.,The Athletic pegged Polanco's contract at one year for $7.75 million, adding it includes a 2026 vesting option based on plate appearances in 2025.,The Mariners had yet to announce the deal, which is p...
RHP Kirby Yates, Dodgers agree to one-year, $13M deal
Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates has agreed to a one-year contract worth $13 million to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. ,The deal was first reported Jan. 21, and the team confirmed it Thursday night.,Yates' deal comes after left-hander Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Do...
Reports: RHP Max Scherzer joining Blue Jays on 1-year, $15.5M deal
The Toronto Blue Jays are signing eight-time All-Star right-hander Max Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Scherzer, 40, is a three-time Cy Young Award winner who became a free agent after an injury-plagued 2024 season with the Texas Rangers. He...
Reports: Royals adding former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez
The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports Wednesday evening.,Estevez, an All-Star in 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels, split last season between the Angels and the Philadelphia Phill...
Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo loses arbitration case
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo lost the first salary arbitration result of the year and will earn $850,000 in 2025, MLB.com reported Wednesday.,Oviedo sought $1.15 million after missing last season after Tommy John surgery. He made $765,000 in 2024.,Oviedo's case was heard Tuesday. ,In...
Reports: Reds acquiring LHP Taylor Rogers from Giants
The Cincinnati Reds are finalizing a trade with the San Francisco Giants for left-hander Taylor Rogers, FanSided and ESPN reported Wednesday. ,The Reds are sending minor league right-hander Braxton Roxby to the Giants in return, according to FanSided. ,Rogers, 34, is entering the final season of a t...
Tigers reach agreement with reliever Tommy Kahnle
The Detroit Tigers are in agreement with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle on a one-year deal, the team announced on Wednesday.,The contract is worth $7.75 million.,The contract is pending a physical for the 35-year-old right-hander, who posted a 2.11 ERA in 50 appearances for the New York Yankees last ...
Reports: Rays agree to 2-year deal with Ha-Seong Kim
The Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement with Ha-Seong Kim on a two-year deal to be their shortstop in 2025, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times reported Wednesday. ,The deal is worth $29 million with an opt-out after the first season, per the report. Kim will make $13 million in 2025 and $16 million in 2026 if...
Report: Tigers in agreement with reliever Tommy Kahnle
The Detroit Tigers are in agreement with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle on a one-year deal for $7.75 million, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The contract is pending a physical for the 35-year-old right-hander, who posted a 2.11 ERA in 50 appearances for the New York Yankees last season.,Kahnle is 10-14 wit...
Report: Tigers near deal with reliever Tommy Kahnle
The Detroit Tigers are nearing a deal with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle, MLB Network reported Wednesday.,The 35-year-old right-hander posted a 2.11 ERA in 50 appearances for the New York Yankees last season.,Kahnle is 10-14 with eight saves and a 3.47 ERA in 390 games (zero starts) with the Colorad...
Report: Mets, RHP Ryne Stanek agree to 1-year deal
Right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Mets, MLB.com reported on Wednesday. ,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Stanek, 33, posted a 1-0 record with a 6.06 ERA in 17 relief appearances with the Mets after he was acquired from the Seattle Marine...