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Winter Meetings Primer: MLB converges on Orlando
The Winter Meetings officially begin Monday amid what already has been a bustling offseason in Major League Baseball.,Several major free-agent signings, along with a number of trades, were finalized well before the front-office representatives and player agents even headed to Orlando. ,So if the mee...
Contemporary Era committee elects Jeff Kent to Baseball Hall of Fame
Second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee on Sunday. Seven other former Major League Baseball greats, including Kent's ex-teammate Barry Bonds, did not receive enough votes from the 16-member group.,"I've used all my cry rags already. I don't...
Rays, OF Cedric Mullins agree to one-year deal
Free-agent outfielder Cedric Mullins agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with a mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays.,Mullins will receive $7 million in base salary in 2026. The mutual option is worth $10 million and comes with a $500,000 buyout.,Mullins, 31, was an All-Star with the Baltimore ...
Former Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks dies at 79
Texas businessman and philanthropist Tom Hicks, who simultaneously owned NHL, Major League Baseball and English Premier League soccer clubs, died Saturday. He was 79.,Hicks formerly owned the Dallas Stars from 1995-2011 and the Texas Rangers from 1998-2010. He also acquired 50% ownership of Liverpoo...
Blue Jays outright RHP Yariel Rodriguez
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted right-handed reliever Yariel Rodriguez off their 40-man roster on Saturday.,He cleared outright waivers and will remain in Toronto's organization.,It was a surprising move to a clear 40-man spot, given Rodriguez's performance. He was a key member of the Blue Jays' bu...
Nationals trade LHP Jose A. Ferrer to Mariners for C Harry Ford
The Washington Nationals traded left-handed pitcher Jose A. Ferrer to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for catcher Harry Ford and right-hander Isaac Lyon, the teams announced on Saturday.,Over three seasons with the Nationals, Ferrer has posted a 4.36 ERA and 1.265 WHIP in 142 games, all relief appe...
Reports: Cubs finalizing deal with RHP Zac Gallen
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a multi-year contract with free agent right-hander Zac Gallen, multiple outlets reported.,ESPN gave a conflicting report on Saturday, however, saying that Gallen is "not close" to completing a deal.,Gallen, 30, finished 13-15 with a 4.83 ERA in 33 starts for the Arizo...
Red Sox acquire RHP Johan Oviedo from Pirates
The Boston Red Sox continued remaking their rotation on Thursday, acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.,In exchange, Pittsburgh received outfielder Jhostynxon "The Password" Garcia and minor league right-hander Jesus Travieso. Two minor leaguers, catcher Adonys ...
Report: Ron Washington joining Giants' coaching staff
Veteran manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants as their infield coach, USA Today reported Thursday.,Washington, 73, was the skipper for the Los Angeles Angels last season before stepping away on June 20 because of health issues. Interim manager Ray Montgomery fi...
Reports: LHP Anthony Kay returning to MLB with White Sox
Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox have reached agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Kay, 30, pitched in the majors for parts of five seasons before playing the last two years for the Yokohama BayStars in Japan. He sported a 1.74 E...
Report: Rockies hiring Dodgers exec Josh Byrnes as GM
Josh Byrnes, the Los Angeles Dodgers' senior vice president of baseball operations, will be hired as the Colorado Rockies' new general manager, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The report comes nearly one month after Paul DePodesta was named as the Rockies' new head of baseball operations. ,Byrnes e...
Giants INF Casey Schmitt (wrist) undergoes surgery
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday and will be sidelined 8 to 10 weeks.,Schmitt had the carpal boss removed during the procedure that was performed in Los Angeles.,Schmitt injured the wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Calvin Faucher of the...
One Year Until Baseball’s CBA Expires — Here’s What Could Happen
MLB’s collective bargaining agreement expires in one year. Could a new CBA prevent a lockout, or is the sport heading toward another stoppage?...
Trial date set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz bribery case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday.,U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto announced that jury selection will begin May ...
Braves sign reliever Danny Young to 1-year split contract
The Atlanta Braves announced the signing of relief pitcher Danny Young to a one-year split contract on Tuesday.,Young will be paid at a salaried rate of $925,000 when at the major league level, per an MLB Trade Rumors report. He's set to miss approximately the first half of the 2026 season after und...
Reports: Mets, RHP Devin Williams agree to 3-year, $51M deal
Although he is coming off a rocky season with the New York Yankees, reliever Devin Williams reportedly landed a big free-agent deal across town.,The 31-year-old right-hander agreed with the New York Mets on a three-year, $51 million contract, according to multiple media reports on Monday. Per the re...
Yankees Complain About Payroll While AL East Rivals Add Talent This Offseason
As the Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Orioles make major moves, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner focuses on rising expenses and payroll concerns. Here’s the AL East offseason so far....
Reports: Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to 2-year contract
Veteran right-handed closer Ryan Helsley has signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple sources reported on Saturday afternoon.,The contract reportedly includes a player opt-out clause after the 2026 season.,Helsley, 31, is a two-time National League All-Star (2022,...
Why the Baseball Hall of Fame Might Welcome Zero Players This Year
The Baseball Hall of Fame could see zero new inductees for the first time since 1965. A breakdown of BBWAA voting, the Contemporary Era ballot and what it means for MLB....
Red Sox acquire RHP Sonny Gray from Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals traded All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.,The Cardinals acquired right-hander Richard Fitts, minor league left-hander Brandon Clarke and a player to be named later or cash considerations to complete the deal.,Gray, 36, agreed to waive his no-tr...