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Tigers P Mickey Lolich, '68 World Series MVP, dies at 85
Pitcher Mickey Lolich, the MVP and Game 7 star of the Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series triumph, died Wednesday at the age of 85, the team announced.,Lolich won all three of his starts against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968 championship series, outdueling Bob Gibson in the decider by twirling a...
Padres' family feud ends as Peter Seidler's widow drops most claims
The Seidler family's legal battle for control of the San Diego Padres appears to be over.,According to a court filing Monday, the widow of Peter Seidler dropped most of her claims against two of the late owner's brothers.,Sheel Seidler filed a lawsuit in Texas probate court last year accusing Matt a...
Reports: Diamondbacks signing veteran 1B Carlos Santana
The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing free agent first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $2 million contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Santana, who turns 40 on April 8, is a switch-hitter giving the Diamondbacks an option at first base with left-handed-hitting Pavin Smith, who tu...
Astros, IF Isaac Paredes avoid arbitration with 1-year deal
The Houston Astros have avoided going to arbitration with All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes, announcing a new one-year deal with a club option for the 2027 season on Tuesday.,The terms of the contract weren't announced by the team but Paredes is set to receive a $9.35 million salary, according to mul...
Carlos Beltran to represent Mets in Hall of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that outfielder Carlos Beltran will have a New York Mets cap on his plaque when he is inducted this summer, while Andruw Jones will represent the Atlanta Braves and Jeff Kent will represent the San Francisco Giants.,Beltran played 20 MLB seasons t...
Reds officially add 3B Eugenio Suarez on one-year deal
The Cincinnati Reds officially announced a one-year free-agent deal with third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Tuesday, with a mutual option for 2027.,ESPN reported the deal is worth $15 million to bring Suarez back to Cincinnati, where he played seven seasons from 2015-21 and was an All-Star in 2018.,"It...
MLB Owners Are Killing the World Baseball Classic
MLB owners’ refusal to address insurance coverage threatens Team Puerto Rico and the integrity of the World Baseball Classic....
Six more teams ask MLB to produce their TV broadcasts
Six more teams are turning to Major League Baseball to handle their broadcasts for the 2026 season in the wake of Main Street Sports Group's financial woes, according to reports Monday.,The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays ...
Mariners snag All-Star Brendan Donovan in three-team trade
Needing one more piece to solidify their everyday lineup, the Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday to highlight a three-team deal that also included the Tampa Bay Rays.,The versatile Donovan, 29, earned an All-Star spot last year as a se...
Angels re-sign 3B Yoan Moncada to one-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels re-signed third baseman Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $4 million contract on Monday.,Right-hander Cody Laweryson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster.,Moncada, 30, batted .234 with 12 home runs and 35 RBIs in 84 games for the ...
Reports: Reds sign 3B Eugenio Suarez to 1-year reunion deal
After leaving for stints in Arizona and Seattle, third baseman Eugenio Suarez is returning to the Cincinnati Reds on a one-year deal, according to multiple media reports.,Suarez, 34, will earn $15 million for the upcoming season, and the contract reportedly includes a mutual option for the 2027 seas...
White Sox acquire pitcher Jordan Hicks from Red Sox
The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox exchanged pitching prospects and Chicago also acquired veteran right-handed hurler Jordan Hicks in a trade announced Sunday afternoon.,In addition to Hicks, Chicago received right-handed pitcher David Sandlin, cash considerations and two players to be named l...
How Gary Bettman Built the Model MLB Owners Crave
MLB’s cold free-agent market shows why Rob Manfred and owners envy the NHL’s salary-cap system and trade frenzy....
Reports: Giants, Luis Arraez agree to 1-year, $12M deal
Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez is joining the San Francisco Giants on a one-year, $12 million contract, per multiple media reports on Saturday.,Per MLB.com, Arraez will be the Giants' full-time second baseman, joining an infield that features third baseman Matt Chapman, shortstop Willy Adam...
Reports: White Sox, OF Austin Hays reach 1-year deal
The Chicago White Sox reached agreement with All-Star outfielder Austin Hays on a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,The deal is worth $6 million plus incentives pending the result of a physical, according to MLB Network.,Hays batted .266 with 15 home runs and 64 RBIs in 103 games wi...
A's extend All-Star SS Jacob Wilson through 2032
All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson signed a seven-year contract extension with the Athletics, the team announced Friday.,The 23-year-old's deal runs through the 2032 season and contains a club option for 2033. ESPN reported it is worth $70 million.,The 2025 American League Rookie of the Year runner-up ...
Report: NBC adding star power to MLB coverage
NBC seems to have hit a home run with its lineup of analysts for the network's return to Major League Baseball coverage.,Front Office Sports reported Friday that NBC is "finalizing deals" to bring on board former National League MVPs Joey Votto and Clayton Kershaw, as well as three-time All-Star Ant...
Twins part with president of baseball ops Derek Falvey
The Minnesota Twins mutually parted ways with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey on Friday.,Falvey, 42, joined the Twins in 2016 as an executive vice president and chief baseball officer and was promoted in 2019.,The front office change comes during an ownership transition period for the ...
Mets sign Craig Kimbrel, Austin Barnes to minors deals
The New York Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel and catcher Austin Barnes to minor league contracts on Thursday with invitations to spring training.,Terms were not disclosed, but The Athletic previously reported that Kimbrel will earn a base salary of $2.5 million if he makes the major league roster...
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez signs 7-year deal through 2032
The Cleveland Guardians signed seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a new seven-year contract that runs through the 2032 season.,The club did not announce the financial terms on Thursday but multiple reports earlier this month placed the value at $175 million, or $25 million per season ...