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Astros to retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in August
It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.,The news comes two weeks after Wagner, 53, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame during his final year on the ballot, an emotional announcement ...
Report: Yankees re-signing LHP Tim Hill to 1-year deal
The New York Yankees are bringing back left-handed reliever Tim Hill on a one-year, $2.85 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal includes a $3 million club option for 2026 with a $350,000 buyout, per the report.,Hill, who turns 35 next week, signed with New York last season on June 20, tw...
Ichiro non-voter still unknown after ballot reveal
The lone voter who snubbed Ichiro Suzuki on the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot remains anonymous.,All 321 members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America who allowed their ballots to be made public on Tuesday voted for the Japanese outfielder. ,Suzuki's name appeared on 393 of 394 ballots when the...
Report: Twins signing reliever Danny Coulombe
The Minnesota Twins are in agreement with left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe on a one-year, $3 million deal, MLB.com reported Tuesday.,The deal is pending a physical for Coulombe, who previously pitched for the Twins from 2020-22 before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations ...
MLB fires ump Pat Hoberg over betting violations
Major League Baseball on Monday upheld its decision to fire umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's betting policies.,Hoberg had appealed his initial firing late last May following a months-long investigation that involved a legal sports betting account Hoberg opened in his name.,While the inve...
Rays acquire RHP Alex Faedo from Tigers
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash on Monday.,The Tigers designated Faedo, 29, for assignment last week after signing Tommy Kahnle.,Faedo, a Tampa native, went 5-3 with a 3.61 ERA in 37 games (six...
Yankees sign RHP Carlos Carrasco to minor league deal
The New York Yankees signed right-hander Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal, YES Network reported Monday. ,The deal includes an invitation to spring training, per the report. ,Carrasco, who turns 38 in March, went 3-10 with a 5.64 ERA in 21 starts for the Cleveland Guardians last season. ,Carras...
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...