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Yadier Molina rejoins Cardinals in front-office role
Two-time World Series champion Yadier Molina is rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.,The team announced the return of the popular 10-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove-winning catcher on Wednesday.,"We are happy to welcome Yadi...
Report: Mets agree to deal with reliever Luis Garcia
The New York Mets are in agreement with veteran reliever Luis Garcia, MLB Network reported on Wednesday.,The deal with the free agent right-hander, who turns 39 on Jan. 30, is pending the results of a physical.,Garcia finished 2-2 with a 3.42 ERA and two saves in 58 appearances last season while pit...
Reports: OF Cody Bellinger reaches 5-year, $162.5M deal with Yankees
Free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract to return to the New York Yankees, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Per ESPN, Bellinger's deal includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause. U...
Twins acquire INF Tristan Gray from Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins acquired utility infielder Tristan Gray from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league catcher Nate Baez.,Gray, acquired by the Red Sox from Tampa Bay in November, batted .231 with three homers and nine RBIs in 30 games for the Rays last season.,Gray, 29, spent...
Mets acquire Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets made their outfield upgrade on Tuesday, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley.,Despite not getting Tucker, who agreed to a deal with the Lo...
Rays reach non-binding agreement for stadium plan at Hillsborough College
The Rays' ongoing search for a new ballpark location took a significant step Tuesday as the Hillsborough College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to consider transforming the school's Dale Mabry campus into a stadium-centered, mixed-use district....
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been elected as the newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.,Beltran, a nine-time All-Star, piled up 435 home runs and 312 stolen bases during a 20-year career, culminated by winning the 2017 World ...
Mariners avoid arbitration with RHP Bryce Miller
The Seattle Mariners avoided going to arbitration with right-hander Bryce Miller by reaching an agreement on a 2026 contract with a club option for 2027, the team announced Tuesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed. Miller filed for a salary of $2.625 million for 2026 and the Mariners countered wi...
Trial begins for slugger Yasiel Puig in sports betting case
A trial in the federal case against former major league slugger Yasiel Puig started on Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles.,Puig, 35, faces one count of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators about his suspected involvement in an illegal sports betting ...
Marlins acquire RHP Bradley Blalock from Rockies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks.,Blalock was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the Rockies ...
Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski admitted to feeling the sting after he was unable to land two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette in free agency.,Bichette turned down a seven-year, $200 million contract from the Phillies, MLB.com reported. Instead, he agreed to...
Reports: Marlins acquire RHP Bradley Blalock from Rockies
The Miami Marlins are acquiring right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a minor league pitcher, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,Blalock was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who agreed to a one-year, $8 million c...
Braves sign SS Jorge Mateo after Ha-Seong Kim injury
The Atlanta Braves signed Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal Monday, one day after announcing that fellow shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will miss a good portion of the upcoming season with a finger injury.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple outlets reported the deal with Mateo, 30, is for $1 million. The Ba...
Nationals agree to one-year deal with RHP Cade Cavalli
The Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal on Sunday.,According to MLB.com, the deal is worth $862,500 and includes a 2027 club option worth $4 million with a buyout of $7,500.,Cavalli filed for $900,000 and Washington offered $82...
Reports: Rangers signing veteran RHP Jakob Junis to 1-year deal
The Texas Rangers are adding veteran right-hander Jakob Junis on a one-year, $4 million contract, according to multiple reports Sunday night.,Junis, who began his career as a starter with the Kansas City Royals in 2017, worked exclusively out of the bullpen in 2025 in Cleveland. He was 4-1 with a 2....
Famed knuckleball king Wilbur Wood dies at age 84
Wilbur Wood, who pitched 376 2/3 innings in 1972, died Saturday in Burlington, Mass. He was 84 years old.,No cause of death has been reported as of Sunday evening.,Wood is widely regarded as the best knuckleball pitcher of all-time.,He played for 17 years in the major leagues, pitching for his homet...
Braves INF Ha-Seong Kim (finger) out 4-5 months
Atlanta Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim will be out for at least four months after surgery to repair a torn tendon in the middle finger of his right hand.,Kim, 30, was injured when he slipped and fell on ice in his native South Korea, MLB.com reported.,Kim batted .234 with five home runs and 17 RBIs i...
Two-time All-Star RHP Ryan Pressly announces retirement
Former All-Star relief pitcher Ryan Pressly announced his retirement Saturday, putting a end to a 13-year major league career.,Pressly made 667 career relief appearances, going 37-39 with 117 saves with a 3.33 ERA and 721 strikeouts over 691 1/3 innings. He pitched in parts of six seasons for the Mi...
Report: Nationals sign RHP Trevor Gott to minor-league contract
The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Saturday.,The 33-year-old is 16-15 with six saves and a 4.65 ERA over 255 career relief appearances over eight seasons for six different clubs. He was with the Nationals for parts of three seas...
Cubs to honor 2016 champions with monument at Wrigley
The Chicago Cubs will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their 2016 World Series title with a monument that will be unveiled at Wrigley Field in July.,The plan to honor the team that ended a 108-year championship drought was revealed by team executive Crane Kenny on Saturday at the club's winter f...