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Phillies claim RHP Max Castillo off waivers from Red Sox
The Philadelphia Phillies claimed right-hander Max Castillo off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday....

Angels acquire RHP Guillermo Zuniga from Cardinals
The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-hander Guillermo Zuniga from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations....

Twins sign slugger Carlos Santana, RHP Jay Jackson
The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Carlos Santana and right-hander Jay Jackson to one-year contracts on Wednesday....

Red Sox go Hollywood, to star in two Netflix projects
It's unlikely the rebuilding Boston Red Sox will be favored to win the World Series — or even the American League East — in 2024, but they will be getting the star treatment nonetheless....

Astros give 2B Jose Altuve 5-year contract extension
The Houston Astros awarded longtime second baseman Jose Altuve with a five-year contract extension on Tuesday....

Mets sign veteran LHP Jake Diekman to 1-year deal
Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman signed a one-year deal with the New Yok Mets on Tuesday with a club option for 2025....

Las Vegas mayor: A's belong in Oakland
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman isn't exactly extending a warm embrace to the Oakland Athletics, who plan to build a $1.5 billion stadium in her city....

Someone is finally standing up to the Las Vegas sports juggernaut
A Nevada teacher’s union doesn’t believe that $380 million in public funds that could be put towards education should be used to fund the new home of the Las Vegas A’s, and they’re suing to stop it. ...

Phillies acquire RHP Michael Rucker from Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired reliever Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations....

The A’s move to Las Vegas gets worse every day
John Fisher, who might be the luckiest idiot alive because no dunderheaded maneuver he makes can seem to deprive him of the money that must’ve been chucked out of a moving car at him, has once again caught a break in that, with the Super Bowl being in Vegas this week, it’ll mask that the latest indi...

Reports: Clayton Kershaw to return to Dodgers in 2024
The Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw have agreed to a contract that will return the franchise icon to Los Angeles for a 17th season, according to multiple media reports Tuesday....

Reports: Brewers land free agent RHP Jakob Junis
Four days after trading away Corbin Burnes, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly added to their pitching staff by agreeing to a deal with free agent right-hander Jakob Junis....

Reds sign veteran infielder Josh Harrison
The Reds signed two-time All-Star infielder and Cincinnati native Josh Harrison to a minor-league contract....

Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to $288.8M extension with Royals
The Kansas City Royals agreed to a franchise-record, 11-year, $288.8 million contract extension with Bobby Witt Jr. to keep the infielder as a cornerstone of a roster rebuild....

Reports: Dodgers signing RHP Ryan Brasier to 2-year, $9M deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement with free agent reliever Ryan Brasier on a two-year, $9 million deal, multiple outlets reported Monday....

Reports: Dodgers trade LHP Caleb Ferguson to Yankees
The New York Yankees are acquiring left-hander Caleb Ferguson from the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported Monday....

Angels sign RHP Jose Cisnero to one-year contract
The Los Angeles Angels continued to overhaul their bullpen with the signing of right-handed reliever Jose Cisnero to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million....

White Sox ship RHP Gregory Santos to Mariners, also make deal with D-Backs
The Chicago White Sox traded right-handed reliever Gregory Santos to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for right-hander Prelander Berroa, outfielder Zach DeLoach and a Competitive Balance B draft selection....

The last year each MLB team reached the World Series
Baseball’s World Series has seen everything, from the breaking of curses to cheating scandals, to huge wins and dynasties, it has also seen almost every team. Here is the last time every team has been in the championship game. ...

Reports: Rays finalizing deal with reliever Phil Maton
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported Saturday....