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Atlanta Braves acquire washed-up pitcher
The Atlanta Braves are acquiring oft-injured pitcher Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan....
Reports: Reds reach 1-year deal with RHP Frankie Montas
Free agent right-hander Frankie Montas is signing a one-year, $16 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds, multiple outlets reported on Saturday....
These are the worst MLB free-agent signings ever
The media and fans (not so) patiently waited for the two biggest free agents —Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto — to sign new deals with new teams. The American League MVP and the 25-year-old ace both inked pacts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have spent more than $1 billion so far this offsea...
First off, Frank Thomas is very much alive
Fox News goofed when it displayed the wrong Frank Thomas during an “In Memoriam” segment. ...
This week in MLB: Wander Franco vanishes, twice; Yoshinobu Yamamoto lands with Dodgers; Kiner-Falefa signs with Jays
Local authorities in the Dominican Republic carried out raids on two homes looking for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, according to a report from Dominican newspaper Listin Diario. - Cale Clinton Read More...
Reports: Red Sox agree with RHP Lucas Giolito on 2-year, $38.5M deal
Veteran right-handed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox worth $38.5 million, several reports said Friday....
Reds re-sign RHP Buck Farmer to 1-year deal
The Cincinnati Reds re-signed right-handed reliever Buck Farmer on Thursday....
Reports: White Sox reach 1-year deal with LHP Tim Hill
The Chicago White Sox strengthened their bullpen by agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million contract with left-handed reliever Tim Hill, multiple media outlets reported Thursday....
Mariners sign C Mitch Garver to two-year deal
Catcher Mitch Garver signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday....
Report: Wander Franco a no-show to answer complaint in D.R.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco did not show up Thursday morning to answer a summons in the Dominican Republic pertaining to allegations he engaged in relationships with minors....
Dodgers sign RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto to 12-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced their 12-year contract with right-handed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday....
Twins sign RHP Josh Staumont to one-year contract
The Minnesota Twins signed right-hander Josh Staumont to a one-year contract on Wednesday....
Reports: Blue Jays land Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 2-year deal
The Toronto Blue Jays and free agent infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa are in agreement on a two-year contract worth $15 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....
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Wander Franco detained in D.R. [Updated]
UPDATE: Wander Franco was detained in his home country of the Dominican Republic after being interviewed by prosecutors regarding his alleged inappropriate relationships with young girls....
Report: Dominican authorities searching for Wander Franco
Authorities in the Dominican Republic conducted a pair of searches Tuesday looking for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco but were unable to find him, according to Dominican newspaper Listin Diario....
Report: White Sox signing C Martin Maldonado
The Chicago White Sox and catcher Martin Maldonado have agreed on a one-year contract with an option for the 2025 season, MLB Network reported Tuesday night....
Dodgers sign INF Jonathan Arauz to minor league contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent infielder Jonathan Arauz to a minor league contract with the possibility of an invitation to major league spring training in 2024....
Guardians acquire OF Estevan Florial from Yankees
The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Estevan Florial from the New York Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Cody Morris....
Report: Jays close to re-signing OF Kevin Kiermaier
The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly are close to re-signing free agent center fielder Kevin Kiermaier....
Reports: Blue Jays sign RHP Paolo Espino
The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Paolo Espino over the weekend, according to a report from MLB Network....