Baseball

If Pivetta gets hurt, Padres could cut deal short after 2 years or extend it to 5th year for $5M

San Diego could cut short Nick Pivetta’s $55 million, four-year contract after two seasons if he gets a specified long-term injury and the Padres also could extend the deal for a fifth season at the relatively low price of $5 million.

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Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training

DUNEDIN — Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in the team's clubhouse.

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Marlins get reliever Seth Martinez off waivers from Diamondbacks and put Eury Pérez on 60-day IL

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Marlins claimed right-handed reliever Seth Martinez off waivers Thursday from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martinez was designated for assignment Monday by the Diamondbacks when they finalized a $1.

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Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Boone is entering his eighth season as manager. The team had exercised his 2025 option in November.

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Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.

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Justin Verlander turns 42 years old with 262 career wins, and would still like to reach 300

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Three-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday, and is still hopeful of reaching 300 wins in his big league career.

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Reliever Luke Jackson can boost pay to $4 million in 1-year contract with Texas Rangers

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Luke Jackson is guaranteed $1.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn up to $4 million if he closes regularly for the team. Jackson's deal announced Monday includes $1.

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Reliever Kendall Graveman can earn up to $3.3 million for 1 year in Diamondbacks contract

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Kendall Graveman can earn up to $3.3 million for one year in his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Graveman has a $1.

Feb 20, 2025 8:35 AM Read more >

Paul DeJong would earn $600,000 in bonuses in Nationals deal if he has 550 plate appearances

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Paul DeJong would earn all of his $600,000 in available performance bonuses if he has 550 plate appearances this year.

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Tommy Pham can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses as part of Pirates contract

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Tommy Pham can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses as part of his one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates that guarantees $4,025,000.

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