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Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Dec 2, 2024 9:19 AM Read more >

Mets add Montas to their rotation with a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have added Frankie Montas to their depleted rotation, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the veteran right-hander.

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Dodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday.

Nov 30, 2024 3:31 PM Read more >

Jared Porter acknowledges he sent inappropriate text message to reporter, leading Mets to fire him

Jared Porter acknowledged he sent an inappropriate text message to a reporter while he was a Chicago Cubs executive in 2016, which led to the New York Mets firing him as general manager in 2021 after just 38 days.

Nov 30, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Tommy Edman agrees to $74 million, 5-year contract with Dodgers after helping win World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Friday to a $74 million, five-year contract. His new deal contains a team option for 2030 and includes $25 million deferred over 10 years. The agreement supersedes a $16.

Nov 29, 2024 6:52 PM Read more >

MLB had 2 positives tests among 11,609 urine and blood samples for drugs in last year

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball had just two positive tests for performance-enhancing drugs that resulted in discipline during the year ending with the World Series and exemptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder remained at a low.

Nov 29, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney signs with Hamilton of Ontario's Intercounty Baseball League

TORONTO (AP) — Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney has signed to pitch for the Hamilton Cardinals of Ontario’s Intercounty Baseball League for the 2025 season. The team announced Rodney’s signing in a release posted online Thursday .

Nov 29, 2024 9:48 AM Read more >

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.

Nov 27, 2024 10:21 PM Read more >

Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite.

Nov 27, 2024 9:33 PM Read more >

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are rebuilding from the worst season in franchise history, and they think Yusei Kikuchi will be a solid piece of their new foundation.

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