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MLB Free Agent Signings List

Dec. 20, 2024 17:22 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 35 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...

Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros

Dec. 17, 2024 22:02 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker played his first major league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. “Those fans love their Cubs," Tucker said. "That’s kind of how it felt from, you know, the visiting...

Boyd thankful for chance with Cubs following return from Tommy John surgery

Dec. 09, 2024 21:44 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd is thankful for his new opportunity with the Chicago Cubs. He is hoping to help the team reach the playoffs as a key addition to its starting rotation. The fact that his late grandpa John Boyd was a big fan? That makes this signing all the more sweet for...

Chicago Cubs finalize 2-year contract with LHP Matthew Boyd

Dec. 07, 2024 19:56 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and left-hander Matthew Boyd have finalized a $29 million, two-year contract. The team announced the deal on Saturday. Making a successful return from Tommy John surgery, Boyd went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA in eight starts with Cleveland...

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

Dec. 02, 2024 11:17 AM EST

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. The person confirmed the deal to The...

Red Sox lefty Cam Booser wins Tony C. Award for overcoming adversity

Nov. 25, 2024 15:54 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Cam Booser, who overcame alcohol abuse, injuries and a bicycling accident before returning this season from a career in construction to make his major-league debut at almost 32 years old, will receive the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity. ...

MLB Free Agents List

Nov. 04, 2024 20:36 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 174 players who become free agents (q-received $21.05 million qualifying offer; x-subsequently re-signed): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (8) — q-Corbin Burnes, rhp; Daniel Coulombe, lhp; Eloy Jiménez, of; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John...

MLB Free Agents List

Nov. 01, 2024 16:38 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 144 players who have become free agents. Additional players with pending option decisions may become free agents through Monday: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (6) — Corbin Burnes, rhp; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp; Anthony...

MLB Free Agents List

Oct. 31, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 136 players who became free agents Thursday, according to Major League Baseball. There are an additional 64 players with pending option decisions who may become free agents through Monday: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (6) — Corbin Burnes, rhp;...

MLB Potential Free Agents List

Oct. 29, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 198 potential free agents (c-club option; xc-conditional club option; p-player option; xp-conditional player option; m-mutual option; v-vesting option): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (10) — Corbin Burnes, rhp; c-Daniel Coulombe, lhp; c-Seranthony...