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Mets' Bickford is released after winning in arbitration, gets termination pay rather than salary

Mar. 26, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Phil Bickford was released by the New York Mets on Tuesday after clearing waivers, the second major league player cut loose this month after winning in salary arbitration. The 28-year-old reliever will receive $217,742 in termination pay rather than the...

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets

Mar. 24, 2024 09:54 AM EDT

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — J.D. Martinez and the New York Mets finalized a $12 million, one-year contract on Saturday. The 36-year-old designated hitter gets a $2.5 million signing bonus, $2 million this year and $7.5 million in deferred money, payable in $1.5 million installments...

Rangers' Langford and Brewers' Chourio to open season in majors. Orioles send Holliday to minors

Mar. 22, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

Texas’ Wyatt Langford and Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio will open the season in the majors. Jackson Holliday – the exciting young Baltimore Orioles infielder – won’t be joining them in the big leagues just yet. The Rangers announced Langford will open in the...

J.D. Martinez agrees to $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets, AP source says

Mar. 21, 2024 23:26 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a...

Agent Scott Boras defends himself and union leadership against a faction pushing for new negotiator

Mar. 20, 2024 19:45 PM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Agent Scott Boras defended himself and the leadership of the Major League Baseball Players Association against a faction pushing to replace the union's lead negotiator. “When you have inexperienced people who haven’t been doing this for a long time,...

National League West Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023: 100-62, first place, lost to Arizona in Division Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (ninth season). Opening Day: March 20...

Scott Boras: MLB market heating up for pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery

Mar. 04, 2024 17:29 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Scott Boras claims the free agent market is intensifying for two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and left-hander Jordan Montgomery with opening day 3 1/2 weeks away for most teams. “I think there's a pitching panic going on in Major League Baseball...

Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Feb. 25, 2024 15:30 PM EST

Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The slugger can opt out of the deal after each of the first two seasons, according to the person who spoke to the AP on...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora agrees with MLB Commissioner on free agent deadline: 'We need news'

Feb. 16, 2024 15:04 PM EST

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora agrees with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred that he'd like to see a deadline for signing free agents. "We need news,” Cora said, speaking about the subject at the team's spring training site. “The offseason was boring for...

MLB's free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says

Feb. 13, 2024 20:13 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal on Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations, taking one of the remaining marquee free agents off the market as most of the 30 teams reported for spring training...