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Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber's first venture into free agency turned into a return trip. The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner agreed Friday to rejoin the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts last season before undergoing Tommy John surgery, a person familiar with the...
Larry Day follows Rob Cerfolio from Cleveland to St. Louis, becomes director of player development
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Larry Day was hired by the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday as director of player development, Matt Pierpont as director of pitching and Carl Kochan as director of performance, moves that followed two seasons of failing to reach the playoffs. Day, who turns 40 on...
Manny Acta returns to bench coach role with Mariners under manager Dan Wilson
SEATTLE (AP) — Manny Acta returned to the Seattle Mariners bench coach job on Tuesday under manager Dan Wilson, a role Acta held from 2018-19 under manager Scott Servais. Acta was Seattle’s third base coach from 2016-17 and 2020 through this season. He managed Cleveland from...
Mariners get infielder Austin Shenton from Rays for cash
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Austin Shenton from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, right-hander JT Chargois was designated for assignment by the Mariners. The 26-year-old Shenton made his major league debut...
Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster
NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman's play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts. WFAN made the announcement Thursday. “It’s great to be home," said Sims, a former reporter for the New York Daily News. ...
Mitch Haniger declines to exercise opt out, keeps $15.5 million salary in Mariners deal
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Right fielder Mitch Haniger declined to exercise his opt out with the Seattle Mariners on Monday and will remain with the team in a contract that calls for a $15.5 million salary next year. Haniger agreed to a $43.5 million, three-year deal before the 2023...
Mariners decline Jorge Polanco's $12 million option, allowing him to become a free agent
SEATTLE (AP) — Second baseman Jorge Polanco's $12 million option was declined Friday by the Seattle Mariners, who will pay a $750,000 buyout and allow him to become a free agent. Seattle also said infielder Luis Urías cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent. ...
Speedster Duke Ellis is on Yankees' ALDS roster after playing just 11 major league games
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke Ellis was brought back to the Yankees for their last pre-postseason workout. The 26-year-old outfielder did running drills and was told by manager Aaron Boone that he was on New York's AL Division Series roster against Kansas City. “Big smile on my face of...
Luke Weaver becomes Yankees closer after getting cut by Reds and Mariners
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver walked onto the Wrigley Field mound last month for his big league closing debut and was far from stoic. “I couldn’t see straight. I was blacked out for the most part. I was pure adrenaline,” the New York Yankees pitcher said. “Heightened vision...
The final day for the Oakland Athletics arrives ahead of next season's move away from the Bay
SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Mark Kotsay removed his Oakland jersey for the final time Sunday, it was bound for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Brent Rooker? His final jersey with the name Oakland across the front will be preserved in a frame and displayed on his wall at home. ...