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Mike Schmidt: Davey Johnson's days as a champion manager, player should earn him a Cooperstown call
The Hall of Fame could be getting some new members this weekend, by way of the Contemporary Baseball Era committee. I bet you didn’t know that existed. Up for election this year are managers Cito Gaston, Dave Johnson, Lou Piniella and Jim Leyland, umpires Joe West and Ed Montague,...
Maeda hopes signing with Tigers will spread Detroit logo's use in Japan
DETROIT (AP) — Kenta Maeda sees a lot of the Old English “D” on jerseys and caps in Japan. “That's a pretty cool-looking logo,” he said. “I think a lot of people in Japan are already wearing hats and jerseys not knowing it’s the Detroit Tigers, just for the looks.” ...
MLB and Sirius XM extended broadcast agreement through 2028 season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and Sirius XM extended their broadcast agreement by five years through the 2028 season. The deal announced Thursday continues a relationship that started in 2005. Sirius carries broadcasts of all regular season and postseason...
Mets and free-agent pitcher Luis Severino finalizing $13 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Free-agent pitcher Luis Severino and the New York Mets are finalizing a $13 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the agreement. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the team had not...
Royals sign utilityman Garrett Hampson to $2 million, 1-year contract
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Speedy utilityman Garrett Hampson and the Kansas City Royals agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract. Hampson can earn $200,000 in performance bonuses: $60,000 each for 250, 300, 350, 400 and 450 plate appearances. Hampson started...
Baltimore’s Félix Bautista and Milwaukee’s Devin Williams win MLB's Reliever of the Year Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore’s Félix Bautista was a unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Milwaukee’s Devin Williams won the Trevor Hoffman National League honor on Wednesday. Bautista, a 28-year-old right-hander, was 8-2 with a...
Baseball minor leaguers complete first executive board since unionizing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minor league players elected their first association representatives and alternate representatives since unionizing when the Major League Baseball Players Association held an executive board meeting Wednesday of both big leaguers and minor leaguers. Cameron Junker,...
Andre Dawson asks baseball Hall of Fame to change cap on plaque to Cubs from Expos
CHICAGO (AP) — Andre Dawson says he sent a letter to baseball Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark asking to change the cap on his plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs, a decision by the hall he disagreed with as soon as it was made over his objection 13 years ago. ...
Kyle Gibson can earn $500,000 in annual performance bonuses in deal with Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kyle Gibson can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses each season in his deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, which guarantees the 36-year-old right-hander $13 million. Gibson's contract, announced Nov. 21, calls for a $12 million salary next year and...
Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger selected MLB's Comeback Players of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger were selected Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year on Tuesday. The pair, both free agents, were chosen in voting by MLB.com beat writers. Hendriks, a 34-year-old right-hander, made...
