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Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Mar. 18, 2024 22:30 PM EDT

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to...

NL West Preview: Ohtani-led Dodgers team to beat in division with reigning league champion D-backs

Mar. 18, 2024 15:27 PM EDT

Dave Roberts is quickly learning all about the constant fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the increased attention he brings each day to the Los Angeles Dodgers from across the world in Japan. The veteran manager let loose recently at spring training and breakdanced on the field...

Giants and PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon part ways after 24 years

Mar. 18, 2024 12:37 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension. The Giants said Monday there were “extensive discussions” about a new deal after...

J.D. Davis and Oakland Athletics finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract

Mar. 16, 2024 16:17 PM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Third baseman J.D. Davis and the Oakland Athletics finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract on Saturday, a deal that allows him to earn $1 million more in performance bonuses. Davis would get $100,000 each for 250 and 350 plate appearances, $150,000...

South Korea, Mexico, Britain and Alabama are among MLB's scheduled stops in 2024

Mar. 14, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Beginning with its ninth international opener, Major League Baseball is traveling all over the world in 2024. Here are some dates to remember for the upcoming season: SEOUL SERIES - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego...

Returns from Tommy John surgery may seem routine. Recovery can be full of grief, angst and isolation

Mar. 13, 2024 06:01 AM EDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — One August morning in 2022 while all alone at the Oakland Coliseum, Daulton Jefferies plopped down in the grass and wept. The pitcher cried for a good 45 minutes. Six years after becoming a first-round draft pick and days after his 27th birthday, he...

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

Mar. 12, 2024 09:42 AM EDT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time All-Star's 62nd...

J.D. Davis released by San Francisco Giants after beating team in arbitration

Mar. 11, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Third baseman J.D. Davis was released by the San Francisco Giants on Monday after beating the team last month in salary arbitration and will get just over $1.1 million in termination pay rather than a $6.9 million salary. Davis was awarded the salary by a...

Red Sox make long-term investment in Bello as they await clarity on Giolito's elbow

Mar. 07, 2024 23:44 PM EST

After getting bad news about the biggest offseason addition to their rotation, the Boston Red Sox are making a major long-term investment in the team's top returning pitcher. Young right-hander Brayan Bello agreed to a $55 million, six-year contract Thursday that includes a club...

Matt Chapman says he has 'unfinished business' in Bay Area after signing deal with Giants

Mar. 04, 2024 15:50 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The more Matt Chapman looked around, the more the four-time Gold Glove third baseman realized he wanted to go back to the Bay Area. “It just seemed like it was destiny,” Chapman said. “I think we’ve got some unfinished business.” ...