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Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history

Nov. 22, 2024 02:33 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly. The Japanese and Los Angeles Dodgers superstar won his third Most Valuable Player award, this time picking up his first MVP in the National League. He'd already won two in the American...

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Nov. 21, 2024 20:26 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of...

Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says

Nov. 20, 2024 20:16 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Roki Sasaki's posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign the prized Japanese pitcher. “It kind of looks like the way it’s going to shake...

Infielder Kevin Newman and Los Angeles Angels reach $2.75 million, one-year deal

Nov. 14, 2024 16:25 PM EST

Infielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $2.5 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout. A 31-year-old veteran of seven...

Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved

Nov. 14, 2024 14:34 PM EST

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday. Judge Christopher Lopez gave the go ahead during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston that lasted 90 minutes. ...

Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

Nov. 12, 2024 17:04 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O'Hoppe. The Angels announced the deal Tuesday, adding their third veteran already in the offseason. D'Arnaud is...

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Nov. 11, 2024 22:32 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte. New York...

Angels SS Zach Neto could miss start of 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery

Nov. 08, 2024 21:42 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto could miss the start of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. Angels general manager Perry Minasian announced Friday that Neto had surgery earlier in the week. “He will miss...

Angels announce $2.5 million, 1-year contract with RHP Kyle Hendricks

Nov. 07, 2024 22:57 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Kyle Hendricks finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday. Hendricks had spent his entire big league career with the Chicago Cubs. He is 97-81 with a 3.68 ERA in 270 starts and six relief appearances over...

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty

Nov. 07, 2024 14:39 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this year's postseason. Sometimes, all that money really...