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Justin Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued 2024 season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For the first time in nearly two decades as a major league pitcher, Justin Verlander didn't take an offseason break from throwing. He needed to keep a baseball in his hand so his shoulder would cooperate. He needed the routine, to maintain a rhythm. ...
Baltimore Orioles and reliever Andrew Kittredge finalize $10 million, 1-year contract
Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday. The reliever gets a $9 million salary this year and the agreement includes a $9 million team option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. Kittredge can earn $250,000 in...
Chris Martin guaranteed $5.5 million in 1-year deal with Rangers, can earn $500,000 bonuses
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Reliever Chris Martin is guaranteed $5.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. Martin gets a $1 million signing bonus as part of the agreement announced Jan. 6 and a $4.5 million...
Donovan Solano and Mariners finalize $3.5 million, 1-year contract
SEATTLE (AP) — Infielder Donovan Solano and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract on Monday. Solano can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $200,000 each for 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500. The...
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 62 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...
Cincinnati Reds headed back to airing games on FanDuel Sports Network after reaching agreement
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds announced Monday it had reached an agreement to return to their former regional sports network partner for the upcoming season. The Reds will have their games air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. Both sides announced in...
Just like Juan Soto, Sean Manaea was persuaded by New York Mets' family feeling
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets' family feeling, just like Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family side, as well,” Manaea said Monday during a Zoom call to discuss his $75 million,...
Roki Sasaki won't sign with New York Yankees, Texas Rangers or San Francisco Giants
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them. Giants general manager Zack Minasian announced during a news conference Monday to introduce Justin Verlander that San Francisco...
Chicago Cubs finalize $5 million, 1-year contract with right-hander Colin Rea
CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025, and the deal includes a $6 million club option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout. The team announced the...
Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants finalized a $15 million, one-year contract on Saturday. A three-time AL Cy Young Award winner, Verlander joins a projected rotation led by All-Star right-hander Logan Webb. Verlander went 5-6 with a...
