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Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell as VP of baseball operations and assistant GM

Nov. 16, 2024 02:09 AM EST

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the move Friday. Bell will oversee the player development and physical and mental...

Reliever Justin Wilson and Red Sox agree to $2.25 million, one-year contract

Nov. 14, 2024 16:09 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a $2.25 million, one-year contract. Wilson can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $150,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60. Boston also said it had...

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...

MLB Calendar

Nov. 07, 2024 12:42 PM EST

Through Dec. 15 — Period for Nippon Professional Baseball clubs to post players for availability to MLB clubs. Nov. 11 — BBWAA awards finalists announced. Nov. 18 — Rookie of the Year Awards announced. Nov. 19-21 — Owners meetings, New York. ...

Kyle Hendricks and Angels agree to $2.5 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Nov. 06, 2024 21:51 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a...

Brewers' Matt Arnold selected as MLB executive of the year

Nov. 04, 2024 20:41 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold was chosen Major League Baseball’s executive of the year after constructing a roster that won a second straight NL Central title in the league’s smallest market. The award is voted on by executives...

Chicago Cubs claim lefty Rob Zastryzny off waivers from Milwaukee

Nov. 04, 2024 18:11 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs claimed left-hander Rob Zastryzny off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 32-year-old Zastryzny posted a 1.17 ERA in nine appearances and three starts for Milwaukee last season while splitting time between the Brewers and Triple-A...

Matt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winners

Nov. 03, 2024 22:18 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners of baseball’s most famous fielding honor. Cleveland second baseman Andrés Giménez and left fielder Steven Kwan won for the...

Reliever David Robertson declines $7 million mutual option with Texas Rangers

Nov. 02, 2024 21:14 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Reliever David Robertson declined his $7 million mutual option with the Texas Rangers on Saturday, triggering a $1.5 million buyout and becoming a free agent. Robertson agreed in January to a one-year contract that included a $10 million salary, of which $5...

Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs, AP source says

Nov. 02, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million player option with the Chicago Cubs, answering a major offseason question for the team. A person familiar with the move confirmed the decision on Saturday on condition of anonymity because it hadn't been announced by the...