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Alexander makes opening day squad. Montgomery not on roster, so D-Backs can't make qualifying offer

Mar. 28, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Blaze Alexander was on the Arizona Diamondbacks' opening day roster. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery was not. Alexander was to make his big league debut at designated hitter for the defending National League champion Diamondbacks against Colorado on Thursday night. ...

Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source

Mar. 26, 2024 22:51 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night...

J.D. Martinez agrees to $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets, AP source says

Mar. 21, 2024 23:26 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a...

Agent Scott Boras defends himself and union leadership against a faction pushing for new negotiator

Mar. 20, 2024 19:45 PM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Agent Scott Boras defended himself and the leadership of the Major League Baseball Players Association against a faction pushing to replace the union's lead negotiator. “When you have inexperienced people who haven’t been doing this for a long time,...

American League West Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:08 AM EDT

Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series. Manager: Joe Espada (first season). Opening Day: March 28...

Scott Boras thinks `pitching panic' is setting in. Sonny Gray's iffy hamstring may prove he's right

Mar. 04, 2024 17:51 PM EST

Scott Boras thinks an uptick in what he's calling “pitching panic” will heat up the market for free agents and Boras clients Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, top-end starters still looking for work with opening day less than a month away. "We’ve got so many starting pitchers...

Scott Boras: MLB market heating up for pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery

Mar. 04, 2024 17:29 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Scott Boras claims the free agent market is intensifying for two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and left-hander Jordan Montgomery with opening day 3 1/2 weeks away for most teams. “I think there's a pitching panic going on in Major League Baseball...

Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs

Feb. 28, 2024 15:54 PM EST

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Cody Bellinger's free agency dragged into spring training, and it ended without the long-term deal he sought. The process led him back to the Chicago Cubs, though, and that was enough to leave the 2019 NL MVP smiling. “I'm super happy that it...

Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Feb. 25, 2024 15:30 PM EST

Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The slugger can opt out of the deal after each of the first two seasons, according to the person who spoke to the AP on...

Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry

Feb. 20, 2024 19:26 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland's new manager, Stephen Vogt, isn't sure why this year's free agent market has entered a deep freeze even as temperatures heat up during spring training in Arizona and Florida. He just wants to see it thaw as quickly as possible. ...