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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...

St. Louis Cardinals reach multi-year agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Nov. 07, 2024 13:38 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports...

Calling Soto 'Mona Lisa of the museum,' Boras indicates client may try to top Ohtani's record $700M

Nov. 06, 2024 15:22 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Agent Scott Boras indicated Juan Soto may be seeking to top Shohei Ohtani’s record $700 million contract because he is three years younger than the Japanese two-way star was when he reached his deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Boras gave a pun-filled,...

Mets decline Maton's option and give qualifying offers to Alonso, Manaea and Severino

Nov. 04, 2024 21:24 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — In their first set of major business decisions this offseason, the New York Mets declined a 2025 contract option on reliever Phil Maton and made $21.05 million qualifying offers Monday to starters Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. Maton became a free agent after the...

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...

Brewers decline 2025 option on Devin Williams. He remains with team and is arbitration eligible

Nov. 03, 2024 18:28 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers declined closer Devin Williams’ $10.5 million club option for 2025, though the two-time NL reliever of the year remains with the team while being arbitration eligible for one more season. In other moves announced Sunday, the Brewers picked...

Catcher Gary Sánchez becomes free agent after 2025 mutual option with Brewers gets declined

Nov. 02, 2024 15:03 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Sánchez's $11 million mutual option for 2025 was declined by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, making the catcher a free agent. Sánchez, who turns 32 on Dec. 2, receives a $4 million buyout to go along with his $3 million salary for 2024. ...

Zack Minasian promoted to Giants' general manager, joining brother, Angels' Perry Minasian, as GMs

Nov. 01, 2024 22:18 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Zack Minasian and older brother Perry get chatting, they typically focus the talk on their children more than baseball. That is partly because Major League Baseball rules limit what they can discuss when it comes to personnel on their respective teams —...

Brewers' Rhys Hoskins exercises his $18 million option for 2025 season

Nov. 01, 2024 14:38 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins exercised his $18 million option for 2025 on Friday rather than take a $4 million buyout and again become a free agent. Hoskins had signed a $34 million, two-year contract in January after missing the 2023 season due to...