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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...

Wade Miley's $12 million mutual option with Brewers declined and he becomes free agent

Oct. 31, 2024 19:28 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pitcher Wade Miley’s $12 million mutual option with the Milwaukee Brewers for 2025 was declined, the team said Thursday, causing the left-hander to get a $1.5 million buyout and become a free agent. Miley, who turns 38 on Nov. 13, made just two starts this season...

Brewers shuffle their hitting staff with Al LeBoeuf and Eric Theisen getting promoted from minors

Oct. 22, 2024 09:45 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have made a change at hitting coach, with Al LeBoeuf and Eric Theisen getting promoted from their Triple-A affiliate. Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold announced the moves on Monday. LeBoeuf will have the...

Brewers' Pat Murphy keeping close eye on the playoffs while looking for ways to get better

Oct. 10, 2024 16:57 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some players and coaches brood over heartbreaking playoff losses so much that they can’t bear to watch the rest of the postseason. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy has taken an entirely different approach in the week since his team squandered a two-run, ninth-inning...