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Jordan Mongtomery switches agents from Scott Boras to Joel Wolfe of Wasserman after 1-year deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Montgomery switched agents from Scott Boras to Joel Wolfe of Wasserman Media Group after his drawn out free agency ended with a $25 million, one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks rather than a long-term deal. Montgomery's agent with the players'...
J.D. Martinez has shot to address lower back tightness, further delaying debut with Mets
ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star J.D. Martinez was given a shot on Tuesday to address lower back tightness that has delayed his debut with the New York Mets. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he spoke with Martinez, who has been working at the team's facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida,...
Mets and Julio Teheran finalize 1-year contract, filling hole in rotation
CINCINNATI (AP) — Julio Teheran and the New York Mets finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract on Friday, filling an immediate need in the team's injury-depleted rotation. A longtime Mets nemesis with the rival Braves, the veteran right-hander is scheduled to start Monday night...
Mets' Bickford is released after winning in arbitration, gets termination pay rather than salary
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Phil Bickford was released by the New York Mets on Tuesday after clearing waivers, the second major league player cut loose this month after winning in salary arbitration. The 28-year-old reliever will receive $217,742 in termination pay rather than the...
J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — J.D. Martinez and the New York Mets finalized a $12 million, one-year contract on Saturday. The 36-year-old designated hitter gets a $2.5 million signing bonus, $2 million this year and $7.5 million in deferred money, payable in $1.5 million installments...
Rangers' Langford and Brewers' Chourio to open season in majors. Orioles send Holliday to minors
Texas’ Wyatt Langford and Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio will open the season in the majors. Jackson Holliday – the exciting young Baltimore Orioles infielder – won’t be joining them in the big leagues just yet. The Rangers announced Langford will open in the...
J.D. Martinez agrees to $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets, AP source says
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
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,...
National League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023: 100-62, first place, lost to Arizona in Division Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (ninth season). Opening Day: March 20...
Scott Boras: MLB market heating up for pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery
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...
