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Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

Dec. 23, 2024 12:11 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods...

Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract

Dec. 22, 2024 14:14 PM EST

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday. Urshela can earn an additional $450,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 300, 350, 400 and 450, and $50,000 for 500. ...

Marlins agree to 1-year contract with INF Eric Wagaman

Dec. 20, 2024 22:51 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins and infielder Eric Wagaman have agreed to a one-year contract. The Marlins announced the deal on Friday. Infielder Vidal Bruján was designated for assignment to make room for Wagaman on the team's 40-man roster. The 27-year-old Wagaman...

Right-hander Griffin Canning and Mets agree to $4.25 million, 1-year contract

Dec. 20, 2024 16:15 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Griffin Canning agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, giving them another option for the back end of their revamped rotation. The 28-year-old right-hander can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for games...

A's, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says

Dec. 20, 2024 12:22 PM EST

Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Urshela's deal is pending a physical, the person said Friday, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because...

White Sox sign right-hander Bryse Wilson, trade catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Angels for cash

Dec. 18, 2024 15:53 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Wilson was 5-4 with a 4.04 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 34...

Washington Nationals win lottery for first No. 1 overall draft pick since teen Bryce Harper in 2010

Dec. 10, 2024 20:05 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft for the first time since selecting a 17-year-old Bryce Harper in 2010. Washington got the top overall pick in next summer's draft after winning a lottery in a drawing of ping-pong balls at...

Roki Sasaki bidding among MLB teams will start Tuesday and run until Jan. 23

Dec. 09, 2024 21:28 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Hard-throwing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 23. The Chiba Lotte Marines said Nov. 9 that they planned to make the 23-year-old Sasaki...

Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Dec. 03, 2024 12:23 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they have a reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next season. The Royals are one of four Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports...

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

Nov. 28, 2024 00:25 AM EST

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is also requesting Ippei Mizuhara, who previously pleaded guilty to bank and...