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Pitchers dominate Rule 5 draft, comprising 11 of 15 unprotected players picked in big league phase
DALLAS (AP) — Pitchers again dominated the big league phase of the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings, comprising 11 of the 15 unprotected players who were picked Wednesday. The 121-loss Chicago White Sox had the first pick and selected 24-year-old right-hander Shane Smith from...
Rangers get slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Marlins for prospects and sign a reliever
DALLAS (AP) — Texas acquired slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Miami for three minor league players Wednesday during the winter meetings, and the Rangers later signed reliever Jacob Webb to a $1.25 million contract to bolster their bullpen. The Rangers made those moves a...
Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games
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...
Robinson Chirinos replaces Fredi González as Baltimore Orioles bench coach
BALTIMORE (AP) — Robinson Chirinos replaced Fredi González on Monday as the Baltimore Orioles' bench coach under manager Brandon Hyde. Chirinos, 40, was a big league catcher in 11 seasons through 2022, finishing with the Orioles. He hit .226 with 95 homers and 306 RBIs in 714...
Dodgers name Chris Woodward first base coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Woodward has been named first base coach by the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his second stint on manager Dave Roberts' staff. The Dodgers made the announcement Friday night. Woodward was the Dodgers first base coach from 2016-18 before leaving to take over...
Marlins introduce Clayton McCullough as the ideal fit for their rebuilding franchise
MIAMI (AP) — After spending the past several seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton McCullough has seen what it takes to win. McCullough, hired this month by the Miami Marlins as the 17th manager in club history, only needed a few conversations with Marlins executives before...
Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner. Pitcher Félix Hernández, outfielder Carlos González and infielders Dustin Pedroia...
Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday. Judge Christopher Lopez gave the go ahead during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston that lasted 90 minutes. ...
Guardians manager Vogt tweaks staff after winning AL Central title. Willis, Alomar Jr. both return
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt will have two invaluable coaches again by his side for his second season. A finalist for AL Manager of the Year after leading Cleveland to 92 regular-season wins and an AL Central title, Vogt tweaked his staff on Wednesday with the...
Texas Rangers hire 2023 NL top manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have hired former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations. Texas announced Schumaker's addition to its front office on Wednesday, when the team also signed right-handed pitcher Luis Curvelo to a...
