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Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract
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. ...
Reactions to the death of baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson
Reactions to the death of baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson: ___ “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball...
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,"...
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject...
Reds acquire veteran catcher Jose Trevino in a trade with the Yankees
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran catcher Jose Trevino in a trade with the New York Yankees on Friday. Known more for his defensive ability, Trevino batted .215 with eight homers and 28 RBIs in 74 games for the AL East champions this year. He was a backup by...
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 35 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...
A's, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says
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...
'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments
Patrick Mahomes threw a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl. Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game. Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit” to win an Olympic basketball title in Paris, Noah Lyles won 100-meter gold by about the smallest margin possible, and Sabrina...
Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger experienced a World Series title at old Yankee Stadium. That's when his dad Clay was part of the 1999 and 2000 champions. “I have small memories of like the playroom, the kids' playroom that I would go to during the games,” Cody...
The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
NEW YORK (AP) — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. “I acquired his dad back in the day. Now I acquired his son,” the New York Yankees general manager said Wednesday. In the first 10 days after...
