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NL Central Preview: Cardinals, Cubs and Reds are at the front of a wide-open division

Mar. 18, 2024 15:16 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. The Chicago Cubs added Shota Imanaga and Héctor Neris. Even the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates jumped into free agency. There are no tanking teams in the NL Central right now, making for...

National League Central Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ MILWAUKEE BREWERS 2023: 92-70, first place, lost to Arizona in Wild Card Series. Manager: Pat Murphy (first season). Opening Day: March 28...

South Korea, Mexico, Britain and Alabama are among MLB's scheduled stops in 2024

Mar. 14, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Beginning with its ninth international opener, Major League Baseball is traveling all over the world in 2024. Here are some dates to remember for the upcoming season: SEOUL SERIES - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego...

Scott Boras: MLB market heating up for pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery

Mar. 04, 2024 17:29 PM EST

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...

Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs

Feb. 28, 2024 15:54 PM EST

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Cody Bellinger's free agency dragged into spring training, and it ended without the long-term deal he sought. The process led him back to the Chicago Cubs, though, and that was enough to leave the 2019 NL MVP smiling. “I'm super happy that it...

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox

Feb. 27, 2024 18:58 PM EST

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs finalized Cody Bellinger's $80 million, three-year contract on Tuesday after they traded left-hander Bailey Horn to the White Sox, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster. Bellinger, who turns 29 in July, will make $27.5 million this year. He has...

Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Feb. 25, 2024 15:30 PM EST

Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The slugger can opt out of the deal after each of the first two seasons, according to the person who spoke to the AP on...

Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry

Feb. 20, 2024 19:26 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland's new manager, Stephen Vogt, isn't sure why this year's free agent market has entered a deep freeze even as temperatures heat up during spring training in Arizona and Florida. He just wants to see it thaw as quickly as possible. ...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora agrees with MLB Commissioner on free agent deadline: 'We need news'

Feb. 16, 2024 15:04 PM EST

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora agrees with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred that he'd like to see a deadline for signing free agents. "We need news,” Cora said, speaking about the subject at the team's spring training site. “The offseason was boring for...

MLB's free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says

Feb. 13, 2024 20:13 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal on Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations, taking one of the remaining marquee free agents off the market as most of the 30 teams reported for spring training...