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...

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

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...

New Yankees reliever Devin Williams looking forward to spending more time in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams found autumn in New York so inviting. “I typically go out of the country for like a week or so once the season’s over. Instead, this year, I actually went to New York and spent 10 days in October,” he said Tuesday. “Good restaurants, shopping....

Milwaukee Brewers complete their staff by hiring Julio Borbón as first base coach

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Julio Borbón has joined Milwaukee’s staff as the Brewers’ first base coach after spending the last three seasons working in the Minnesota Twins organization. Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold announced the hire of Borbón on Tuesday. Borbón...

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin

NEW YORK (AP) — After acquiring Juan Soto for a one-year rental and failing to keep him as a free agent, the New York Yankees are taking the same chance with Devin Williams. New York acquired the All-Star closer from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield...

The New York Yankees are trading for All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, AP source says

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...

Shortstop Willy Adames and San Francisco Giants finalize $182 million, 7-year contract

DALLAS (AP) — Willy Adames and San Francisco finalized a $182 million, seven-year contract on Tuesday, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career. It’s a big splash by the Giants’ new-look front office, which is now led by former All-Star...

Brewers manager going to miss departing shortstop Willy Adames: 'Losing this guy, whew'

DALLAS (AP) — Brewers manager Pat Murphy has seen a lot of good players leave during his time in Milwaukee, and he isn't ready to think about next season without departing shortstop Willy Adames. “He was a leader in our clubhouse. He did as much for the ballclub as anybody,”...

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition...