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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...
Marlins agree to 1-year contract with INF Eric Wagaman
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...
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful...
World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball's luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty, and the $97.1 million bill for the New York Mets raises their tax total under high-spending owner Steve Cohen to nearly $229 million. ...
Max Kepler and Phillies finalize $10 million, 1-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Kepler and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Friday with the expectation he'll become the team's starting left fielder. Kelpler spent his entire 10-year career with the Minnesota Twins. Over 1,072 games, Kepler is a .237...
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...
Sidearm-throwing lefty reliever Hoby Milner agrees to 1-year deal with his local Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Left-handed reliever Hoby Milner agreed to a $2.5 million. one-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, joining the team he grew up watching in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and where he still lives. The sidearm-throwing Milner, who turns 34 next month,...
Right-hander Griffin Canning and Mets agree to $4.25 million, 1-year contract
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...
Sugano's resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank
When Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, pitching for Japan against the United States, it was a pretty good preview of what the major leagues might feel like. “Having the opportunity to pitch at Dodger Stadium in the 2017 WBC against the...
With Roki Sasaki looming, Orioles left $2.1 million unspent from allotment and Dodgers $1.9 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Los Angeles Dodgers around $1.9 million in a year there was speculation Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki would be available. Major League Baseball's...
