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Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout. Five of the world's top athletes, each with a long list of epic accomplishments with their respective teams. Well paid, too. Ohtani cashed in on his success on Saturday, agreeing to a $700...

Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with his singular on-field performance, getting a record $700 million to make a 30-mile move up Interstate 5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His agent, Nez Balelo, issued a midafternoon news release Saturday...
San Francisco Giants sign Tsutsugo and Jefferies to minor league contracts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Japanese first baseman and outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants that includes an invitation to spring training. Tsutsugo played in the club's farm system this year and re-signed as a free agent. The...

Brewers OF Jackson Chourio could earn $142.5 million over 10 years if he wins two MVP awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Jackson Chourio could earn $142.5 million over 10 years if he wins two MVP awards, according to his new contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. A 19-year-old outfielder, Chourio was guaranteed $82 million over eight seasons in the deal announced Monday, the largest...

Braves get David Fletcher and Max Stassi from Angels for Evan White and Tyler Thomas
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves obtained infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for infielder Evan White and left-hander Tyler Thomas. Fletcher, 29, hit .247 with two homers and 12 RBIs in 33 games with the Angels this season and...

Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks finalize $80 million, 4-year contract
PHOENIX (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized an $80 million, four-year contract on Friday. The sides had agreed to terms Wednesday subject to a successful physical. The agreement includes a conditional option for 2028 that could make the deal worth $100...
Maryland Senate president expresses concerns over framework of Orioles' lease
The president of Maryland's state Senate expressed concerns Friday about tying the Baltimore Orioles' new lease at Camden Yards to an agreement on development near the ballpark. A spokesman for Gov. Wes Moore said the administration will work to address those concerns, with less than...

Red Sox acquire Gold Glove-winning OF Tyler O'Neill from Cardinals for 2 pitchers
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox acquired outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, bringing in a two-time Gold Glove winner to replace the departing Alex Verdugo. St. Louis received right-handers Nick Robertson and Victor Santos in return. ...

New York Mets and reliever Jorge López agree to $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Relief pitcher Jorge López and the New York Mets have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement was pending a physical and...

Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros and free-agent catcher Victor Caratini finalized their $12 million, two-year contract Thursday. Caratini gets a $6 million salary each of the next two seasons and can earn $500,000 each year in performance bonuses for plate appearances. ...
