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Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers

Dec. 09, 2023 20:24 PM EST

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

Dec. 09, 2023 16:58 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 22:51 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 22:08 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 21:36 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 19:31 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 18:59 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 18:21 PM EST

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

Dec. 08, 2023 17:43 PM EST

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

Dec. 07, 2023 20:42 PM EST

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. ...