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Baltimore Orioles and reliever Andrew Kittredge finalize $10 million, 1-year contract
Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday. The reliever gets a $9 million salary this year and the agreement includes a $9 million team option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. Kittredge can earn $250,000 in...
Orioles agree to $10 million, 1-year deal with reliever Andrew Kittredge, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with reliever Andrew Kittredge, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement has not been announced. The deal...
Drew Rasmussen and Rays agree to $8.5M, 2-year deal that could be worth $28M over 3 seasons
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing Tuesday to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that could be worth up to $28 million over three seasons. Rasmussen receives a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $2...
Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees' spring training home in nearby Tampa. ...
Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday. Urshela can earn an additional $450,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 300, 350, 400 and 450, and $50,000 for 500. ...
A's, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says
Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Urshela's deal is pending a physical, the person said Friday, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because...
Athletics acquire LHP Jeffrey Springs in multiplayer deal with the Rays
The Athletics are building a new-look rotation for their big move to Sacramento. The A's added to their pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. The A's also received fellow left-hander Jacob Lopez from Tampa...
Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Danny Jansen finalize $8.5 million, 1-year contract
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Veteran catcher Danny Jansen and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized an $8.5 million, one-year contract Thursday. The deal includes a $12 million mutual option for 2026 with a $500,000 buyout. Jansen, who turns 30 in April, hit .205 with nine...
Rays manager Kevin Cash embraces unusual home arrangement after roof damage to Tropicana Field
DALLAS (AP) — Rays manager Kevin Cash returned to the Tampa Bay area the morning after Hurricane Milton struck the Florida coast in October and saw the extensive damage to the roof of his home ballpark, Tropicana Field. “Like many people, I didn't think it was real,” Cash said...
Rays' opener moved back a day, giving more time to prepare temporary Steinbrenner Field home
DALLAS (AP) — The Rays' opener against the Colorado Rockies was pushed back a day until March 28 to give Tampa Bay an extra day to adapt the New York Yankees' Steinbrenner Field. Tampa Bay is playing home games at the Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa, Florida, this year...
