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Mets' top executives hint Alonso's return is growing less likely
NEW YORK (AP) — It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone. The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the New York Mets’ most popular and prolific power hitter is likely...
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and Nationals agree to a $3.5 million, 2-year contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a $3.5 million, two-year contract. Ogasawara gets a $1.5 million salary this season and $2 million in 2026. The 27-year-old was made available to Major League Baseball...
Pete Medhurst, the voice of Navy football for the past 12 years, dies at age 55
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Pete Medhurst, a longtime radio broadcaster for Navy athletics, has died. He was 55. Navy's athletic department, which spoke with Medhurst's family, announced his death on social media Tuesday. The Capital Gazette reported in late October that Medhurst was...
Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López agreed to terms on a 1-year contract, the team announced Saturday. It's a $3 million deal with $500,000 in performance bonuses: $250,000 for games pitched and $250,000 for games finished. He would...
Nationals and infielder Amed Rosario agree to $2 million, 1-year contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Amed Rosario and the Washington Nationals agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract. Rosario, 29, hit .280 with 18 doubles, three triples, three home runs, 32 RBIs, 13 stolen bases and 29 scores over 103 games last season with Tampa Bay,...
Josh Bell and Washington Nationals finalize $6 million, 1-year contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — First baseman Josh Bell and the Washington Nationals finalized a $6 million, one-year contract on Sunday. Bell returned to Washington after spending the 2021 season and bulk of 2022 there, hitting .278 with 41 homers, 145 RBIs and 48 doubles in 247 games. He was...
MLB panel cuts Nationals TV rights fees by 20% for 2024-26
NEW YORK (AP) — A Major League Baseball panel cut the rights fees owed the Washington Nationals from the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network by 20% for each of the final three seasons of the five-year period through 2026, citing a deteriorating cable television market. MLB’s Revenue...
Nationals re-sign pitcher Trevor Williams for 2 years and $14 million
The Washington Nationals are bringing back pitcher Trevor Williams. The team agreed to terms with Williams on a two-year contract worth $14 million and announced the deal Tuesday. The right-handed starter spent the past two seasons with Washington. Williams made just...
Nationals agree with Josh Bell on a 1-year, $6M contract, AP source says
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Bell on a one-year contract worth $6 million according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Sunday because the deal was subject to a...
Phillies add depth to bullpen with $4 million, 1-year deal for reliever Joe Ross
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a $4 million, one-year contract on Monday. Ross can earn an additional $1 million in bonuses for days on the active roster: $333,333 each for 60 and 120, and $333,334 for 170. ...
