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Dodgers set to re-sign outfielder Teoscar Hernández for $66 million over 3 years, AP source says

Dec. 28, 2024 04:01 AM EST

Teoscar Hernández is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free agent outfielder has agreed with the reigning World Series champions on a $66 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Friday night. The...

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

Dec. 28, 2024 02:36 AM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Friday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a...

Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, 1-year deal

Dec. 28, 2024 01:44 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, one-year contract on Friday. The two-time All-Star gets a slight raise from his $14.2 million salary with the Yankees. His agreement includes a one-time assignment bonus...

Baseball players Bregman and Buehler team on ownership of horse that wins for 1st time

Dec. 27, 2024 22:37 PM EST

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — All-Star baseball players Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler have teamed as owners of a 3-year-old colt that won for the first time at Santa Anita on Friday. March of Time defeated four rivals by 2 1/4 lengths to win a six-furlong sprint race worth $60,000 that...

Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says

Dec. 26, 2024 16:41 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ...

Red Sox finalize $18.25M, 2-year deal with Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow surgery

Dec. 26, 2024 16:34 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox finalized an $18.25 million, two-year contract on Monday with left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow ligament surgery. Sandoval, 28, made 16 starts for the Los Angeles Angels this year, going 2-8 with a 5.08 ERA before tearing his UCL...

Phillies have no plans to start pitching prospect Andrew Painter in spring training following injury

Dec. 23, 2024 18:32 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Painter hurt his elbow during spring training in 2023 and had surgery that July 25 with Los Angeles...

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record

Dec. 23, 2024 18:09 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods...

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Dec. 21, 2024 20:47 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,"...

World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty

Dec. 20, 2024 20:20 PM EST

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. ...