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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled
HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than...
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful...
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros on Friday, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters. The Cubs sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, one of their top...
Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin
NEW YORK (AP) — After acquiring Juan Soto for a one-year rental and failing to keep him as a free agent, the New York Yankees are taking the same chance with Devin Williams. New York acquired the All-Star closer from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield...
Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
DALLAS (AP) — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam's, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. They were given a bottle of celebratory...
Juan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, which start Sunday and run until Dec. 12. Soto met with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto...
MLB Qualifying Offers List
The one free agent who accepted a $21.05 million qualifying offer Tuesday and the 12 who rejected: ACCEPTED NATIONAL LEAGUE CINCINNATI (1) — Nick Martinez, rhp. ___ REJECTED AMERICAN LEAGUE ...
Alex Bregman has elbow surgery to remove a bone chip
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Third baseman Alex Bregman had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow. Agent Scott Boras revealed the operation during a news conference Wednesday at the general managers meetings. “He’s had his procedure. He’s going to be back...
Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames were among 13 free agents who received $21.05 million qualifying offers on Monday. Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Max Fried also were given the one-year offer before Monday's deadline. Players have until 4 p.m. EST on Nov....
MLB Qualifying Offers List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 13 free agents who received $21.05 million qualifying offers Monday. The players have until 4 p.m. EST on Nov. 19 to accept. AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (2) — Corbin Burnes, rhp; Anthony Santander, of. BOSTON (1) — Nick Pivetta,...
