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

Dec. 23, 2024 21:39 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 2-year deal with left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow surgery

Dec. 23, 2024 21:22 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox finalized a 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 on June 21 against...

MLB Free Agent Signings List

Dec. 23, 2024 21:07 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 41 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...

Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland on 1-year deal, first baseman's third stint with Guardians

Dec. 23, 2024 19:54 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Even after leaving Cleveland, Carlos Santana remained a fan favorite and was warmly welcomed back as a visitor. He's home again. Santana signed a one-year, $12 million contract and returned Monday for his third stint with the Guardians, who have an...

Phillies add depth to bullpen with $4 million, 1-year deal for reliever Joe Ross

Dec. 23, 2024 19:49 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a $4 million, one-year contract on Monday. The 31-year-old Ross made 10 starts and 25 total appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. He went 3-6 with a 3.77 ERA. ...

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says

Dec. 23, 2024 19:48 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was subject to a successful...

Major League Baseball and its umpires reach 5-year collective bargaining agreement

Dec. 23, 2024 19:37 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and its umpires reached a tentative agreement on a five-year collective bargaining agreement, extending labor peace to a quarter-century in what used to be a contentious relationship. The deal, announced Monday by the Major League Umpires...

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...

Andrew McCutchen, confident he can be difference maker, returns to Pirates on $5M, 1-year deal

Dec. 23, 2024 16:35 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen can sense the end of his baseball career coming. It's not quite here yet. The five-time All-Star agreed to a $5 million, one-year deal on Monday to stay in Pittsburgh for the 2025 season, confident he can still be a...

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Dec. 22, 2024 19:21 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Garcia had 75 strikeouts and only 16 walks in 59 2/3 innings over 72...