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

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. ...

MLB Free Agent Signings List

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...

Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use and apologizes. Cubs welcome him back into fold

CHICAGO (AP) — Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to welcome back their former star. In a statement released Thursday through Aurora Global...

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger experienced a World Series title at old Yankee Stadium. That's when his dad Clay was part of the 1999 and 2000 champions. “I have small memories of like the playroom, the kids' playroom that I would go to during the games,” Cody...

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

NEW YORK (AP) — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. “I acquired his dad back in the day. Now I acquired his son,” the New York Yankees general manager said Wednesday. In the first 10 days after...

Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker played his first major league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. “Those fans love their Cubs," Tucker said. "That’s kind of how it felt from, you know, the visiting...

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Cody Bellinger was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet. Chicago will send the Yankees $5 million as part of the trade. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the...

The New York Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet, AP source says

Mets sign Jared Young to a 1-year deal, adding depth at first base

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets signed infielder Jared Young to a one-year contract Monday, adding depth at first base after star slugger Pete Alonso became a free agent this fall. Young gets a $1.15 million salary while in the major leagues and a $425,000 salary while in the...

Milwaukee Brewers complete their staff by hiring Julio Borbón as first base coach

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Julio Borbón has joined Milwaukee’s staff as the Brewers’ first base coach after spending the last three seasons working in the Minnesota Twins organization. Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold announced the hire of Borbón on Tuesday. Borbón...