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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...
Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says
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...
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65
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,"...
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject...
World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty
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. ...
Right-hander Griffin Canning and Mets agree to $4.25 million, 1-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — Griffin Canning agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, giving them another option for the back end of their revamped rotation. The 28-year-old right-hander can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for games...
'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments
Patrick Mahomes threw a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl. Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win a World Series game. Stephen Curry said “nuit, nuit” to win an Olympic basketball title in Paris, Noah Lyles won 100-meter gold by about the smallest margin possible, and Sabrina...
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...
City switcher: Clay Holmes confident and excited about move from bullpen to rotation with NY Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — After spending six years in the bullpen, Clay Holmes is confident he can become an effective starting pitcher and he's excited about the change. He also was optimistic his move across town to the New York Mets might even send a positive signal to a certain superstar...
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...
