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Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents

Nov. 23, 2024 01:28 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts. Right-hander Jordan Romano, left-hander...

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

Nov. 22, 2024 17:05 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent pitchers Luis Gabriel Moreno and Alejandro Crisostomo were suspended for 80 games each by Major League Baseball on Friday following positive tests for performance-enhancing substances under the minor league drug program. Moreno tested positive for...

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Nov. 21, 2024 20:26 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of...

Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says

Nov. 20, 2024 20:16 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Roki Sasaki's posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign the prized Japanese pitcher. “It kind of looks like the way it’s going to shake...

Cleveland's Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee's Pat Murphy takes home NL honor

Nov. 19, 2024 20:25 PM EST

Milwaukee's Pat Murphy and Cleveland's Stephen Vogt had the unenviable task of taking over for successful and well-liked predecessors when they were named managers of their respective teams during the offseason. Both proved to be naturals. Murphy won National League...

Mets acquire center fielder Jose Siri from Rays for reliever Eric Orze

Nov. 19, 2024 18:25 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy center fielder Jose Siri was acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday for reliever Eric Orze. The 29-year-old Siri batted .187 with 18 home runs, 47 RBIs and a .620 OPS in a career-high 130 games this year for the Rays, who obtained...

Pitcher Nick Martinez accepts $21.05 million qualifying offer to remain with Reds

Nov. 18, 2024 14:35 PM EST

CINCINNATI (AP) — Pitcher Nick Martinez is accepting a $21.05 million qualifying offer from Cincinnati and is remaining with the Reds rather than pursuing the free-agent market. A 34-year-old right-hander, Martinez was among 13 free agents who received the qualifying offers from...

Reliever Justin Wilson and Red Sox agree to $2.25 million, one-year contract

Nov. 14, 2024 16:09 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a $2.25 million, one-year contract. Wilson can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $150,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60. Boston also said it had...

Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

Nov. 12, 2024 17:04 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O'Hoppe. The Angels announced the deal Tuesday, adding their third veteran already in the offseason. D'Arnaud is...

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Nov. 11, 2024 22:32 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte. New York...