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Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract

Jan. 23, 2025 22:29 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander A.J. Minter and the New York Mets finalized a $22 million, two-year contract on Thursday. Minter can opt out after the 2025 World Series and become a free agent again. The 31-year-old, coming off left hip surgery, has spent his entire...

Mets and lefty reliever A.J. Minter agree to 2-year contract, AP source says

Jan. 17, 2025 18:09 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because...

Mets and outfielder Jesse Winker agree to 1-year contract, AP source says

Jan. 16, 2025 21:32 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, perhaps a signal the team doesn’t expect to re-sign slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to the AP on condition of...

Just like Juan Soto, Sean Manaea was persuaded by New York Mets' family feeling

Jan. 13, 2025 18:39 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets' family feeling, just like Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family side, as well,” Manaea said Monday during a Zoom call to discuss his $75 million,...

David Wright is hoping Juan Soto helps Mets win World Series title that eluded him

Jan. 08, 2025 15:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright is rooting for Juan Soto and the New York Mets to win the World Series title that eluded him. “It seems like the will to win within the organization is incredible,” the former Mets captain said Wednesday during a Zoom news conference that followed...

'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

Dec. 20, 2024 10:08 AM EST

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...

Michael Soroka and the Washington Nationals agree to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season

Dec. 19, 2024 17:08 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Right-hander Michael Soroka agreed to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season with the Washington Nationals, who are in need of pitching as their rebuild continues and hope the 2019 NL All-Star can show the form he displayed before a pair of significant leg injuries. ...

New Yankees reliever Devin Williams looking forward to spending more time in New York

Dec. 17, 2024 18:06 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams found autumn in New York so inviting. “I typically go out of the country for like a week or so once the season’s over. Instead, this year, I actually went to New York and spent 10 days in October,” he said Tuesday. “Good restaurants, shopping....

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

Dec. 17, 2024 15:21 PM EST

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...

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin

Dec. 13, 2024 17:42 PM EST

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...