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MLB Free Agent Signings List

Jan. 23, 2025 18:22 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 70 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...

Money was a limited factor for Roki Sasaki, and he picked the Dodgers anyway

Jan. 18, 2025 09:36 AM EST

The courting of young Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki was one of the few instances that all 30 Major League Baseball teams were on equal footing for prized talent. A time when some of the lower-spending teams had a chance to pick up a promising player and add a little parity to a sport that ... ...

Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract

Jan. 11, 2025 23:54 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants finalized a $15 million, one-year contract on Saturday. A three-time AL Cy Young Award winner, Verlander joins a projected rotation led by All-Star right-hander Logan Webb. Verlander went 5-6 with a...

Justin Verlander and the Giants agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Jan. 07, 2025 20:34 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal was...

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...

Willy Adames plans to play every day for San Francisco and bring the Giants championships

Dec. 13, 2024 11:48 AM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager Bob Melvin's right shoulder,...

Shortstop Willy Adames and San Francisco Giants finalize $182 million, 7-year contract

Dec. 10, 2024 21:16 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Willy Adames and San Francisco finalized a $182 million, seven-year contract on Tuesday, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career. It’s a big splash by the Giants’ new-look front office, which is now led by former All-Star...

Brewers manager going to miss departing shortstop Willy Adames: 'Losing this guy, whew'

Dec. 09, 2024 21:12 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Brewers manager Pat Murphy has seen a lot of good players leave during his time in Milwaukee, and he isn't ready to think about next season without departing shortstop Willy Adames. “He was a leader in our clubhouse. He did as much for the ballclub as anybody,”...

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says

Dec. 07, 2024 18:26 PM EST

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition...

Free agent shortstop Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, AP source says

Dec. 07, 2024 18:00 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent shortstop Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, AP source says.