Pitchers were the main focus in the major league phase of the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings, making up 11 of the 15 unprotected players selected on Wednesday. The Chicago White Sox, who…
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Juan Soto’s $765 million deal with the Mets includes a complimentary luxury suite and up to four premium tickets for home games
Juan Soto has a new contract with the New York Mets worth $765 million over 15 years, finalized on Wednesday. As part of this record-breaking deal, Soto will receive free use of a luxury suite…
The Red Sox have acquired All-Star left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet from the White Sox in exchange for prospects
On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox traded for All-Star left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet from the White Sox in exchange for four prospects. This trade gave the White Sox a better deal than what was available…
MLB looked into whether there was an early agreement for Roki Sasaki, and the pitcher is expected to choose a team around mid-January
Major League Baseball investigated to ensure that no team had an early agreement with Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, and his agent said picking a team will be “like the draft in reverse.” On the first…
Baltimore Orioles complete contracts with Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sánchez
The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year contract and catcher Gary Sánchez to a one-year deal, both of which were finalized on Tuesday. O’Neill’s contract is worth $49.5 million, divided equally…
Nolan Arenado is willing to move from third base to first and leave the Cardinals for a team he approves of
Nolan Arenado is willing to be traded by the St. Louis Cardinals because, at 33 years old, he wants to play for a team that can compete for the World Series. “It’s like his biological…
Shortstop Willy Adames has agreed to a seven-year, $182 million deal with the San Francisco Giants
Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract on Tuesday, giving the Giants a power-hitting shortstop in the peak of his career. This is a major move for the…
Left-handed pitcher Max Fried has reached an agreement with the Yankees on an 8-year, $218 million contract
The New York Yankees are hoping Max Fried can pitch like he did in 2021 when he helped the Atlanta Braves win the World Series. Two days after the Yankees lost Juan Soto to the…
The Washington Nationals secured the first overall draft pick for the first time since they selected a teenage Bryce Harper in 2010
The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 pick in the amateur draft for the first time since they selected 17-year-old Bryce Harper in 2010. Washington won the top pick for next summer’s draft after…
The conversation about turning Clay Holmes into a starting pitcher started during the Mets’ general managers’ meetings last month
The Mets were attending the general managers’ meetings in San Antonio last month when Clay Holmes’ agent suggested turning the two-time All-Star closer back into a starting pitcher for the first time since his rookie…
Julius Erving’s Memorabilia Auction Earns $6.5 Million, Featuring Lou Gehrig’s Historic Bat
In SCP Auctions’ latest catalog, over 140 items from basketball legend Julius Erving, known as Dr. J, were sold for an impressive total of $3.5 million. The auction, initially scheduled to close on Saturday, extended…
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year deal worth $15 million with right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb
Alex Cobb has signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, bringing in an experienced right-handed pitcher for their rotation. Under the terms of the deal announced on Tuesday, Cobb has the chance…
Rays manager Kevin Cash adapts to unconventional home setup following roof damage at Tropicana Field
Rays manager Kevin Cash returned to Tampa Bay the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the Florida coast in October. He saw the severe damage to the roof of Tropicana Field, the team’s home stadium. “Like…
Rangers strike a $75 million, three-year contract to retain right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi
The Texas Rangers have achieved one of their main goals for the offseason by re-signing Nathan Eovaldi, the pitcher who won their 2023 World Series-clinching game. Texas has agreed to a $75 million, three-year contract…
The Red Sox have completed a one-year deal with Aroldis Chapman worth $10.75 million
The Boston Red Sox have signed Aroldis Chapman, a hard-throwing reliever, to a one-year contract worth $10.75 million. The team made the announcement on Tuesday. Chapman could become the Red Sox’s new closer, as Kenley…
The Guardians have traded Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez to the Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz in a deal with the Pirates
The Cleveland Guardians made some big moves to reshape their team and strengthen their rotation. On Tuesday night, during the winter meetings in Dallas, the AL Central champions made two important trades. First, they sent…
2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Features 14 New Candidates, Headlined by Ichiro Suzuki
Fourteen new candidates, including two players who achieved the rare feat of winning both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, join the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot alongside 14 holdovers…
Micah Parsons Clarifies Comments on Mike McCarthy Amid Cowboys’ Struggles and Apologizes for Miscommunication
Micah Parsons, the standout edge rusher for the Dallas Cowboys, recently made headlines after his comments following the Cowboys’ Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. In his remarks, Parsons seemed to downplay the situation…
Juan Soto Signs Historic 15-Year, $765 Million Deal with Mets, Shifting MLB Power Dynamics
Juan Soto, the standout free agent of the 2024 offseason, has secured a historic 15-year contract with the New York Mets, valued at $765 million. This deal surpasses the previous largest free-agent contract in MLB…
MLB teams can begin bidding for Roki Sasaki on Tuesday, with the window open until January 23
Japanese right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki has been posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday until 5 p.m. Eastern on January 23. The Chiba Lotte…
New White Sox manager Will Venable retains Grady Sizemore as offensive coordinator
Grady Sizemore will remain with the Chicago White Sox as the offensive coordinator under new manager Will Venable. Sizemore had briefly stepped in as the interim manager after the White Sox fired Pedro Grifol in…
Boyd expresses gratitude for his opportunity with the Cubs after recovering from Tommy John surgery
Matthew Boyd is excited about his new opportunity with the Chicago Cubs and hopes to contribute to the team’s playoff push as an important part of the starting rotation. The fact that his late grandfather,…
Phillies take a chance with a one-year deal for two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed closer Jordan Romano to a one-year contract worth $8.5 million, taking a short-term chance that the right-handed pitcher can recover from a right elbow injury. The deal, announced by the…