Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Chris Sale’s injury-filled career with the Boston Red Sox ended when the 34-year-old left-hander was traded to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom
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Yamamoto's contract with Dodgers includes 2 opt outs, but timing depends on elbow health

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will have two opportunities to opt out of his record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although the timing is tied to his pitching elbow’s health

Yamamoto's contract with Dodgers includes 2 opt outs, but timing depends on elbow health
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Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option

The Atlanta Braves have reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing a $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher who was acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox

Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option
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Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

A judge in the Dominican Republic has ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco

Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues
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Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle

Robbie Ray has been traded from Seattle to San Francisco for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries

Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle
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Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets' revamped rotation, AP source says

A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the New York Mets, agreeing to a $28 million, two-year contract

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets' revamped rotation, AP source says
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Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe

Wander Franco is facing a lesser charge after a judge in the Dominican Republic analyzed evidence that alleges the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and paid her mother thousands of dollars for her consent

Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe
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Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose on the field during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died early Thursday morning

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79
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Left-hander Shōta Imanaga and Chicago Cubs finalize $53 million, 4-year contract

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $53 million, four-year contract, a deal that includes a club option that could make the agreement worth $80 million over five seasons

Left-hander Shōta Imanaga and Chicago Cubs finalize $53 million, 4-year contract
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Juan Soto, Yanks agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player

Juan Soto and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $31 million, one-year contract, breaking Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player

Juan Soto, Yanks agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player
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Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $37 million, two-year contract

Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
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Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays

Juan Soto and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $31 million, one-year contract that broke Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player

Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays
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Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season

Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season
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Jordan Hicks and Giants agree to $44 million, 4-year contract, AP source says

Free-agent pitcher Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants have agreed on a $44 million, four-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said

Jordan Hicks and Giants agree to $44 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
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Dusty Baker returning to the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant, AP source says

Dusty Baker is returning to the San Francisco Giants for a third stint with the team, this time as a special assistant in the front office, according to a person with direct knowledge of the hire

Dusty Baker returning to the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant, AP source says
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Astros reliever Graveman to miss 2024 season after right shoulder surgery

Houston reliever Kendall Graveman will miss the 2024 season after having surgery on his right shoulder

Astros reliever Graveman to miss 2024 season after right shoulder surgery
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Adrián Beltré on track to be a first-ballot Hall of Fame third baseman

Adrián Beltré could soon be a first-ballot Hall of Fame third baseman

Adrián Beltré on track to be a first-ballot Hall of Fame third baseman
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Josh Hader agrees to $95 million, 5-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Aa person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $95 million, five-year contract

Josh Hader agrees to $95 million, 5-year contract with Astros, AP source says
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Josh Hader eager to team with Ryan Pressly after reaching $95 million, 5-year deal with Astros

Hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have finalized a $95 million, five-year contract

Josh Hader eager to team with Ryan Pressly after reaching $95 million, 5-year deal with Astros
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Left-hander James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract

Left-hander James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says
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Ichiro Suzuki arrives on next year's Hall of Fame ballot; Sabathia and Hernandez eligible too

Ichiro Suzuki headlines the group of players who are eligible for voting a year from now for baseball's Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki arrives on next year's Hall of Fame ballot; Sabathia and Hernandez eligible too
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Just 58 single-team players among 273 in Hall of Fame after addition of Todd Helton and Joe Mauer

Todd Helton and Joe Mauer will become just the sixth pair of players inducted together into the Hall of Fame after spending their big league careers with one organization

Just 58 single-team players among 273 in Hall of Fame after addition of Todd Helton and Joe Mauer
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Tigers give a $28.6 million, 6-year deal to 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith

The Detroit Tigers made an unusual bet on a player with no major league experience, agreeing to a six-year contract with 22-year-old Colt Keith that guarantees the infield prospect $28.6 million

Tigers give a $28.6 million, 6-year deal to 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith
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Former Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros manager Jimy Williams dies at age 80

Jimy Williams, the 1999 American League Manager of the Year for Boston who won 910 games over a dozen seasons that included stints with Toronto and Houston, has died

Former Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros manager Jimy Williams dies at age 80
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(Base) Path of totality: Guardians' home opener on collision course with solar eclipse in Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians will have a home opener unlike any in the team's history

(Base) Path of totality: Guardians' home opener on collision course with solar eclipse in Cleveland

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