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

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Wandy Peralta and the Padres agree to a $16.5 million, 4-year contract, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says free-agent reliever Wandy Peralta and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $16.5 million, four-year contract

Wandy Peralta and the Padres agree to a $16.5 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
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Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investment team that has agreed to buy the Orioles

Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investor group that has agreed to buy the Baltimore Orioles

Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investment team that has agreed to buy the Orioles
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm loses in salary arbitration on his 26th birthday

Jazz Chisholm Jr. got disappointing news on his 26th birthday, losing to the Miami Marlins in the first salary arbitration decision of the year

Marlins' Jazz Chisholm loses in salary arbitration on his 26th birthday
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Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers have traded All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles for left-hander DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz and a competitive balance draft pick

Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee
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Theo Epstein to return to Red Sox as advisor and part-owner of parent company, Fenway Sports Group

Theo Epstein is returning to the Boston Red Sox

Theo Epstein to return to Red Sox as advisor and part-owner of parent company, Fenway Sports Group
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Orioles used their terrific farm system to acquire one of the game's star pitchers in Corbin Burnes

When they acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes, the Baltimore Orioles sent a message to their own fans

Orioles used their terrific farm system to acquire one of the game's star pitchers in Corbin Burnes
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Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants

Free agent left-hander Alex Wood has agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, who also acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the San Francisco Giants

Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants
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Ohtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blue

Shohei Ohtanimania has descended on Dodger Stadium with fans getting their first in-person glimpse of the two-way superstar wearing blue

Ohtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blue
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Royals agree with SS Bobby Witt Jr. on record deal that could keep him in KC for 14 seasons

The Kansas City Royals and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have agreed to the longest contract in franchise history, an 11-year pact that includes three years of team options that could keep the rising star with the ballclub through the 2037 season

Royals agree with SS Bobby Witt Jr. on record deal that could keep him in KC for 14 seasons
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Royals make official SS Bobby Witt Jr.'s mammoth 11-year, $288 million-plus contract

The Royals have officially signed 23-year-old shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to his 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed

Royals make official SS Bobby Witt Jr.'s mammoth 11-year, $288 million-plus contract
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José Altuve and Houston Astros agree to new contact adding $125 million for 2025-29

José Altuve and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29

José Altuve and Houston Astros agree to new contact adding $125 million for 2025-29
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ALCS MVP Adolis García reaches $14M, 2-year deal with Rangers to avoid arbitration, AP sources say

Adolis García and the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing for the AL Championship Series MVP and the World Series champions

ALCS MVP Adolis García reaches $14M, 2-year deal with Rangers to avoid arbitration, AP sources say
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Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible

Shohei Ohtani gave his first interview at Camelback Ranch as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a chilly Friday morning, surrounded by more than 50 reporters who asked questions of baseball’s first and only $700 million man

Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
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Jen Pawol on verge of becoming first MLB female umpire, gets full-time spring training assignment

Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire

Jen Pawol on verge of becoming first MLB female umpire, gets full-time spring training assignment
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Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?

Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pair of Japanese superstars that set the Los Angeles Dodgers back more than $1 billion

Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?
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Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants

Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source says
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Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day

Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue
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World champion Rangers among 18 teams that get going with pitchers and catchers on the field

The new sign that said “World Series Champions” outside the Texas Rangers’ training facility in Surprise, Arizona, became a favorite photo opportunity as pitchers and catchers held their first workouts for the defending champions

World champion Rangers among 18 teams that get going with pitchers and catchers on the field
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Manfred expects A's to play in new Las Vegas stadium starting in 2028

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is confident the Oakland Athletics will be playing in Las Vegas starting in 2028

Manfred expects A's to play in new Las Vegas stadium starting in 2028
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New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring training

What the players are wearing has garnered as much attention as what they’re doing in the first few days of spring training

New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring training
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Randal Grichuk, Diamondbacks agree to $2M, 1-year deal with mutual option for '25, AP source says

The Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran slugger Randal Grichuk have agreed on a $2 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

Randal Grichuk, Diamondbacks agree to $2M, 1-year deal with mutual option for '25, AP source says
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Padres, GM A.J. Preller under pressure to produce despite an expected lower payroll

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Padres, GM A.J. Preller under pressure to produce despite an expected lower payroll
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ECU baseball player appears in game with prosthetic leg after boating accident

East Carolina sophomore Parker Byrd appeared in Friday’s season-opening win against Rider with a prosthetic leg after having part of his right leg amputated following a 2022 boating accident

ECU baseball player appears in game with prosthetic leg after boating accident
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Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go into his 40s, accepting of move to first base

Bryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s and perhaps gloving a throw at first base for the final out of a World Series

Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go into his 40s, accepting of move to first base
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Shohei Ohtani won't play in Dodgers' spring training opener, stays away from live batting practice

Shohei Ohtani did not participate in live batting practice Sunday, and his Los Angeles Dodgers spring training debut is on hold as he recovers from shoulder surgery

Shohei Ohtani won't play in Dodgers' spring training opener, stays away from live batting practice

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