LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto is starting to drop teams from negotiations ahead of baseball’s winter meetings next week. Juan Soto (AP) Likely to approach or set a record contract, the free agent slugger has met with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Free agent catcher Kyle Higashioka and the Texas Rangers agreed Monday night, Dec. 2, on a $13.5 million, two-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. San Diego Padres' Kyle Higashioka (AP) Higashioka set career highs with 17 homers and 45 RBIs...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (AP) The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday, Nov. 30. Snell, who...
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (AP) The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Nov. 25, because the deal, first reported by the...
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball...
LAGUNA NIGUEL, California (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded...
COOPERSTOWN, New York (AP) — Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, Nov. 18, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner. FILE - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki heads to first base after hitting a single...
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte. Los Angeles Dodgers star...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right on Monday, Nov. 4, and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (AP) New York’s ace initially exercised his right to...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a raucous on-field party on Friday, Nov. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani smiles as he addresses the crowd during the baseball team's...
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees season ended in a comedy of errors that left them to pursue Juan Soto without a title glow. New York Yankees' Juan Soto tosses his bat after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday,...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World...
