DALLAS (AP) — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam’s, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. Juan Soto (AP) They were given a bottle of celebratory...
DALLAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) “I don’t think he’d have it any other way,” manager Dave...
DALLAS (AP) — Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday, Dec. 8, to a record $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed to be the largest pact in team sports history....
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...
