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All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (405+ words) Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason. He also was pursued by the Cubs before he signed a $120 million, three-year contract with Boston last February, with opt-outs after each of the first…...
Bridgeport cages Tigers, 64-54
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (252+ words) BRIDGEPORT " The Bulldogs remained perfect in six outings as Jaleel Vincent poured in 25 points and Evan Clark added a dozen. Coen Brinker finished with 10. Michael Hendershot led the Tigers with 15 points. Jayden Johnson added 10. ST. CLAIRSVILLE " Griffin Straub netted 16 points…...
Dodgers to pay record $169M luxury tax after winning second straight World Series
3+ week, 2+ day ago (208+ words) The New York Mets have the second-highest tax bill among the nine teams that pay at $91.6 million despite missing the 12-team playoffs, raising their tax owed to $320.3 million in the last four years under high-spending owner Steve Cohen. The Dodgers…...
Pirates acquire Brandon Lowe in trade involving the Rays and the Astros
3+ week, 2+ day ago (404+ words) The Rays are sending Lowe, left-hander Mason Montgomery and outfielder Jake Mangum to Pittsburgh, who in turn are dealing right-hander Mike Burrows to Houston. The Astros are sending outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito to Tampa Bay. The 31-year-old…...
Reliever Gregory Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates finalize $7.75 million, 1-year contract
3+ week, 5+ day ago (253+ words) PITTBURGH (AP) " Two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman and…...
Pirates agree to 1-year, $7.75M deal with reliever Gregory Soto, AP source says
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (198+ words) The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman…...
Kyle Schwarber going back to Phillies on a $150 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (607+ words) The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. ESPN was the first to report on the move. Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free agency. His new contract…...
MLB players union to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (680+ words) Japanese stars headed by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have sparked record international interest, in-game attendance was up in 2025 for the third straight season, and a set of rule changes that began in 2023 has produced a faster-paced game that's been…...
Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, pitcher Kona Takahashi posted and can sign with MLB teams
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) They join power-hitting corner infielder Munetaka Murakami, whose 45-day window to sign expires Dec. 22, and right-hander Tatsuya Imai, who can sign through Jan. 2. Okamoto, 29, hit .327 with 15 homers and 49 RBIs in 69 games this year for the Central League's Yomiuri Giants. He…...
Imanaga, Woodruff, Grisham, Torres among record 4 to accept qualifying offers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) Nine players turned down the one-year deals and decided to remain free. Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette and Philadelphia designated hitter Kyle Schwarber said no along with San Diego right-handers Dylan Cease and Michael King, New York…...