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New MLB union head Meyer dismisses salary cap, defends free agency, arbitration as labor clash looms
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (804+ words) The 64-year-old was promoted to executive director on Wednesday, a day after the forced resignation of Tony Clark, who had led the union since 2013. The sport's five-year labor contract expires on Dec. 1 and Major League Baseball is expected to propose…...
Evans, Rice headed to Hall of Fame
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (820+ words) All the honorees will be feted at Wheeling's WesBanco Arena on Saturday, Aug. 15. Here is a capsule look at the 1970 HOF additions: ED "BUZZY" EVANS (St. John Central, Class of 1971) " Evans is being enshrined in the OVAC Hall of Fame…...
Steven Kwan will get look in center field as Stephen Vogt reshuffles Guardians’ outfield
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (241+ words) Kwan is a four-time Gold Glove winner in left field. That is tied with Kenny Lofton for the most Gold Gloves in franchise history by an outfielder. Vogt told reporters on Thursday that Kwan has expressed an interest in playing…...
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (708+ words) The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award. Given his track record, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the two-way Japanese star add that trophy to his collection in 2026. "I think it's fair to say he…...
Rays and Nick Martinez finalize $13M, 1-year contract
1+ week, 2+ day ago (215+ words) The 35-year-old pitcher gets a $9 million salary this season, and the deal includes a $20 million mutual option for 2027 with a $4 million buyout payable on Dec. 15. Martinez went 11-14 with a 4.45 ERA in 26 starts and 14 relief appearances for Cincinnati last year. The…...
The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna
1+ week, 3+ day ago (297+ words) Ozuna would give the Pirates another experienced bat to potentially boost a lineup that struggled in 2025. The right-handed Ozuna hit .232 with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs last season for Atlanta. Ozuna would make $10.5 million in 2026 and has a mutual club option…...
Guardians sign Jose Ramirez to 7-year, $175 million deal
3+ week, 5+ day ago (300+ words) The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced. The 33-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has played his entire 13-year, big league career in Cleveland. He…...
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (776+ words) St. Louis received minor league pitcher Jack Martinez in the deal. The rebuilding Cardinals are will be sending $31 million to the D-backs to offset the $42 million Arenado is owed over the next two seasons. A 10-time Gold Glove winner, Arenado…...
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
1+ mon, 1+ week 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…...
Pirates finalize $29M, 2-year deal with Ryan O’Hearn
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) The more digging O'Hearn did, the more the Pirates seemed like the right fit. "It's a team that can pitch and is one or two pieces away from being a legit contender," O'Hearn said Thursday after finalizing a, $29 million, two-year…...