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Tue Jan 22 201915:54AP source: Rangers, Cabrera agree to $3.5M, 1-year dealAdrián Béltre3BRangersFree Agent
Asdrúbal Cabrera2BPhilliesFree Agent
DALLAS (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says free agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal is pending a successful physical for the 33-year-old Cabrera, who split last season with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.Texas is looking for a starting third baseman. Adrian Beltre retired after last season with 3,166 hits in 21 big league seasons, the last eight with the Rangers.Cabrera played second base for the New York Mets last season before getting traded to Philadelphia, where he also played shortstop and third base. He is a .269 career hitter over 12 seasons that include time with Cleveland, Tampa Bay and Washington.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Jan 22 201900:44Wilmer Flores, Diamondbacks finalize $4.25M, 1-year contractWilmer Flores2B/3BMetsFree Agent
Ketel Marte2BDiamondbacksFree Agent
Jared MillerSPDiamondbacksFree Agent
David PeraltaLFDiamondbacksFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Wilmer Flores endeared himself to New York Mets fans when he got emotional during a game in 2015 after believing media reports he had been traded.About 3½ years later, a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks suits him just fine.Flores and the Diamondbacks finalized a one-year contract on Monday, guaranteeing the infielder $4.25 million. He gets a $3.75 million salary this year as part of the deal, which includes a $6 million team option for 2020 with a $500,000 buyout."I've always liked playing in Arizona. It's one of my favorite stadiums," said Flores, who is close friends with Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta. "When they called and had interest in me, I wanted to go there."Flores became a free agent last month when the Mets didn't offer a 2019 contract.A versatile 27-year-old, Flores hit .267 with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs last year, playing first, second and third base. He made $3.4 million.Flores is a career .262 hitter with 68 homers and 253 RBIs in parts of six seasons,... [More]
Mon Jan 21 201918:14Molina rehabs from knee surgery, plans to play in mid-MarchKris Bryant3BCubsFree Agent
Matt Carpenter1BCardinalsFree Agent
Jack FlahertySPCardinalsFree Agent
Paul Goldschmidt1BDiamondbacksFree Agent
Andrew MillerRPIndiansFree Agent
Yadier MolinaCCardinalsFree Agent
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina plans to begin playing spring training games in mid-March as he recovers from recent knee surgery.The longtime star had a minor cleanup procedure on his left knee last month."Right now, I'm probably 50 percent with my knee," Molina said Monday at the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up fan event. "I keep working on my rehab down there in Jupiter (Florida). We're planning to be 100 percent ready.""Right now, I'm squatting about 10 percent. I have to keep working. I doubt in February I'll catch in the bullpen. My knee was pretty bad. It had been bothering me for a long time. Last year was way hard for me. I was doing well with my bat so we decided to get surgery," he said.The 36-year-old Molina is a nine-time All-Star, has won nine Gold Gloves and is a two-time World Series champion. The Cardinals have reached the playoffs nine times with Molina, but have missed the postseason the last three years."It feels like forever," he said.St. Louis made a couple... [More]
Mon Jan 21 201918:04Wilmer Flores, Diamondbacks finalize $4.25M, 1-year contractWilmer Flores2B/3BMetsFree Agent
Ketel Marte2BDiamondbacksFree Agent
Jared MillerSPDiamondbacksFree Agent
David PeraltaLFDiamondbacksFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Wilmer Flores endeared himself to New York Mets fans when he got emotional during a game in 2015 after believing media reports he had been traded.About 3½ years later, a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks suits him just fine.Flores and the Diamondbacks finalized a one-year contract on Monday, guaranteeing the infielder $4.25 million. He gets a $3.75 million salary this year as part of the deal, which includes a $6 million team option for 2020 with a $500,000 buyout."I've always liked playing in Arizona. It's one of my favorite stadiums," said Flores, who is close friends with Diamondbacks outfield David Peralta. "When we they called and had interest in me, I wanted to go there."Flores became a free agent last month when the Mets didn't offer a 2019 contract.A versatile 27-year-old, Flores hit .267 with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs last year, playing first, second and third base. He made $3.4 million.Flores is a career .262 hitter with 68 homers and 253 RBIs in parts of six seasons,... [More]
Mon Jan 21 201917:34Gray traded from Yanks to Reds after getting new contractSonny GraySPYankeesFree Agent
Shed Long Jr.2BRedsFree Agent
Tanner RoarkSPNationalsFree Agent
Alex WoodSPDodgersFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Gray's unsuccessful stretch with the Yankees ended when New York traded the pitcher to Cincinnati after the 29-year-old right-hander agreed to a contract with the Reds that added $30.5 million from 2020-22.New York received infield prospect Shed Long and a high pick in this year's amateur draft, then flipped Long to Seattle for 21-year-old outfielder Josh Stowers. The Yankees sent the Reds left-hander Reiver Sanmartin in the moves Monday.Coming off a last-place finish in the NL Central, the Reds have added Gray, Tanner Roark and Alex Wood to their rotation in offseason trades.Cincinnati and New York agreed to a deal Friday, pending a window for Gray to reach a long-term deal. Gray and the Yankees settled on a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Jan. 11 that avoided salary arbitration. He had been eligible for free agency after this season, and his new deal raises his guarantee to $38 million over four seasons. The new contract includes a 2023 club option.Gray was 15-16... [More]
Mon Jan 21 201917:04AP source: Gray strikes deal with Reds, needed for tradeSonny GraySPYankeesFree Agent
Shed Long Jr.2BRedsFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Sonny Gray has agreed to a contract with Cincinnati adding $30.5 million from 2020-22, a deal that allows the New York Yankees to complete his trade to the Reds.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the trade had not been announced.New York and Cincinnati had agreed to the trade Friday, pending a window for Gray to reach a long-term deal. Gray had agreed Jan. 11 to a $7.5 million, one-year contract with the Yankees that avoided salary arbitration. He had been eligible for free agency after this season, and his new deal would raise his guarantee to $38 million over four seasons.In exchange for the 29-year-old right-hander, New York discussed getting infield prospect Shed Long from the Reds along and a high pick in this year's amateur draft.Gray was 15-16 with a 4.52 ERA overall for New York, which acquired him from Oakland in July 2017. He was dropped from the rotation last... [More]
Mon Jan 21 201916:54Wilmer Flores, Diamondbacks finalize $4.25M, 1-year contractWilmer Flores2B/3BMetsFree Agent
Jared MillerSPDiamondbacksFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Infielder Wilmer Flores and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees $4.25 million.Flores gets a $3.75 million salary this year as part of the deal, which includes a $6 million team option for 2020 with a $500,000 buyout. Flores can earn performance bonuses based on plate appearances.He became a free agent last month when the New York Mets didn't offer a 2019 contract.A versatile 27-year-old, Flores hit .267 with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs last year, playing first, second and third base. He made $3.4 million.Flores endeared himself to Mets fans when he got emotional during a game against San Diego on July 29, 2015, believing media reports he had been traded to Milwaukee. The proposed swap for Carlos Gomez fell through, and two days later Flores hit a game-ending 12th-inning homer to beat Washington.To clear a roster spot, Arizona left-hander Jared Miller was designated for assignment Monday.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Jan 20 201922:44Angels, reliever Allen finalize $8.5M, 1-year contractCody AllenRPIndiansFree Agent
Miguel AlmonteRPAngelsFree Agent
Trevor CahillSPAthleticsFree Agent
Matt HarveySPRedsFree Agent
Blake ParkerRPAngelsFree Agent
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Relief pitcher Cody Allen and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a one-year contract for $8.5 million.He can earn an additional $2 million in performance bonuses for games finished as part of the deal announced Sunday: $250,000 each for 35 and 40, and $500,000 apiece for 45, 50 and 55.Allen had a career-high 4.70 ERA for Cleveland last season, going 4-6 with 27 saves in 70 games. The 30-year-old righty is the Indians' franchise leader with 149 saves.The Angels posted a total of 35 saves last year, ranking 12th in the American League. Blake Parker led the team with 14 saves, wasn't offered a contract after the season and signed with Minnesota.Starters Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill joined with the Angels earlier in the offseason.Right-hander Miguel Almonte was designated for assignment. Almonte, 25, was 0-0 with a 10.29 ERA in eight games for the Angels last year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Jan 20 201919:54Angels, reliever Allen finalize $8.5M, 1-year contractCody AllenRPIndiansFree Agent
Miguel AlmonteRPAngelsFree Agent
Trevor CahillSPAthleticsFree Agent
Matt HarveySPRedsFree Agent
Blake ParkerRPAngelsFree Agent
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Relief pitcher Cody Allen and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a one-year contract for $8.5 million.The Angels announced the signing Sunday.Allen had a career-high 4.70 ERA for Cleveland last season, going 4-6 with 27 saves in 70 games. The 30-year-old righty is the Indians' franchise leader with 149 saves.The Angels posted a total of 35 saves last year, ranking 12th in the American League. Blake Parker led the team with 14 saves, wasn't offered a contract after the season and signed with Minnesota.Starters Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill joined with the Angels earlier in the offseason.Right-hander Miguel Almonte was designated for assignment. Almonte, 25, was 0-0 with a 10.29 ERA in eight games for the Angels last year.
Sun Jan 20 201917:14Fussin' and feudin': Cards, Cubs stoke rivalry, trade barbsJohn BrebbiaRPCardinalsFree Agent
Kris Bryant3BCubsFree Agent
Yadier MolinaCCardinalsFree Agent
Chasen ShreveRPYankeesFree Agent
ST. LOUIS (AP) — To St. Louis pitcher John Brebbia, this fussin' and feudin' between the Cardinals and Chicago Cubs is a perfect winter warmup."Honestly, people were kind of forgetting baseball season was coming up," Brebbia said Sunday. "So I think it was a good way to remind everyone that Cardinals-Cubs are going to be back in action soon.""No more of this football or whatever it's called now," he said. "It's our time."The whole thing started innocently enough at a Cubs fan event Friday when retired pitcher Ryan Dempster, in a playful talk-show format, asked Chicago star Kris Bryant about the Gateway City."Who would want to play in St. Louis? So boring. It's so boring," Bryant said. "I always get asked like, 'Where do you like to play? Where do you not like to play?' St. Louis is on the list where I don't like to play."Quipped Dempster: "I remember when I was getting traded, and they asked me, 'Hey, how about St. Louis?' I said, 'Zero chance, pal. No way.' I wouldn't even go there as... [More]
Sat Jan 19 201921:43Epstein thinks Maddon will stay with Cubs past this seasonKris Bryant3BCubsFree Agent
Willson ContrerasCCubsFree Agent
Bryce HarperRFNationalsFree Agent
Manny MachadoSSOriolesFree Agent
Ben Zobrist2BCubsFree Agent
CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Maddon's future is a big question hovering over the Chicago Cubs heading into the season.President of baseball operations Theo Epstein thinks everything is going to work out just fine."My bet is that it goes extraordinarily well with Joe and the whole group and that he's here for a long time to come," Epstein said.Maddon, who turns 65 next month, is under contract for one more year after Epstein and the Cubs decided against offering him an extension over the winter. They want to see how the team rebounds from a disappointing finish last year.Chicago posted at least 92 wins and made the playoffs in each of Maddon's first four seasons as manager. It won the World Series in 2016 for its first championship since 1908.But the Cubs blew a five-game lead in the NL Central last September. They lost to Milwaukee in a tiebreaker for the division title and then dropped the NL wild-card game against Colorado.Cracks in the relationship between Maddon and the front office seemed to... [More]
Sat Jan 19 201915:33Cards hope a healthy Miller reverses recent relief trendBrett CecilRPCardinalsFree Agent
Luke GregersonRPCardinalsFree Agent
Jordan HicksSPCardinalsFree Agent
Andrew MillerRPIndiansFree Agent
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals hope a healthy Andrew Miller can help reverse their recent luck with new relievers.Coming off a series of injuries, Miller got a two-year deal with the Cardinals last month. Recent relief signings haven't worked out too well for St. Louis — Brett Cecil, Luke Gregerson and Greg Holland weren't able to replicate their past success.At the annual Cardinals Winter Warm Up on Saturday, team President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said he was enthused about Miller."He wants the ball," Mozeliak said. "One of our stated goals this offseason was to improve our bullpen. Andrew Miller is one of the premier relievers in the major leagues, and his addition certainly strengthens our bullpen."He has pitched on the biggest stages in the world. He has pitched at an elite level. His character, his competitiveness and his leadership. All of this has led us to pursuing him this offseason," he said.Miller, a veteran of 13 seasons in the majors, has been one of... [More]
Sat Jan 19 201902:53Cubs 3B Bryant healthy again after last year's shoulder woesAlbert Almora Jr.CFCubsFree Agent
Kris Bryant3BCubsFree Agent
Bryce HarperRFNationalsFree Agent
CHICAGO (AP) — If Kris Bryant knows anything about where Bryce Harper is going in free agency, he is staying quiet for the moment.Bryant does know at least one thing that should delight fans of the Chicago Cubs."The shoulder is perfectly healed. Feels great," Bryant said. "Everything about it feels right back to where I was before."A healthy Bryant could go a long way to helping erase the sting of a disappointing finish to last season. Chicago blew a five-game lead in the NL Central in September, lost to Milwaukee in a tiebreaker for the division title and then was eliminated by Colorado in the NL wild-card game.Bryant and company had to watch as the Brewers and Rockies celebrated on consecutive October days at Wrigley Field."It's kind of good for us to go through that, get our teeth kicked in a little bit on our field, game 163 and then the wild-card game," Bryant said Friday on the first day of the Cubs' annual fan convention."I think ultimately we'll all learn from it, and yeah, come... [More]
Fri Jan 18 201922:03Russell getting "conditional second chance" with CubsAddison RussellSSCubsFree Agent
CHICAGO (AP) — Addison Russell's future with the Chicago Cubs is a tentative proposition.President of baseball operations Theo Epstein says Russell is getting a "conditional second chance" with the Cubs after he was suspended for 40 games last October for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. Even the slightest misstep likely would mean the end of his time with the team."We are going to take it one day at a time," Epstein said Friday on the first day of the Cubs' annual fan convention. "If he continues to meet the high standards we've laid out for him, put the work in, he will be eligible to return to the Cubs after serving his full suspension."Russell, who turns 25 on Wednesday, isn't allowed to attend this weekend's festivities because of his punishment, but he is expected to be with the team for spring training. The troubled shortstop is eligible to return on May 3 against St. Louis, barring any postponements.Russell was disciplined after his ex-wife Melisa Reidy... [More]
Fri Jan 18 201919:53Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with RaysOliver DrakeRPTwinsFree Agent
Avisaíl GarcíaRFWhite SoxFree Agent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Avisail Garcia can earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the deal Friday, an agreement that guarantees $3.5 million this season.He can earn $250,000 each for 350, 400, 450, 500, 550 and 600 plate appearances, and $1 million for 650.Garcia, coming off arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, hit a career-high 19 home runs last season but slumped to .236 with 49 RBIs in 93 games after batting a career-best .330 with 18 homers and 80 RBIs in 136 games in 2017, when he was an All-Star."I'm 100 percent now ... ready to go," Garcia said during a conference call, adding that he was attracted to the Rays because they're a competitive team and the Tampa Bay area is close to his offseason home in Miami.The 27-year-old has a .271 career big league average with 76 home runs and 302 RBIs on seven seasons with the White Sox and Detroit Tigers.Garcia said injuries impacted his performance in 2018, but he's confident... [More]
Fri Jan 18 201917:33Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with RaysAvisaíl GarcíaRFWhite SoxFree Agent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Avisail Garcia earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.The team announced the deal Friday, an agreement that guarantees $3.5 million this season.He can earn $250,000 each for 350, 400, 450, 500, 550 and 600 plate appearances, and $1 million for 650.Garcia, coming off arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, hit a career-high 19 home runs last season but slumped to .236 with 49 RBIs in 93 games after batting a career-best .330 with 18 homers and 80 RBIs in 136 games in 2017, when he was an All-Star.The 27-year-old has a .271 career big league average with 76 home runs and 302 RBIs on seven seasons with the White Sox and Detroit Tigers.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Jan 18 201916:33AP source: Angels, Allen agree to $8.5M, 1-year contractCody AllenRPIndiansFree Agent
Trevor CahillSPAthleticsFree Agent
Brad HandRPIndiansFree Agent
Matt HarveySPRedsFree Agent
Blake ParkerRPAngelsFree Agent
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After seven seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen is looking to rebound with a new team.Allen and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $8.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by The Athletic, is subject to a successful physical. The agreement includes $2.5 million in available bonuses.A 30-year-old right-hander, Allen had spent his entire career with Cleveland and is the franchise's leader in saves with 149. He struggled last season, posting a career-high 4.70 ERA while going 4-6 with 27 saves in 70 appearances. He split the closer's role after Cleveland traded for Brad Hand on July 19. Allen was 2-2 with six saves and five blown saves his last 19 appearances and had only two save opportunities — which he converted — in his final 13 regular-season games.Allen has a 2.98 career ERA and had five straight... [More]
Fri Jan 18 201915:03AP source: Angels, Allen agree to $8.5M, 1-year contractCody AllenRPIndiansFree Agent
Trevor CahillSPAthleticsFree Agent
Matt HarveySPRedsFree Agent
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says closer Cody Allen and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. The deal, first reported by The Athletic, includes $2.5 million in available bonuses.Allen, a 30-year-old right-hander, had spent his entire career with the Cleveland Indians and is the franchise's leader in saves with 149. He struggled last season, posting a career-high 4.70 ERA while going 4-6 with 27 saves in 70 appearances.He has a 2.98 career ERA and had five straight seasons of a sub-3.00 ERA from 2013-17.Anaheim signed starters Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill earlier in the offseason.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Jan 18 201912:43Ed Kranepool, Aaron Boone to receive Thurman Munson awardsMiguel Andujar3BYankeesFree Agent
Didi GregoriusSSYankeesFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets 1969 World Series champion Ed Kranepool and Yankees manager Aaron Boone will be honored at next month's Thurman Munson awards dinner.They will be joined Feb. 5 by Yankees Didi Gregorius and Miguel Andujar, along with Giants two-time Super Bowl champion Zak DeOssie.The Munson awards are presented annually for success on and off the field. The 74-year-old Kranepool, who is awaiting a kidney donor, will receive his award from teammate Ron Swoboda.Munson, the late Yankees captain and catcher, died in a private plane crash in 1979. The event benefits AHRC New York City Foundation, which assists children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fri Jan 18 201900:43AP source: Ottavino, Yankees agree to $27M, 3-year contractDellin BetancesRPYankeesFree Agent
Zack BrittonRPOriolesFree Agent
Aroldis ChapmanRPYankeesFree Agent
Brett GardnerLFYankeesFree Agent
J.A. HappSPYankeesFree Agent
Bryce HarperRFNationalsFree Agent
Jonathan HolderRPYankeesFree Agent
Tommy KahnleRPYankeesFree Agent
DJ LeMahieu2BRockiesFree Agent
Manny MachadoSSOriolesFree Agent
Adam OttavinoRPRockiesFree Agent
James PaxtonSPMarinersFree Agent
Troy TulowitzkiSSBlue JaysFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — While shying away from high-priced free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, the New York Yankees are boosting their bullpen.Reliever Adam Ottavino and the Yankees agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal is subject to a successful physical.Ottavino is a 33-year-old New Yorker who went to Berkeley Carroll High School in Brooklyn and Northeastern University. He wore No. 0 with Colorado, a number not likely to be assigned by the tradition-bound Yankees.He had a career-high 112 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings last year for the Colorado Rockies, going 6-4 with a 2.43 ERA in 75 relief appearances. The right-hander reduced his fastball percentage, relying primarily on sliders and sinkers. He walked 36.Taken 30th overall by St. Louis in the 2006 amateur draft, Ottavino made his big league debut with the Cardinals in 2010 and was... [More]
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