MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill was traveling Thursday to participate in a series of marathons when he swung the team's latest trade, sending center fielder Christian Yelich to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects.And so the Marlins' dismantling marathon continues.Yelich became the fourth starter traded by the Marlins as they reduce payroll and rebuild their weak farm system under new CEO Derek Jeter. The Marlins earlier dealt away major league home run champion Giancarlo Stanton, stolen base champ Dee Gordon and All-Star left fielder Marcell Ozuna.Hill made the trade as he began a trip to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Former Marlins executives David Samson and Jeff Conine also are taking part in the charity event."I'm boarding a plane for South Africa," Hill said. "The job goes with you wherever you are. When the opportunity presents itself to make our organization better, you do what you need to do."Miami acquired highly regarded outfielder... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill was traveling Thursday to participate in a series of marathons when he swung the team's latest trade, sending center fielder Christian Yelich to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects.And so the Marlins' dismantling marathon continues.Yelich became the fourth starter traded by the Marlins as they reduce payroll and rebuild their weak farm system under new CEO Derek Jeter. The Marlins earlier dealt away major league home run champion Giancarlo Stanton, stolen base champ Dee Gordon and All-Star left fielder Marcell Ozuna.Hill made the trade as he began a trip to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Former Marlins executives David Samson and Jeff Conine are also taking part in the charity event."I'm boarding a plane for South Africa," Hill said. "The job goes with you wherever you are. When the opportunity presents itself to make our organization better, you do what you need to do."Miami acquired highly regarded outfielder... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins center fielder Christian Yelich was traded Thursday to the Milwaukee Brewers for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Lewis Brinson.Yelich became the fourth starter traded by the Marlins as they reduce payroll and rebuild their weak farm system under new CEO Derek Jeter. The Marlins earlier dealt away major league home run champion Giancarlo Stanton, stolen base champ Dee Gordon and All-Star left fielder Marcell Ozuna.In the wake of the earlier deals, Yelich had said he preferred to play elsewhere this year rather than be part of a Marlins rebuilding effort. He'll make $7 million this season in the third year of a $49.57 million, seven-year contract.Yelich batted .282 with 18 homers and 81 RBIs last year.Miami also acquired infielder Isan Diaz, outfielder Monte Harrison and right-handed pitcher Jordan Yamamoto.The 23-year-old Brinson, who is a native of Fort Lauderdale, batted .106 in 47 at-bats with the Brewers as a rookie last year but is rated... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees reached one-year contracts with their remaining six players eligible for arbitration, leaving their projected luxury tax payroll at $177 million — $20 million below the threshold.Shortstop Didi Gregorius agreed at $8.25 million Friday, pitcher Sonny Gray at $6.5 million and setup man Dellin Betances at $5.1 million. Also reaching deals were relievers Adam Warren ($3,315,000) and Chasen Shreve ($825,000), and backup catcher Austin Romine ($1.1 million).New York's luxury tax payroll rose to $149,927,500 for 15 players with agreements, and the projected total is well under the $197 million tax threshold. The projection includes $10 million for the rest of the 40-man roster, $14,044,600 for benefits and a $3 million charge for cash transactions: a $5.5 million payment to Houston as part of the Brian McCann trade, a $500,000 payment to San Diego as part of the Chase Headley deal and a $3 million credit from Miami as part of the Giancarlo Stanton acquisition.Yankees... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Aaron Hicks agreed to a $2,825,000, one-year contract with the New York Yankees, who settled with reliever Tommy Kahnle at $1,312,500 in the first deals among the team's eight players eligible for salary arbitration.New York's luxury tax payroll rose to $124,837,500 for nine players with agreements and Thursday's moves left the Yankees' projected tax payroll at about $178 million — well under the $197 million tax threshold. The total includes $26 million estimated for the six players still eligible for arbitration, $10 million for the rest of the 40-man roster, $14,044,600 for benefits and a $3 million charge for cash transactions: a $5.5 million payment to Houston as part of the Brian McCann trade, a $500,000 payment to San Diego as part of the Chase Headley and a $3 million credit from Miami as part of the Giancarlo Stanton trade.Hicks spent a pair of lengthy stretches on the disabled list but still managed to set career highs with a .266 average, 15 homers... [More]

J.T. Realmuto reportedly wants to be part of the player exodus from Miami.The Marlins' catcher has requested a trade, according to multiple reports, after the new ownership began dismantling the team to slash payroll.The group, which includes Derek Jeter, has already traded National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees, fellow All-Star outfielder Marcell Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals and two-time All-Star infielder Dee Gordon to the Seattle Mariners.In fact, outfielder Christian Yelich is also reportedly unhappy with the recent trades, according to ESPN. Yelich expects to have a conversation with Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill in the near future to discuss the situation.Yelich, 26, has four seasons remaining on his seven-year, $49.57 million contract but the club hasn't been shopping him. He is slated to make $7 million in 2018.Yelich batted .282 with 18 homers, 81 RBIs and 16 steals last season. He is a career .290 hitter with 59 homers, 293 RBIs and 72 steals in five big-league seasons.The 26-year-old Realmuto set career highs of 17 homers and 65 RBIs last season while batting .278 in 141 games.Realmuto has a career batting average of .280 with 38 homers and 169 RBIs in three-plus seasons.Realmuto made $562,500 last season. He is eligible for arbitration in 2018.

RF Giancarlo Stanton was officially traded to the New York by the Miami Marlins. The reigning National League MVP was acquired in exchange for second baseman Starlin Castro, minor league right-hander Jorge Guzman and minor league infielder Jose Devers. "I'm very excited to be here and be a part of the Yankees," Stanton said at a news conference Monday during the Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The two teams reached terms of the deal on Saturday pending final approval from the 28-year-old Stanton under the terms of his no-trade clause and passing a physical. Stanton hit 59 home runs for the Marlins this past season.

The New York Yankees officially announced Monday the blockbuster trade acquiring reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.The Yankees also received cash considerations from the Marlins in exchange for second baseman Starlin Castro, minor league right-hander Jorge Guzman and minor league infielder Jose Devers."I'm very excited to be here and be a part of the Yankees," Stanton said at a news conference Monday during the Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. "I'm just looking forward to stepping up and being with this winning environment and winning culture so I'm happy to be here."The two teams reached terms of the deal on Saturday pending final approval from the 28-year-old Stanton under the terms of his no-trade clause and passing a physical.Stanton, who hit 59 home runs for the Marlins this past season, is now in pinstripes and will be joining another slugger in the Yankees outfield -- American League Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge, who hit 52 homers in... [More]

OF Giancarlo Stanton agreed to a deal to be traded to the New York Yankees from the Miami Marlins, according to multiple reports Saturday. The two teams reached terms for a deal pending final approval from the 28-year-old Stanton under the terms of his no-trade clause and passing a physical. The approval is expected to be a formality. Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro and two minor league prospects would be traded to Miami as part of the deal, according to reports.

The New York Yankees agreed to acquire National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins in a blockbuster trade, according to multiple reports Saturday.The two teams reached terms for a deal pending final approval from the 28-year-old Stanton under the terms of his no-trade clause and passing a physical. The approval is expected to be a formality.Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro and two minor league prospects would be traded to Miami as part of the deal, according to reports.The news comes a day after the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants both announced they agreed to deals to acquire Stanton, but he declined to waive his no-trade clause.Talks between the Yankees and Marlins picked up Friday after two more teams dropped out of the running for the superstar. New York and Miami re-engaged in talks earlier in the week, according to ESPN.The Cardinals and Giants both targeted Stanton from the time that new Marlins ownership -- led by former Yankees great Derek Jeter... [More]

The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants both announced Friday that they agreed to deals to acquire Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton but the National League MVP declined to waive his no-trade clause."We had an agreement to acquire Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins, subject to him waiving his no-trade clause," Cardinals CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. said in a statement. "We have been notified that he will not waive his no-trade clause to come to St. Louis."While we are disappointed in his decision, we will continue to make every effort to improve our club for the upcoming season."The Giants released a similar statement about their efforts to acquire Stanton."Our agreement with the Marlins to acquire Giancarlo Stanton subject to his waiving of the no-trade clause will not move forward and it is our understanding that the Marlins and Stanton are exploring other options," the Giants said in their statement.The Cardinals and Giants both targeted Stanton from the time that new Marlins... [More]

RF Giancarlo Stanton had two hits and one RBI, but he failed to hit his 60th homer in Sunday's regular-season finale at Marlins Park. Stanton singled twice, struck out and grounded to shortstop. Still, he goes down in baseball history as just the sixth player to hit at least 59 homers in a season, joining Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

There may not be two American League players who differ more standing side-by-side than the Houston Astros' Jose Altuve and the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge.Altuve is a diminutive 5-foot-6. Judge is a giant at 6-7. But when it comes to the AL Most Valuable Player Award, the difference could be measured in angstroms.The members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America are sending in their votes right now for all of the major 2017 awards. There are some that will be, or should be, unanimous picks.How do you not give Judge the AL Rookie of the Year? Same goes in the National League for Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both were by far at the top of their classes when all was said and done.Below is our take on the deserving winners in each race. AL MVP isn't the only white-knuckler. In the AL, the Cy Young Award race between Boston's Chris Sale and Cleveland's Corey Kluber is tight, too. In the National League, the MVP, Cy Young and Manager of the Year are all worthy of great... [More]

RF Giancarlo Stanton, who has 59 homers, went 1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts. In his final at-bat of the night, he struck out looking at a 94-mph fastball on the outside corner from reliever Jim Johnson. On Sunday, Stanton will get one more game in which to try to reach the magical mark of 60 homers.

RF Giancarlo Stanton and CF Marcell Ozuna became the first duo to reach 120-plus RBI since 2005. Ozuna drove in three runs Friday to reach 122 for the season, joining Stanton, who drove in a run to improve his RBI total to 130 for the season. The duo join Red Sox pair Manny Ramirez (144) and David Ortiz (148) along with Yankees Gary Sheffield (123) and Alex Rodriguez (130) who were the last to accomplish the feat.

MIAMI -- Giancarlo Stanton hit his major-league-leading 58th and 59th home runs of the season, leading the Miami Marlins to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.With three games remaining, Stanton needs one more home run to join the 60-homer club, which includes only five players in MLB history: Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.Stanton has 129 RBIs, eight more than the previous franchise record set by Preston Wilson in 2000. Stanton has also scored 121 runs, which ranks third in the majors this year.Miami rookie Dillon Peters (1-2) earned his first major league win, allowing two hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He walked four and struck out four. In his previous 18 2/3 innings, Peters allowed 18 runs.Brewers 4, Reds 3MILWAUKEE -- Brett Phillips drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the sixth inning as Milwaukee defeated Cincinnati.The Brewers moved to within two games of Colorado for the final National League wild-card spot with... [More]

RF Giancarlo Stanton hit his major-league-leading 58th and 59th homers of the season against the Braves on Thursday.With three games remaining, Stanton needs one more homer to join the 60-homer club, which includes only five players in the history of the game -- Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.Stanton hit his 58th homer in the fourth inning off Julio Teheran, and he belted his 59th in the eighth inning off Rex Brothers.

RF Giancarlo Stanton, who leads the majors with 57 home runs, went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts before being lifted from the game in the seventh. He went 1-for-12 with four strikeouts in the series and hit the ball out of the infield twice.

RF Giancarlo Stanton was 0-for-8 in the series before he doubled with two outs in the ninth. It was just the second ball he has hit to the outfield in the series. In 22 career games at Coors Field, Stanton is batting .295 (26-for-88) with 10 home runs, the most of any visiting player not having played for a National League West team.

RF Giancarlo Stanton, who leads the majors with 57 home runs, went 0-for-5 with a strikeout Monday. He didn't hit the ball out of the infield and stranded four runners. Stanton's five-game hitting streak against the Rockies ended as did his five-game home run streak against them.