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Tue Feb 13 201823:58Changeup: New manager Mickey Callaway has big ideas for MetsCody AllenRPIndiansFree Agent
Corey KluberSPIndiansFree Agent
Andrew MillerRPIndiansFree Agent
Zack WheelerSPMetsFree Agent
Jacob deGromSPMetsFree Agent
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — For a first-time manager, Mickey Callaway was mighty bold about his own expectations with the New York Mets."The front office has gotten us the players. The coaching staff is the best coaching staff in the big leagues," he said Tuesday. "If we don't do something special with the group we have in place, it's going to be on the leadership. That's going to be on me."With the Mets set to hold their first formal spring-training workout for pitchers and catchers Wednesday, an enthusiastic Callaway laid out his vision for a championship contender in that hint of a Tennessee drawl.Seated behind a table during his 35-minute news conference, wearing a Mets cap and jersey, Callaway touched on an array of topics, from the team's new sports-science plan for keeping players healthy to his beliefs in throwing more breaking balls and building a flexible bullpen with no defined closer."For me to designate somebody to pitch the ninth and I don't know what hitters are coming up,... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201820:38Chase Utley appears headed back to Los Angeles DodgersChase Utley2B/PHDodgersFree Agent
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chase Utley appears headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.The free-agent infielder's gloves and cleats were in the Dodgers' clubhouse on Tuesday, and mail addressed to him was in a dressing stall."We're hopeful," manager Dave Roberts said. "Chase is great. I'll talk more about him, maybe in a couple of days."The 39-year-old second baseman, a six-time All-Star, hit .236 last year for the Dodgers with eight homers and 34 RBIs in 309 at-bats. Acquired from Philadelphia in August 2015, he signed a $7 million deal for the following season and had a $2 million base salary last season, when he earned an additional $250,000 in bonuses.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201820:08Yu Darvish, Cubs finalize $126 million, 6-year contractJake ArrietaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Peter BourjosCF/LFBravesFree Agent
Lorenzo CainCFBrewersFree Agent
Tyler ChatwoodSPCubsFree Agent
Yu DarvishSPCubsFree Agent
Kyle HendricksSPCubsFree Agent
Jon LesterSPCubsFree Agent
Justin UptonLFAngelsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — When Yu Darvish met with Theo Epstein and other Chicago Cubs' officials last December in the Dallas area, the Japanese pitcher liked what he heard."The Cubs really stood out, and everyone was sincere at the meeting," Darvish said Tuesday through a translator after finalizing a $126 million, six-year contract.The agreement is by far the largest deal in a slow-moving free agent market, topping outfielder Lorenzo Cain's $80 million, five-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition, the Los Angeles Angels gave outfielder Justin Upton a $106 million, five-year contract in November before he could become a free agent.Darvish gets $25 million this year, $20 million in 2019, $22 million in each of the following two seasons, $19 million in 2022 and $18 million in 2023. He can opt out of the deal after the 2019 season and become a free agent again.His approval is needed for any trade through 2019. After that, he can list 12 teams he cannot be dealt to without his consent.Darvish... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201820:08McHugh, Garcia go to arbitration; Gausman settlesGerrit ColeSPAstrosFree Agent
Kevin GausmanSPOriolesFree Agent
Ken GilesRPBlue JaysFree Agent
Dallas KeuchelSPAstrosFree Agent
Lance McCullersSPAstrosFree Agent
Collin McHughRP/SPAstrosFree Agent
Charlie MortonSPAstrosFree Agent
Justin VerlanderSPAstrosFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Collin McHugh became the second pitcher on the World Series champion Houston Astros to go to salary arbitration, and Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia also went to a hearing.McHugh asked for a raise from $3.85 million to $5 million during Tuesday's hearing before arbitrators Mark Burstein, Jeanne Wood and Allen Ponak. Houston argued for a $4.55 million salary.Garcia requested a hike from $3 million to $6.7 million rather than Chicago's $5.85 million offer. His case was heard by Phillip LaPorte, Steven Wolf and John Kagel, who are likely to issue a decision Wednesday.Players lead 7-6 with decisions to be announced Thursday for McHugh and pitchers Marcus Stroman, Jake Odorizzi and Trevor Bauer. Four more hearings are scheduled, and 22 decisions would be the most since players won 14 of 24 cases in 1990.Baltimore and pitcher Kevin Gausman agreed Tuesday to a $5.6 million, one-year deal, avoiding a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.McHugh heads to spring training projected... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201819:59Changeup: New manager Mickey Callaway has big ideas for MetsCody AllenRPIndiansFree Agent
Corey KluberSPIndiansFree Agent
Andrew MillerRPIndiansFree Agent
Zack WheelerSPMetsFree Agent
Jacob deGromSPMetsFree Agent
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — For a first-time manager, Mickey Callaway was mighty bold about his own expectations with the New York Mets."The front office has gotten us the players. The coaching staff is the best coaching staff in the big leagues," he said Tuesday. "If we don't do something special with the group we have in place, it's going to be on the leadership. That's going to be on me."With the Mets set to hold their first formal spring-training workout for pitchers and catchers Wednesday, an enthusiastic Callaway laid out his vision for a championship contender in that hint of a Tennessee drawl.Seated behind a table during his 35-minute news conference, wearing a Mets cap and jersey, Callaway touched on an array of topics, from the team's new sports-science plan for keeping pitchers healthy to his beliefs in throwing more breaking balls and building a flexible bullpen with no defined closer."For me to designate somebody to pitch the ninth and I don't know what hitters are coming up,... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201818:38Padres pitcher Torres won't be at spring camp due to chargesBrad HandRPIndiansFree Agent
Kazuhisa MakitaRPPadresFree Agent
Luis Urías2BPadresFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Left-hander Jose Torres was on the bubble for a spot in the bullpen before his arrest on domestic violence charges, San Diego Padres manager Andy Green said Tuesday.Torres was placed on the restricted list and won't report for spring training with pitchers and catchers on Wednesday.The Padres said in a statement that they were aware of the allegations against Torres and are cooperating with an investigation being conducted by Commissioner Rob Manfred's office.Torres pleaded not guilty Jan. 9 in Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix to charges in a Dec. 29 indictment: felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon or dangerous incident and misdemeanor recklessly defacing or damaging property of another person.The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Torres was arrested after a dispute during which he's accused of brandishing a handgun and pointing it at a domestic violence victim, knocking a door off its hinges and punching a hole in another door."He threw the ball well... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201818:28Matt Kemp happy and hopeful about his return to the DodgersCharlie Culberson2B/3B/LF/PH/SSBravesFree Agent
Scott KazmirSPBravesFree Agent
Matt KempLF/PH/RFDodgersFree Agent
Brandon McCarthySPBravesFree Agent
Yasiel PuigRFDodgersFree Agent
Chris Taylor2B/CF/LF/SSDodgersFree Agent
Chase Utley2B/PHDodgersFree Agent
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Kemp arrived early Tuesday to a Dodgers clubhouse he already knows and to a team he believes he can help win the World Series — if he gets the chance to stick around.Kemp, back in the Dodgers spring-training complex at Camelback Ranch for the first time since 2014, looked comfortable and confident in his return to his original major-league team."I got a lot left in me," said Kemp, a former All-Star outfielder who was in camp six days before the reporting date for position players.Maybe there's enough left, Kemp said, for the Dodgers to win the title that eluded them last fall against Houston in Game 7."I can help this team win," he said. "I feel strong, ready to go. I'm older, but I've got a lot to offer, a lot of knowledge. Nobody really knows what their role is, but I'm here to win. I know I can be in this lineup, can help us win, prove to everybody I can still play defense. We all got something to prove every year. It's a fresh start. Why not do it back where... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201817:59A's catcher Maxwell no longer will kneel for national anthemBruce MaxwellCAthleticsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell says he no longer will kneel for the national anthem as he did last season as a rookie, when he became the first major leaguer to do so following the lead of many NFL players.He spoke Tuesday as the A's pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in the desert and opted to also put out a statement to keep his thoughts concise and clear.He says "the purpose of the gesture was to raise awareness about social issues affecting our country, and while I'm looking forward to a society that is inclusive, empathetic and a welcoming place, I will not continue the symbolic gesture of taking a knee during our national anthem this season."Maxwell was arrested in Arizona in late October after a food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her. The A's plan to start him at catcher despite the off-field issues.Maxwell says "taking a knee during the national anthem last season was not a decision I made lightly. As a member of a military family, I respect the sacrifices of the men and women who served and continue to serve our country."The 27-year-old hit .237 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 76 games last season.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201817:59Royals bullpen remains a question with camp openingKelvin HerreraRPRoyalsFree Agent
Brandon MaurerRPRoyalsFree Agent
Mike MinorRP/SPRangersFree Agent
Wily PeraltaRPRoyalsFree Agent
Burch SmithRP/SPRoyalsFree Agent
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals had the most feared bullpen in the majors in 2014 and '15 with Wade Davis, Greg Holland and Kelvin Herrera helping them advance to back-to-back World Series.That's no longer the case entering 2018. The back end of the bullpen remains unsettled as Royals opened spring training on Tuesday with pitchers and catchers reporting.Herrera is back and led the team with 26 saves last year, but he lost his closing job late in the season. Scott Alexander logged four saves. Mike Minor finished the year as the closer, collecting six saves.The Royals traded relievers Alexander, Joakim Soria and Ryan Butcher in January. Minor signed with the Texas Rangers as a free agent.Along with a plethora of new faces in the bullpen, the Royals have a new pitching coach in Cal Eldred and bullpen coach in Vance Wilson.Herrera, who had a career-worst 4.25 ERA in 64 appearances and battled forearm tightness last year, arrived in Arizona on January 13 to begin working out."I... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201817:59Boone embraces Yanks' expectations as spring training startsMiguel Andujar3BYankeesFree Agent
Jacoby EllsburyCFYankeesFree Agent
Aaron HicksCF/LFYankeesFree Agent
Aaron JudgeRFYankeesFree Agent
Austin RomineCYankeesFree Agent
Giancarlo StantonDH/LF/RFYankeesFree Agent
Gleyber Torres2B/SSYankeesFree Agent
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — On the day pitchers and catchers reported for his first spring training as New York Yankees manager, Aaron Boone acknowledged the pressure."Embrace that expectation," Boone said Tuesday. "Expect to go out there and be great. It beats the alternative, right. It really does. We're not going to run from that."Boone was hired to replace Joe Girardi, who was fired after a decade — even though the Yankees made an unexpected run to Game 7 of the AL Championship Series before losing to Houston.Led by Baby Bombers Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the Yankees face increased demands from their fans — especially after acquiring major league home run leader Giancarlo Stanton from Miami. Fans are likely to be satisfied only with the team's first World Series title since 2009."We understand the expectations and I think one of those things that's exciting for me is to hear some of those comments," Boone said."Last year was great. A lot of these guys came of age and viewed it as a very successful... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201817:38A's catcher Maxwell no longer will knell for national anthemBruce MaxwellCAthleticsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell says he no longer will kneel for the national anthem as he did last season as a rookie, when he became the first major leaguer to do so following the lead of many NFL players.He spoke Tuesday as the A's pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in the desert and opted to also put out a statement to keep his thoughts concise and clear.He says "the purpose of the gesture was to raise awareness about social issues affecting our country, and while I'm looking forward to a society that is inclusive, empathetic and a welcoming place, I will not continue the symbolic gesture of taking a knee during our national anthem this season."Maxwell was arrested in Arizona in late October after a food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her. The A's plan to start him at catcher despite the off-field issues.Maxwell says "taking a knee during the national anthem last season was not a decision I made lightly. As a member of a military family, I respect the sacrifices of the men and women who served and continue to serve our country."The 27-year-old hit .237 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 76 games last season.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201817:38Chase Utley appears headed back to Los Angeles DodgersChase Utley2B/PHDodgersFree Agent
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chase Utley appears headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.The free-agent infielder's gloves and cleats were in the Dodgers clubhouse on Tuesday and mail addressed to him was in a dressing stall."We're hopeful," manager Dave Roberts said. "Chase is great. I'll talk more about him, maybe in a couple of days."The 39-year-old second baseman, a six-time All-Star, hit .236 last year for the Dodgers with eight homers and 34 RBIs in 309 at-bats. Acquired from Philadelphia in August 2015, he signed a $7 million deal for the following season and had a $2 million base salary last season, when he earned an additional $250,000 in bonuses.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201816:48McHugh goes to arbitration; Gausman settlesGerrit ColeSPAstrosFree Agent
Kevin GausmanSPOriolesFree Agent
Ken GilesRPBlue JaysFree Agent
Dallas KeuchelSPAstrosFree Agent
Lance McCullersSPAstrosFree Agent
Collin McHughRP/SPAstrosFree Agent
Charlie MortonSPAstrosFree Agent
Justin VerlanderSPAstrosFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Collin McHugh became the second pitcher on the World Series champion Houston Astros to go to salary arbitration, asking for a raise from $3.85 million to $5 million.Houston argued for a $4.55 million salary in Tuesday's hearing before arbitrators Mark Burstein, Jeanne Wood and Allen Ponak.Players lead 7-6 with decisions pending for McHugh and pitchers Marcus Stroman, Jake Odorizzi and Trevor Bauer. Six more hearings are scheduled, and 22 decisions would be the most since players won 14 of 24 cases in 1990.Baltimore and pitcher Kevin Gausman agreed Tuesday to a $5.6 million, one-year deal, avoiding a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.McHugh heads to spring training projected as a sixth starter behind a rotation with Justin Verlander, Dallas Keuchel, Gerrit Cole, Lance McCullers Jr. and Charlie Morton. The Astros could decide to trade McHugh.The 30-year-old right-hander was 5-2 with a 3.55 ERA in 12 starts last season. He was on the disabled list with tendinitis in his pitching... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201816:29Yu Darvish, Cubs finalize $126 million, 6-year contractJake ArrietaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Peter BourjosCF/LFBravesFree Agent
Lorenzo CainCFBrewersFree Agent
Tyler ChatwoodSPCubsFree Agent
Yu DarvishSPCubsFree Agent
Kyle HendricksSPCubsFree Agent
Jon LesterSPCubsFree Agent
Justin UptonLFAngelsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — When Yu Darvish met with Theo Epstein and other Chicago Cubs' officials last December in the Dallas area, the Japanese pitcher liked what he heard."The Cubs really stood out, and everyone was sincere at the meeting," Darvish said Tuesday through a translator after finalizing a $126 million, six-year contract.The agreement is by far the largest deal in a slow-moving free agent market, topping outfielder Lorenzo Cain's $80 million, five-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition, the Los Angeles Angels gave outfielder Justin Upton a $106 million, five-year contract in November before he could become a free agent.Darvish joins a rotation that includes Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, Jose Quintana and Tyler Chatwood, who agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract in December."Yu was our primary target," said Epstein, the Cubs' president of baseball operations. "It's a great day for the Cubs organization to welcome a pitcher of this caliber. He is probably the pre-eminent... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201816:18Price tries to rebound from injury-filled year with Red SoxDavid PriceSPRed SoxFree Agent
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — David Price says he'd rather stay in Boston to chase a title than opt out of his contract at the end of the season.The former Cy Young Award winner spoke to media at the team's spring training facilities on Tuesday at Fenway South, the team's spring training home. He said that he had no intentions of using the opt-out clause in his contract at the end of the season, putting an end to speculation —at least for the time being — that he would become a free agent after a tumultuous start to his run with the Red Sox."I haven't had that conversation with my wife or my agent, my family or anybody else," Price said. "I expect to win here and that's what I came here for."Price said he just needed to clear his head this winter, which included spending his first offseason as a father to his newborn son, Xavier."That's what you use the offseason for," Price said. "To recharge. Recharge the batteries in your head and in your life and that is what I was able to do. I had a very... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201816:08Red Sox report for 1st season under CoraDavid PriceSPRed SoxFree Agent
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The first order of business this spring for new Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was getting to know his players as more than just players."You are human beings and if you only concentrate on baseball, it becomes a grind and it becomes a long season," Cora said. "You have to connect with them, learn about their families and learn about them off the field and that makes it a more fulfilling experience."That communication has already started to loosen up a clubhouse that had become purely businesslike under former manager John Farrell."It's casual conversation and it's not always about baseball," Boston pitcher David Price said. "We have a good relationship already and I think that stems from talking more than just baseball."Cora's positive clubhouse presence — plus a being dependable glove up the middle — that helped him stay in the big leagues for 14 years. A former third-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers out of the Miami in 1996, Cora batted .243 over 1,273... [More]
Tue Feb 13 201814:48Yu Darvish, Cubs finalize $126 million, 6-year contractJake ArrietaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Lorenzo CainCFBrewersFree Agent
Tyler ChatwoodSPCubsFree Agent
Yu DarvishSPCubsFree Agent
Kyle HendricksSPCubsFree Agent
Jon LesterSPCubsFree Agent
Justin UptonLFAngelsFree Agent
CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish and the Chicago Cubs have finalized their $126 million, six-year contract, by far the largest deal in a slow-moving free agent market.The agreement announced Tuesday topped outfielder Lorenzo Cain's $80 million, five-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.In addition, the Los Angeles Angels gave outfielder Justin Upton a $106 million, five-year contract in November before he could become a free agent.Darvish joins a rotation that includes Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, Jose Quintana and Tyler Chatwood, who agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract in December.A four-time All-Star, Darvish finished last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping them knock out the defending champion Cubs in the playoffs to reach the World Series. The 31-year-old Japanese right-hander is expected to take the rotation spot of Jake Arrieta, who became a free agent.Darvish went 4-3 with a 3.44 ERA in nine starts with the Dodgers down the stretch. He shut down the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLCS, striking out seven while pitching 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a 6-1 victory at Wrigley Field.But Darvish was hit hard in the World Series against Houston, managing just five outs in each of his two starts — including a Game 7 loss.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201814:48Clayton Kershaw to start record 8th opener for DodgersClayton KershawSPDodgersFree Agent
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — No surprise here: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Clayton Kershaw will make his team-record eighth opening-day start, against the visiting San Francisco Giants on March 29.Roberts made the announcement Tuesday when pitchers and catchers reported to spring training with the defending NL champions.Kershaw turns 30 on March 19. He is tied with Don Drysdale and Don Sutton at seven opening-day starts. Kershaw was 18-4 with a 2.31 ERA last year.He wasted a four-run lead and was chased in the fifth inning of a 13-12, 10-inning loss to Houston in Game 5 of the World Series, leaving Los Angeles in a 3-2 World Series deficit. The Astros won in seven games.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201814:18Romo finalizes $2.5 million, 1-year contract with RaysSergio RomoRPRaysFree Agent
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Free agent reliever Sergio Romo has finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Rays.The deal announced Tuesday includes a $250,000 assignment bonus if the right-hander is traded.Romo was 3-1 with 3.56 ERA in 55 games with the Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, including 2-0 with a 1.47 ERA in 25 games after being acquired by Tampa last July.Romo, who turns 35 on March 4, spent the first nine seasons of his big league career with San Francisco. He has 84 saves, all with the Giants.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Feb 13 201813:58Odorizzi, Stroman have hearings in final arbitration weekTrevor BauerSPIndiansFree Agent
Kevin GausmanSPOriolesFree Agent
Adeiny HechavarríaSSPiratesFree Agent
Jake OdorizziSPTwinsFree Agent
Roberto OsunaRPAstrosFree Agent
Marcus StromanSPBlue JaysFree Agent
PHOENIX (AP) — Toronto's Marcus Stroman and Tampa Bay's Jake Odorizzi went to hearings to begin the final week of what could be the busiest salary arbitration season since 1990.Stroman asked for a raise from $3.4 million to $6.9 million on Monday in a hearing before arbitrators Edna Francis, Elizabeth Neumeier and Gary Kendellan. The Blue Jays argued he should be paid $6.5 million.Odorizzi requested a hike from $4.1 million to $6.3 million instead of the Rays' $6.05 million offer in a case heard by Dennis Archer, Phillip LaPorte and Matt Goldberg.Players lead 7-6 with decisions pending until late this week for Stroman, Odorizzi and Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer. Six more hearings are scheduled, and 22 decisions would be the most since players won 14 of 24 cases in 1990.Baltimore and pitcher Kevin Gausman agreed Tuesday to a $5.6 million, one-year deal, avoiding a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.A 26-year-old right-hander, Stroman went 13-9 with a 3.09 ERA in 2017. He struck out 164, two... [More]
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