Manaea back with Mets on 3-year deal (source)
NEW YORK -- Sean Manaea, the popular left-hander who became a showpiece for the Mets’ ability to reshape starting pitchers, is back in the organization on a long-term deal. The Mets and Manaea agreed to terms early Monday on a three-year, $75 million contract that’s pending a physical, according to
World Series hero Buehler, Red Sox agree on 1-year deal (source)
A couple months after his hero turn in the World Series, right-hander Walker Buehler has agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million deal with incentives with the Red Sox, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal, which was first reported by Russell Dorsey of Yahoo! Sports, has not been confirmed
Will Ichiro be a unanimous HOFer? The experts say ...
There seems to be little question that Ichiro Suzuki will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when the results are announced on Jan. 21, 2025. There is, however, one major question surrounding his candidacy: Will Suzuki become just the second unanimous Hall of Famer? While we won’t know for certain
He's back! Cutch re-ups for another season with the Bucs
Andrew McCutchen, the face of the Pirates in the 21st century, is staying in Pittsburgh. The team announced Monday that the franchise icon is returning for the 2025 season. According to a source, the deal is for one year and $5 million. Another reunion between McCutchen and the Pirates was
Rangers, Joc agree to free-agent deal (reports)
The Texas Rangers and free-agent DH Joc Pederson have agreed to terms pending a physical, according to multiple reports. The team has not confirmed the deal. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the agreement is for two years and $37 million, though Pederson can opt out after one season. Pederson is
After reinforcing rotation, is Alonso next for Mets?
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Nats add pop at 1B in trade for Nathaniel Lowe
The Nationals have addressed their need at first base. The Nats acquired lefty-hitting first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Rangers for left-handed reliever Robert Garcia on Sunday evening. TRADE DETAILS Nationals get: 1B Nathaniel Lowe Rangers get: LHP Robert Garcia Lowe, who won't be a free agent until after the
Phillies get Luzardo for 2 prospects in trade with Marlins
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies added further depth to one of the strongest rotations in baseball on Sunday, acquiring left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo and Minor League catcher/outfielder Paul McIntosh from the Marlins in exchange for two prospects. Shortstop Starlyn Caba (Phillies' No. 4 prospect) and outfielder Emaarion Boyd (Phillies' No. 23
Every team's best single-game performance of 2024
There was no shortage of storylines in the 2024 season, which featured some of the best individual seasons and performances that baseball has ever seen -- we're looking at you Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Which single-game performances were the best? We asked each of our 30 beat writers which
Are all signs pointing to an Alonso reunion with Mets?
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The 10 signature players of the 2024 season
2024 was a thrilling, downright giddy year of baseball, with historic individual seasons, riveting playoff chases, hair-raising postseason games and a World Series with the biggest stars in the sport. But to our eyes, there were 10 players who made their mark on the sport more than any other, 10
Rickey Henderson, legendary leadoff hitter, passes away at 65
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, considered the greatest leadoff hitter in history and MLB’s all-time leader in stolen bases, leadoff home runs and runs scored, has passed away. He was 65. “For multiple generations of baseball fans, Rickey Henderson was the gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting,” Commissioner
'You couldn’t scare him and you couldn’t stop him': La Russa on managing Rickey
CHICAGO -- Tony La Russa was extolling the virtues of Rickey Henderson as a Hall of Famer and one of the all-time great players in Major League Baseball history during a 20-minute Zoom with Chicago writers on Sunday, when he quickly changed direction. “Great player, great teammate,” La Russa said.
Goldschmidt agrees to join Yankees on 1-year deal (source)
Two offseasons ago, Paul Goldschmidt made a three-hour drive across the state of Florida for a chance to compare notes with one of his favorite stars in Aaron Judge, a couple of reigning Most Valuable Players huddling near the Yankees’ spring home in Tampa, Fla. Goldschmidt and Judge hit in
D-backs acquire Josh Naylor in trade with Guardians
PHOENIX -- One day after Christian Walker agreed to a three-year, $60 million free-agent deal with the Astros, the Diamondbacks filled his spot by acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians on Saturday. In return, the D-backs will send Minor League right-hander Slade Cecconi and their
Santana returning to Guardians on 1-year deal (sources)
Another staple in the Guardians lineup is on the move, but another one is coming home. First baseman Josh Naylor has been traded to the Diamondbacks in exchange for righty pitcher Slade Cecconi and Arizona’s 2025 Competitive Balance Round B pick, the team announced on Saturday.
5 free agents who should be generating more buzz
This offseason has already seen its share of blockbuster moves, headlined by Juan Soto’s record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. Blake Snell (Dodgers), Willy Adames (Giants) and Max Fried (Yankees) are among the other big names to change teams in free agency, while Garrett Crochet (Red Sox), Kyle
'Truly one of a kind': Baseball world reacts to Henderson's passing
Rickey Henderson was one of the greatest baseball players of all time -- and he knew it. MLB's career leader in stolen bases and runs, Henderson played the game with a style and a swagger that made him an iconic figure. On Saturday, the baseball world mourned Henderson as news
What alternatives to Teoscar could the Dodgers pursue?
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Yanks bring back RHP Loáisiga on a 1-year deal
The Yankees have re-signed right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026, the club announced on Saturday.
Experts predict this year's Hall of Fame voting
The results for this year's Hall of Fame voting will be announced on Jan. 21, 2025 -- but we're here to give you a sneak peak of what to possibly expect. We asked 55 MLB.com experts a variety of HOF-related questions and compiled all of the answers below. To be
Here are baseball's oddest ballpark quirks
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Marlins get 2 prospects, send Luzardo to Phillies
MIAMI -- In a rare move swung between National League East rivals, the Marlins traded left-hander Jesús Luzardo and Minor League catcher Paul McIntosh to the Phillies for a pair of top prospects, the team announced Sunday. Joining the Marlins' organization are shortstop Starlyn Caba (Philadelphia's No. 4 prospect per
A's agree to 1-year deal with infielder Urshela
After addressing their need for starting pitching earlier this winter, the Athletics can now check third base off their offseason wish list. The A’s landed the experienced third baseman they were looking for on Sunday by signing veteran infielder Gio Urshela to a one-year contract. The deal, first reported on