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Chris Sale wins Cy Young Award

November 20, 2024

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves congratulate LHP Chris Sale on winning the 2024 National League Cy Young Award. Sale secured the honor for the first time in his 14-season career. Sale, 35, made 29 starts this season and went 18-3 with a 2.38 earned run average (47 ER/177.2 IP), leading

White Sox Agree To Terms On One-Year Contract With Outfielder Austin Slater

November 20, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with veteran outfielder Austin Slater. Slater, 31, split the 2024 season between San Francisco, Cincinnati and Baltimore, batting .209/.321/.266 (37-177) with two home runs, 18 RBI and 24 runs scored in 84 combined games.

Cubs Acquire C Matt Thaiss From Los Angeles Angels

November 20, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels for a cash consideration. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. Thaiss, 29, appeared in 57 major league games with

Athletics agree to terms with OF/1B Seth Brown on one-year contract

November 20, 2024

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics have agreed to terms with outfielder/first baseman Seth Brown on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, avoiding arbitration. Brown batted .231 with 14 home runs and 44 RBI in 124 games last year in his sixth season in the majors. He was hitting

Rockies sign Jacob Stallings to one-year contract with mutual option for 2026

November 20, 2024

DENVER – It was announced today that the Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract with Jacob Stallings covering the 2025 season with a mutual option for 2026. Stallings, 34, returns to the Rockies for a second season after setting full-season career-highs in batting (.263), OBP (.357), slugging (.453), OPS

Phillies & SEI to Celebrate the Season of Giving with Holiday Charitable Events

Starting on November 26, Phanta Claus and special guests to bring holiday cheer during a dozen events aimed at giving thanks to community heroes
November 20, 2024

The Phillies and SEI, a leading global provider of technology and investment solutions and Official Partner of the Philadelphia Phillies, are continuing their commitment to affect positive change in the community by teaming up to host a fun-filled Season of Giving. This is the second year for the holiday campaign,

Cardinals announce ‘Red Friday’ on-sale of single-game & all-inclusive tickets for 2025 season

November 20, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 20, 2024 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that select tickets for the 2025 regular season, including All-Inclusive and Single-Game tickets for all home games, will be available as part of the team’s Red Friday on-sale this Friday, November 22, at 10 AM CT. 2025

Jack Dreyer added to 40-man roster

November 19, 2024

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers added left-handed pitcher Jack Dreyer to the 40-man roster. Dreyer, 25, started the season with Double-A Tulsa, recording nine straight scoreless appearances (14.2 IP) and striking out 20. On May 7, he was elevated to Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he posted a 5-2

D-backs roster moves

November 19, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Added to 40-man roster: RHP Joe Elbis (MiLB Bio) INF Tim Tawa (MiLB Bio) INF Christian Walker declined qualifying offer. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 37.

Pat Murphy named 2024 National League Manager of the Year

November 19, 2024

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has been voted 2024 National League Manager of the Year as he bested fellow finalists Carlos Mendoza (New York) and Mike Shildt (San Diego). He is the first Brewers manager ever to earn the award. An updated media guide bio can be found

Colorado Rockies transactions

November 19, 2024

The Colorado Rockies announced today the following transaction:

  • Selected the contract of outfielder Zac Veen. Veen, 22, is rated as the Rockies No. 3 prospect and the 83rd-best prospect overall by MLB Pipeline … has slashed .260/.355/.424 with 134 stolen bases through four Minor League seasons with the Rockies

Stephen Vogt Named AL Manager of the Year in Debut Season

November 19, 2024

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Baseball Writers Association of America today announced Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has been selected the American League Manager of the Year, beating out Kansas City’s Matt Quatraro and Detroit’s A.J. Hinch with 27 first-place votes. Vogt, 40, guided Cleveland to its 12th American League Central

Phillies announce roster moves

November 19, 2024

The Phillies have selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Mick Abel, Jean Cabrera and Moisés Chace to the 40-man roster. Additionally, right-handed pitcher John McMillon cleared waivers and was outrighted to triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcements. Abel, 23, spent the entire 2024

Red Sox announce roster moves

November 19, 2024

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today made the following roster moves:

  • Selected right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins to the Major League roster from Triple-A Worcester.
  • Selected outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia to the Major League roster from Double-A Portland.
  • Designated right-handed pitchers Isaiah Campbell and Bryan Mata for assignment. Boston’s

Guardians add four players to 40-man roster

November 19, 2024

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians announced the following transactions in advance of today’s 40-man roster protection deadline: Selected the contracts of RHP Franco Aleman, RHP Nic Enright, OF Petey Halpin and LHP Doug Nikhazy from Triple-A Columbus, adding the quartet to the ML 40-man roster and bringing the current

Cubs select OF Owen Caissie and INF Ben Cowles

November 19, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of outfielder Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa and infielder Ben Cowles from Double-A Tennessee. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis have been designated for assignment. The 40-man roster now stands at 40

Rangers select contracts of three players to Major League roster

Infielder Max Acosta joins right-handed pitchers Winston Santos and Emiliano Teodo as additions to Rangers’ 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft on December 11; Right-handed pitcher Carson Coleman returned to New York Yankees
November 19, 2024

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions:

  • Infielder Max Acosta contract selected from Frisco (AA).
  • Right-handed pitcher Winston Santos contract selected from Frisco (AA).
  • Right-handed pitcher Emiliano Teodo (pronounced “tay-OH-doh”) contract selected from Frisco (AA).
  • Right-handed pitcher Carson Coleman returned to New

Twins Add Adams and Raya to Major League Roster

November 19, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have added right-handed pitchers Travis Adams and Marco Raya to their major league 40-man roster. Adams, 24, pitched at both Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul in 2024, combining to go 5-9 with a 3.90 ERA (127.0 IP, 55

Royals Select Three Players to 40-Man Roster

November 19, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they selected left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron and right-handed pitchers Luinder Avila and Eric Cerantola. Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 37. Cameron, 25, split last season between Double-A Northwest Arkansas (16 starts) and Triple-A Omaha (9), and went 7-6

Mets acquire outfielder Jose Siri from Tampa Bay

November 19, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 19, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced they have acquired outfielder Jose Siri from Tampa Bay in exchange for RHP Eric Orze. Siri, 29, had 16 doubles, 18 homers, 47 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 130 games with the Rays last season. He had

Rays acquire right-handed pitcher Eric Orze in exchange for outfielder Jose Siri

November 19, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired RHP Eric Orze from the New York Mets in exchange for OF Jose Siri. Orze, 27, made his major league debut last season, making two relief appearances for the Mets. In 43 relief outings for Triple-A Syracuse, he went 6-1 with a 2.92 ERA

Astros add Gordon to 40-man roster

Deadline to protect eligible minor leaguers from Rule 5 Draft is tonight at 5 p.m. CT
November 19, 2024

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Astros have added left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon to their 40-man roster today. The deadline to protect eligible minor league players from the 2024 Rule 5 Draft is today at 5 p.m. CT. Gordon, 25, pitched his entire 2024 season at Triple A Sugar Land, where

Cardinals add four players to the 40-player roster

November 19, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 19, 2024 –St. Louis Cardinals have added RHP Tink Hence, RHP Tekoah Roby (tuh-KOH-uh), OF Matt Koperniak (koh-PUR-nee-ack) and RHP Matt Svanson (SVON-suhn) to their 40-player Major League roster, protecting them from next month’s Rule 5 Draft and bringing the Cardinals roster to 39. Hence, 22,

Rays Add Outfielder Jake Mangum To 40-man Roster

November 19, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have selected OF Jake Mangum to the 40-man roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP Richard Lovelady has been designated for assignment. Mangum, 28, hit .317/.358/.442 (126-for-398) with 30 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 56 RBI and 20 steals in 104 games for

White Sox Select Contracts of Colson Montgomery and Juan Carela

November 19, 2024

CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have selected the contracts of infielder Colson Montgomery and right-handed pitcher Juan Carela. Montgomery, 22, is rated by MLB.com as the No. 3 prospect in the White Sox organization and No. 37 overall in baseball. He spent the 2024 season at Class AAA Charlotte,