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Yankees ship Trevino to Reds for Cruz, Jackson

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Friday, 20 December 2024 20:11

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Yankees traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson, the teams announced Friday.The move represents a passing of the torch behind the plate for the Yankees.Trevino, 32, arrived in New York via trade with the Texas Rangers before the start of the 2022 season to start behind…

Record 9 MLB teams docked $311M in luxury tax

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Friday, 20 December 2024 15:56

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsA record nine MLB teams were over the luxury tax threshold for 2024, according to a memo sent to teams on Friday and obtained by ESPN.The result was a record $311 million paid in penalties, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers who are paying $103,016,896. The New York Mets were next at $97,115,609. The Chicago Cubs were taxed…

Rangers ink lefty sidearmer Milner to 1-year deal

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Friday, 20 December 2024 14:34

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Left-handed reliever Hoby Milner agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, joining the team he grew up watching in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and where he still lives.The sidearm-throwing Milner, who turns 34 next month, can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for innings: $100,000 each for 35 and 45,…

A's pick up veteran infielder Urshela, sources say

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Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFree agent infielder Gio Urshela is in agreement with the Athletics on a major league contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.Urshela, 33, has bounced around the past few years, playing for three teams between 2023 and 2024: the Angels, Tigers and Braves. He finished last season with Atlanta, hitting .265 in 36 games. The nine-year veteran is…

O's, Dodgers lead in unspent international money

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Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- The Baltimore Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Los Angeles Dodgers around $1.9 million in a year there was speculation that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki would be available.Major League Baseball's international amateur signing period runs from Jan. 15 to Dec. 15, and Sasaki was not…

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Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

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Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

Sources: Astros, 1B Walker reach 3-yr., $60M deal

Friday, 20 December 2024 11:07

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Thursday, 19 December 2024 18:31

Phillies adding Kepler to mix in OF, sources say

Thursday, 19 December 2024 13:35

Nats sign pitcher Soroka to one-year, $9M deal

Thursday, 19 December 2024 13:35

Like father, like son: Yanks trade thrills Bellinger

Thursday, 19 December 2024 14:14

Sosa admits 'mistakes,' set for reunion with Cubs

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 19:26

Sources: Mets add another arm with Canning deal

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 16:22

Sources: Cards' Arenado blocks trade to Astros

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 13:08