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Veteran catcher Knapp announces retirement
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Monday, 20 January 2025 09:46
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVeteran catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from baseball Monday.Knapp, 33, appeared in just three games with the San Francisco Giants in 2024.He finishes with a .209 batting average and 13 home runs in 328 career games with four teams, most notably the Philadelphia Phillies (2017-21). The Phillies selected the switch-hitter in the second round of the 2013…
Sources: Jays, Santander reach 5-yr., $90M+ deal
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Monday, 20 January 2025 09:46
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Anthony Santander are in agreement on a five-year contract worth more than $90 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, giving the team one of the best hitters available this offseason after failed attempts to land a marquee free agent in recent years.The deal is pending a physical.A Rule 5 selection…
Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83
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Sunday, 19 January 2025 18:40
EmailPrintJeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83.The White Sox said on social media that Torborg died in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey. A cause of death wasn't given."I am heartbroken," former White Sox player and…
Pirates' Skenes focused on '25, not long term
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Sunday, 19 January 2025 13:32
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes has a lot on his mind. The chances of the perpetually curious National League Rookie of the Year staying with the Pittsburgh Pirates indefinitely is not one of them."I haven't given it too much thought," Skenes said Sunday when asked about the chances of him signing an extension with the Pirates.The 22-year-old star might…
Skubal mum about long-term talks with Tigers
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Sunday, 19 January 2025 13:32
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEAST LANSING, Mich. -- American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal recently agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers and is keeping negotiations about a long-term deal to himself."I'll keep that pretty private," Skubal told The Associated Press on Sunday. "But I love playing in Detroit and I'm excited to get down to spring training."Skubal…
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