Max Fried, Atlanta Braves go to arbitration for 2nd straight year
For the second year in a row, pitcher Max Fried went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves, asking for $15 million instead of the team’s $13.5 million offer. For…
Former longtime Twins scouting director Mike Radcliff passed away at 66
Mike Radcliff, who worked as a scouting director for the Minnesota Twins for 14 of his 35 years, died Friday at the age of 66 after a nearly four-year battle…
Tony Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers reach 2-year, $6.65M deal
All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a $6.65 million, two-year contract that avoided an arbitration hearing. Tony Gonsolin, an All-Star pitcher, and the Los…
Mix of pros, amateurs on Cuba’s World Baseball Classic team
For the first time, Cuba signed with Major League Baseball organisations or other foreign clubs will join local players on the national team that will compete in the World Baseball…
MLB’s Masataka Yoshida and Nootbaar named to Japan’s WBC roster
Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox and Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals were among the final players named to Japan’s World Baseball Classic squad on Thursday. On…
Marlins acquire All-Star 2B Luis Arraez from Twins: Sources
The Marlins and Twins announced a long-rumoured trade on Friday, sending American League hitting champion Luis Arraez to Miami in exchange for right-hander Pablo Lopez and two prospects. The deal,…
Braves’ Grissom puts in extra work for the shortstop competition
The Braves’ commitment to giving Vaughn Grissom a chance to win the starting job at shortstop can’t be questioned. The Braves, who need to replace Dansby Swanson, initially booked Grissom…
Baseball Hall of Fame 2023: Ballot, tracker, updates and more
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will announce the results of this year’s Hall of Fame election live from Cooperstown on MLB Network on Tuesday, January 24, at 6 p.m.…
Chris Paddack, Minnesota Twins agree to $12.5M, 3-year contract: Sources
According to a person familiar with the negotiations, the Minnesota Twins and right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract on Friday. The person familiar with negotiations…
Juan Soto, Padres reach $23M deal, avoid arbitration: Reports
On Friday, All-Star outfielder Juan Soto agreed to a one-year, $23 million contract with the San Diego Padres, an increase from his $17.1 million salary last season. According to ESPN,…