Anthony Rendon eager to team up with Trout in Angels' lineup
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- 2019-12-14 23:23:33Z
A crate of materials caught fire inside the new Texas Rangers' ballpark that is under construction, sending black smoke through the stadium's retractable roof Saturday. The Arlington Fire Department tweeted that the fire was located and contained in the upper sections of the stadium. The fire
Anthony Rendon and agent Scott Boras had just wrapped up the third baseman's $245 million deal to join the Los Angeles Angels last Wednesday when Mike Trout began blowing up his phone. "Based on his exclamation points in his texts, he seemed really excited," Rendon said with a grin. Two of the majors
The Nationals "love" Kris Bryant, put a potential holdup could stymie any talks between them and the Cubs.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Fire broke out Saturday at the future home of the Texas Rangers, which is under construction in Arlington.
Anthony Rendon spoke at his introductory press conference about why he decided against signing with the Dodgers, saying the organization and Hollywood lifestyle "didn't seem like it would be a fit for me and my family."
With the 2010s coming to a close, NBC Sports Chicago is unveiling its Cubs All-Decade Team, highlighting the players who made the biggest impacts on the organization from 2010-19.
Gabe Kapler and Scott Harris believe their new coaching staff and player-development methods can get the most out of existing talent.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Veteran pitcher Dan Straily has signed a one-year contract worth $800,000 with the Lotte Giants, the Korea Baseball Organization club announced on Saturday.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels finalized a $245 million, seven-year contract on Friday, two days after the sides reached agreement at the winter meetings.
Of course Clayton Kershaw would love for a proven postseason pitcher to come to the Dodgers.
The Brewers could benefit from an everyday first baseman and a left-handed bat.
A third NL West rival is now linked to former Giants ace Madison Bumgarner.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Phillies and shortstop Didi Gregorius finalized their $14 million, one-year contract Friday.
The Rangers completed a $16 million, two-year contract with free agent right-hander Jordan Lyles, finalizing a deal that had been agreed upon before this week's winter meetings. Texas agreed to a $585,000, one-year contract on Friday with left-hander Jeffrey Springs, designated for assignment by
Yoenis Cespedes' salary for 2019 was cut in half and his pay for 2020 reduced as part of a settlement of a grievance between the injured outfielder and the New York Mets. The outfielder had surgery to remove bone calcification from his right heel on Aug. 2, 2018, and his left that Oct. 26. Mets
The Tampa Bay Rays are working to finalize a two-year contract worth about $12 million with Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Tsutsugo was made available to major league teams through the posting process by Yokohama of Japan's
Right-hander Jesse Hahn returned to the Kansas City Royals just 11 days after he was let go, agreeing Friday to a $600,000, one-year contract. Hahn had Tommy John surgery in 2010, injured his ulnar collateral ligament again during spring training in 2018 and had what is called primary repair procedure
Sogard spent six seasons with the A's and a lefty bat is what the team is searching for ...
Left-hander Brett Anderson is the latest addition to the quickly transforming Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing Friday to a $5 million, one-year contract. The 31-year-old left-hander was 13-9 with a 3.89 ERA in 31 starts with Oakland last season, when he had a $1.5 million base salary and earned $1 million
Brandon Morrow hasn't pitched in a big-league game since July 2018, but he'll get a shot at making a comeback next season.
Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes spent most of the last three years on the sideline, playing in a combined 119 games in 2017-18 before missing the entire '19 campaign. The slugger battled heel injuries and also suffered an accident on his ranch, described as a "violent fall," that resulted
Austin Romine tried to put his tussle with Miguel Cabrera in the past. Romine and the Tigers finalized a $4.15 million, one-year deal on Friday that gives the 31-year-old catcher a chance for a bigger role. It also puts him in the same clubhouse as Cabrera after the two were involved in a brawl in
We now know a little bit more about how the Giants plan to build their team.
The free agency of Yasiel Puig is definitely different than we expected it might be even a few short years ago
NEW YORK (AP) -- Former All-Star right-hander Michael Wacha and the New York Mets completed a $3 million, one-year contract Friday that includes $8 million in performance bonuses.
Anderson was healthy and productive for the entire 2019 season, which has not often been the case for him.
McCullers missed the entire 2019 season due to Tommy John surgery
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to one-year contracts with free agent left-hander Martin Perez and shortstop Jose Peraza, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Perez is guaranteed $6.5 million, and Peraza has a $2.85 million salary. Perez's deal includes a $6 million salary
The Rangers are showing interest in Nicholas Castellanos, and signing him would impact Kris Bryant's trade market,
With some top free agents coming off the board at the Winter Meetings, GM Jed Hoyer and the Cubs feel like the time to make deals is coming soon.
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Tampa Bay Rays have signed Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to a two-year deal worth around $12 million. They Rays will also will have to pay a 20 percent posting fee to his old team, the Yokohama DeNa BayStars. Tsutsugo, 28, has averaged 33 homers
The White Sox have stated goals to sign impact free agents, stated goals to spend big to do so. Yet Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon all signed big deals at the Winter Meetings with no word on any South Side interest. Why?
With the 2010s coming to a close, NBC Sports Chicago is unveiling its Cubs All-Decade Team, highlighting the players who made the biggest impacts on the organization from 2010-19.
The Phillies are about to sign a player with local ties and a resume chock-full of impressive - and important - accomplishments. By Jim Salisbury
Martin Perez apparently had a decent market in free agency before the Red Sox scooped him up.
A defensive-sounding Manfred accused Minor League Baseball of acting in bad faith.
The Nationals have an Anthony Rendon-sized hole at third base. Would they consider trading for the Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager?
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly signed another free agent to a one-year deal. This time, it's lefthander Martin Perez.
Despite the reported inquiries, the Cubs won't be trading starter Yu Darvish this winter.
SportsTalk Live is on location in San Diego for the final day of the MLB Winter Meetings.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Bruce Bochy isn't quite done managing after all.
This is every Giants fan's worst nightmare.
A mostly dreary winter meetings lacking spectacular swaps will be remembered as the Scott Boras show. Baseball's most prominent agent dominated each of the three full days of meetings with a nine-figure contract, deals for Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon that totaled $814 million
Major League Baseball is making major updates to its drug testing policies. The league announced Thursday it will starting testing for opioids and cocaine, but has removed marijuana from its list of banned substances. The announcement comes after the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
"Obviously it's something that started off really as a safety issue with some of what we've seen over the last couple of years, but there's going to be a fun baseball element."
The Giants announced on Thursday that some improvements have been made to their stadium, Oracle Park, for the 2020 season. New bullpens will be located behind the center field wall. They used to be in foul territory, which was a safety risk for players, particularly with the bullpen mounds when fielders
With longtime Cardinal Michael Wacha headed to the Mets, St. Louis is looking to two top free agent starters to address their rotation vacancy.
The crew wraps up the week for the Cubs on the final day of the Winter Meetings in San Diego
The Boston Red Sox bolstered their infield depth Thursday by agreeing to sign Jose Peraza to a one-year contract worth about $3 million plus incentives, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman.
The crew wraps up the final day of the Winter Meetings for the White Sox.