Baseball

Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday.

Dec 22, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >

Phillies acquire left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

MIAMI (AP) — The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba.

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died . He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.

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White Sox acquire reliever Cam Booser from Red Sox; Boston gets minor leaguer in return

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox bolstered their bullpen Saturday, acquiring reliever Cam Booser from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Yhoiker Fajardo. Booser went 2-3 with a 3.

Dec 21, 2024 5:46 PM Read more >

D-backs acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians, who fill gap by adding Carlos Santana, AP source says

The Arizona Diamondbacks got an All-Star first baseman and the Cleveland Guardians reunited with a former one.

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Baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.

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First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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Reds acquire veteran catcher Jose Trevino in a trade with the Yankees

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran catcher Jose Trevino in a trade with the New York Yankees on Friday. Known more for his defensive ability, Trevino batted .

Dec 20, 2024 8:28 PM Read more >

Marlins agree to 1-year contract with INF Eric Wagaman

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins and infielder Eric Wagaman have agreed to a one-year contract. The Marlins announced the deal on Friday. Infielder Vidal Bruján was designated for assignment to make room for Wagaman on the team's 40-man roster.

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Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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