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Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts.

Nov 22, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Dodgers name Chris Woodward first base coach

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Woodward has been named first base coach by the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his second stint on manager Dave Roberts' staff. The Dodgers made the announcement Friday night.

Nov 22, 2024 10:43 PM Read more >

Rangers agree to contracts with pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz, leaving 3 arb-eligible players

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers agreed to one-year contracts for right-handed pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz ahead of Friday night's tender deadline, leaving them with three players still eligible for salary arbitration.

Nov 22, 2024 10:26 PM Read more >

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NEW YORK (AP) — The 62 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts Friday: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (1) — Jacob Webb, rhp. BOSTON (2) — Isaiah Campbell, rhp; Bryan Mata, rhp.

Nov 22, 2024 9:40 PM Read more >

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection.

Nov 22, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Nov 22, 2024 6:52 PM Read more >

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent pitchers Luis Gabriel Moreno and Alejandro Crisostomo were suspended for 80 games each by Major League Baseball on Friday following positive tests for performance-enhancing substances under the minor league drug program.

Nov 22, 2024 3:04 PM Read more >

Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge won't be bothered if free agent Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain's $360 million , nine-year contract. “It ain’t my money.

Nov 22, 2024 2:19 PM Read more >

Dustin May and Dodgers agree to 1-year contract worth $2,135,000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right-hander Dustin May, sidelined by injuries since May 2023, agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $2,135,000 ahead of Friday's tender deadline.

Nov 22, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and Rockies agree to $785,000, 1-year contract

DENVER (AP) — Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $785,000, one-year deal ahead of Friday's deadline for teams to offer contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man roster.

Nov 22, 2024 11:16 AM Read more >