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AP source: Story, Rockies agree to $27.5 million, 2-yr deal
DENVER (AP) — All-Star shortstop Trevor Story and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $27.5 million, two-year contract that avoids an arbitration hearing, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday night because the agreement was pending a physical and had not …
Twins express confidence in rotation that carries questions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins set a major league record for home runs last season. They created a bigger buzz with their recent signing of star third baseman Josh Donaldson to a $92 million, four-year contract — the richest in club history for a free agent. Still, the defending AL Central champions carry with …
Royals star Pérez becomes US Citizen at team’s fan event
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Already a World Series MVP, six-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove catcher, Salvador Pérez became something else when he stepped onto the main stage at the Kansas City Royals‘ annual FanFest: a U.S. citizen. Pérez took his oath of citizenship on Friday, the completion of a five-year process that he …
Donaldson’s option price could escalate by $4 million
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Donaldson’s 2024 option with the Minnesota Twins can escalate an additional $4 million based on awards he earns during the first four seasons of the deal. Donaldson and the Twins finalized a $92 million, four-year contract on Wednesday. He gets a $3 million signing bonus payable March 15, an $18 million …
Mets make it official, announce Rojas as their new manager
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets made it official, hiring Luis Rojas as their manager to replace Carlos Beltrán. New York announced the move Thursday, a week after Beltrán departed without managing a game. Rojas, who had been the Mets quality control coach, was given a multiyear contract. “I will work tirelessly to help this …
New York Mets announce they have hired Luis Rojas as their manager.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets announce they have hired Luis Rojas as their manager. Source: Fox Sports
Tigers eyeing Triple-A Toledo for top prospects
DETROIT (AP) — It could be another long season for the Detroit Tigers, but fans in the Motor City may not have to look far for signs of hope. About 60 miles down Interstate 75. “We’ve got some pretty good ones going to Triple-A Toledo,” Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. “They ought to be pretty …
Mariners expect Mitch Haniger to miss start of season
SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is expected to miss the start of the regular season and likely needs to undergo core muscle surgery, general manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday. Haniger suffered the injury during one of his offseason workouts earlier this week. Dipoto said the latest setback is tied to Haniger’s injury issues …
Royals star catcher Salvador Perez to become US citizen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals star catcher Salvador Perez is about to become a U.S. citizen. Perez passed his citizenship exam earlier this month and will be be joined by Chief U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips on the Royals FanFest main stage Friday at the Kansas City Convention Center to take the …
Odd Couple: Jeter, Walker take different routes to Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter and Larry Walker rarely crossed paths during their time in the major leagues. “There was one time in the Bahamas, playing blackjack, that we sat down for a little while with Matt Damon, and we sat there and played for a little while,” Walker recalled of a gambling evening …