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Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 21 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
The busy New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox late Tuesday night, filling a hole in center field.
Cody Bellinger stays with the Yankees, agrees to $162.5 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 21 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
Cody Bellinger has agreed to stay with the New York Yankees on a five-year, $162.5 million contract. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and a no-trade provision. Bellinger can opt out after the 2027 or 2028 seasons, with the opt outs pushed back a year if there is a full-season work stoppage in 2027. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs in 2024, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 homers last year. He played 149 games, mostly in the outfield. The two-time All-Star and former MVP has a .261 average over eight seasons with the Dodgers, Cubs, and Yankees.
Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for next year's Hall of Fame ballot
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
These days, Buster Posey's focus is on trying to build a winner as president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones elected to baseball's Hall of Fame
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. Beltrán, in his fourth ballot appearance, received 84.2% of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Jones, in his ninth appearance, was picked on 78.4% of ballots. Beltrán's vote percentage has steadily increased since 2023. He was also briefly hired as the New York Mets' manager in 2019. Jones started with just 7.3% in 2018 but has steadily climbed. They will be inducted in Cooperstown, New York, on July 26, along with second baseman Jeff Kent.
Realmuto almost mourned loss of Phillies career until collapsed Bichette deal brought him back
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
J.T. Realmuto started to mourn the loss of a Philadelphia Phillies career that included All-Star and Gold Glove selections and four straight trips to the playoffs.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 19 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday when voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America is announced.
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 16 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with Phillies, AP source says
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels on Friday as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati.
Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year's World Baseball Classic.
Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the deal, bolstering the team's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Pierce Johnson already knew how formidable the Cincinnati Reds were last year after facing them. It also helped that Johnson's best friend, Emilio Pagan, is the closer on the Reds' staff.
Alex Bregman looking to win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 3:42 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Bregman was clear and concise. His biggest priorities are his family and winning baseball games.
Veteran star 3B Nolan Arenado hopes move to the Diamondbacks leads to elusive postseason success
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 14 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Nolan Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and many in the baseball world believe the star third baseman is well on his way to having a plaque in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 14 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox agreed Wednesday to a $130 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 14 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals, adding an accomplished veteran to a team trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since a surprise World Series run in 2023.
David Stearns says he's not blind to frustration of Mets fans but is certain overhaul is best
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 13 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Make no mistake, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 12 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. He was 86.
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 12:04 a.m. | Save Story
All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal.
