Articles filed under Baseball
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Hoyer: Cubs would have gone over budget to sign Bregman, but he chose Red SoxFeb 13, 2025 5:43 pm - Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer met with reporters in Arizona on Thursday to discuss the team missing out on free agent Alex Bregman. Is the Cubs’ payroll budget where it needs to be?
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Cubs miss out as Alex Bregman, Red Sox agree to $120 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysFeb 12, 2025 10:25 pm - Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
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Baseball welcomes another season, with most pitchers and catchers reporting WednesdayFeb 12, 2025 7:50 pm - There's a new No. 2 in the New York Yankees' rotation behind Gerrit Cole. A familiar face is getting a fresh start leading the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani & Co. are preparing title defense.
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White Sox and CF Michael A. Taylor agree to $1.95M, 1-year contractFeb 12, 2025 2:53 pm - Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract. Taylor spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .193 with five home runs, 21 RBIs and a .543 OPS in 113 games. He struck out 105 times in 269 at-bats. Taylor, who turns 34 next month, provides another option in center field for the rebuilding White Sox if they decide to trade Luis Robert Jr. Or, the team could use Taylor to spell Roberts in an effort to keep him healthy. Taylor won a Gold Glove in 2021 with the Kansas City Royals.
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White Sox open camp with some bad news and many positions availableFeb 11, 2025 7:54 pm - Meeting with reporters before pitchers and catchers report, White Sox general manager Chris Getz shared some bad news about pitcher Ky Bush and set the stage for a wide-open spring.
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Lopez fighting for roster spot, but says he would welcome Bregman on CubsFeb 11, 2025 4:42 pm - Naperville Central graduate Nicky Lopez endorsed the idea of the Cubs signing free agent third baseman Alex Bregman on Tuesday.
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Cubs could use another big move, but Bregman probably not the answerFeb 10, 2025 8:13 pm - As spring training begins, the Cubs should be on the lookout for a transaction that solidifies their standing as a playoff contender. But free agent Alex Bregman might not be the best fit.
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Cubs get early start to spring training, hope for late finish in playoffsFeb 09, 2025 7:27 pm - As Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to spring training Sunday, team president Jed Hoyer didn’t shy away from setting high expectations for this group.
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Spring training preview: Dodgers are favored to be MLB’s first repeat champion in a quarter-centuryFeb 07, 2025 11:08 pm - Spring training workouts start Sunday with the Los Angeles Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000.
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Los Angeles Angels sign 3B Yoán Moncada to a 1-year deal for $5 million, AP source saysFeb 07, 2025 11:48 am - The Los Angeles Angels are signing third baseman Yoán Moncada to a $5 million, one-year contract for the upcoming season. That's according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Angels hadn't announced it. Moncada spent the past eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, who acquired him in a trade after his major league debut with Boston in 2016.