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1B Abreu, a 'first-rate guy,' officially joins Astros
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Tuesday, 29 November 2022 13:43
HOUSTON -- Jose Abreu has spent his entire nine-year MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, but Astros owner Jim Crane isn't worried about how the newly signed first baseman will fit in with his teammates in Houston."Jose pulled out his phone last night and had the phone numbers of our entire team," Crane said with a laugh. "So, I…
Twins owner steps back from daily operations
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Monday, 28 November 2022 17:27
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad has handed day-to-day operations of the club to his nephew Joe Pohlad, the third generation of family leadership of the franchise.Jim Pohlad announced the transition in a letter to staff on Monday that was made public by the Twins. He said he will remain controlling owner, involved in Twins and Major League Baseball…
Angels' Ohtani voted majors' top DH again
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Monday, 28 November 2022 18:19
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Shohei Ohtani has been voted the majors' best designated hitter for the second consecutive season.The Los Angeles Angels' two-way slugger won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Monday, beating out Houston's Yordan Alvarez as the top player at the position in 2022.Ohtani, who won the AL MVP award unanimously in 2021 and finished second in…
Sources: Nats, Candelario agree to 1-year deal
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Tuesday, 29 November 2022 10:23
Former Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has reached an agreement with the Washington Nationals on a contract for the 2023 season, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.The deal is for $5 million with an opportunity to earn $1 million more in performance bonuses, a source told ESPN.Candelario, 29, was non-tendered by Detroit earlier this month, making him a free…
Making the perfect offseason moves for five of MLB's most interesting teams
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Tuesday, 29 November 2022 04:11
There isn't really such thing as a perfect offseason. A front office can dream of all the right moves to fill holes with the players at the top of its most wanted list. You might even have an owner with an open checkbook. But things rarely line up in exactly the right way. Maybe the prized free agent simply wants…
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Monday, 28 November 2022 14:05
Source: Astros land slugger Abreu on 3-year deal
Monday, 28 November 2022 03:59
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Sources: White Sox agree to deal with Clevinger
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 08:28
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Friday, 25 November 2022 16:44
Sources: 1B Santana to Pirates on 1-year deal
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 14:34
Harper has TJ surgery, likely out first half of '23
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 10:58
Reliever Rodriguez, Red Sox reach one-year deal
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 10:58
Maddux reunites with Rangers as pitching coach
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 06:41
Champ Astros hand out record playoff shares
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 19:46
Pujols, Verlander voted Comeback Players of Year
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 19:46
Busy Angels bring on Renfroe in Brewers trade
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 08:06
Phillies prez Dombrowski gets 3-year extension
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 05:18
Predicting landing spots for MLB's biggest free agents
Monday, 21 November 2022 13:25
Beltran among 14 newcomers on ballot for HOF
Monday, 21 November 2022 03:57
How MLB's new rules -- shift ban, pitch clock, bigger bases -- will change this offseason's free agency
Sunday, 20 November 2022 20:29
Venezuelan league slams violence after 2 brawls
Friday, 18 November 2022 19:27
Twins acquire SS Farmer in trade with Reds
Friday, 18 November 2022 15:49
Source: Dodgers non-tender Bellinger, now a FA
Friday, 18 November 2022 14:36
Beane moves into advisory role for Athletics
Friday, 18 November 2022 14:36