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Jimy Williams, '99 AL Manager of Year, dies at 80

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Monday, 29 January 2024 13:41

EmailPrintBOSTON -- Jimy Williams, the 1999 American League Manager of the Year for the Boston Red Sox who won 910 games over a dozen seasons that included stints with the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros, has died. He was 80.The Red Sox said Williams died Friday at AdventHealth North Pinellas Hospital in Tarpon Springs, Florida, after a brief illness.…

Hicks joins Angels, still owed $19M by Yankees

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Monday, 29 January 2024 13:41

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks on Monday, adding him to an outfield mix that includes Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, Mickey Moniak and Jo Adell.Hicks is still under the seven-year, $70 million contract he originally signed with the New York Yankees, which extends through the 2025 season. The…

Tigers' Keith gets $28.6M deal before MLB debut

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Sunday, 28 January 2024 09:06

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDETROIT -- The Tigers made an unusual bet on a player with no major league experience, signing 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith to a six-year contract Sunday that guarantees him $28,642,500.His deal includes three team options that could make it worth $64 million over nine seasons, and the Tigers said there are escalators that increase the value to…

Reports: Guardians sign Carrasco on minors deal

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Saturday, 27 January 2024 22:12

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- Carlos Carrasco is circling back with the Guardians.The 36-year-old right-hander, who spent 11 seasons pitching for Cleveland, has agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday.Carrasco is expected to be with the club next month at camp…

Sasaki plans move to MLB but won't set timeline

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Saturday, 27 January 2024 14:05

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTOKYO -- Pitcher Rōki Sasaki is the next big thing out of Japanese baseball. It's just not clear when he will make it to Major League Baseball.He signed a one-year contract with the Lotte Marines of Japan's Pacific League this week and made it clear where he wants to eventually land."I have the desire to play in the…

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Friday, 26 January 2024 18:45

No Rangers deal yet for García; Robertson official

Friday, 26 January 2024 16:37

Outrage in Wichita after Robinson statue stolen

Friday, 26 January 2024 15:39

Cubs' Peters handed season ban for positive test

Thursday, 25 January 2024 19:07

Source: D-backs, Pederson agree to 1-year deal

Thursday, 25 January 2024 17:39

Sources: Rangers add Robertson to help bullpen

Thursday, 25 January 2024 16:32