Bettors flocked to Jays ahead of Ohtani decision
Amid rumors of Shohei Ohtani's interest in the Blue Jays on Friday, bettors at sportsbooks in the United States and Canada rushed to bet on Toronto to win the World Series. ...
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Reports: Guardians, C Hedges agree on $4M deal
The Cleveland Guardians are reuniting with Austin Hedges, agreeing on Sunday with the popular catcher on a $4 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports, two months removed from the veteran helping the Texas Rangers to a World Series title. ...
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Marlins get Bethancourt in trade with Guardians
Christian Bethancourt, who hit .225 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs for Tampa Bay before he was acquired by Cleveland after the season, has been traded to the Marlins. ...
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Sources: Royals add reliever Smith on $5M deal
Will Smith, who has won World Series titles for the past three seasons, agreed to a $5 million deal with the Royals and could serve as the team's closer, sources told ESPN. ...
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Reports: Tigers, LHP Chafin agree to 1-year deal
The Detroit Tigers reached a one-year, $4.25 million deal with veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin that includes a club option for 2025, according to multiple reports. ...
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Fans in Japan celebrate Ohtani's record deal
Baseball fans across Japan lined up to buy special newspaper editions announcing Shohei Ohtani's record deal with the Dodgers. ...
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White Sox get veteran catcher Stassi from Braves
The White Sox acquired catcher Max Stassi and cash considerations from the Braves on Saturday, it was announced. ...
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Ohtani joining Dodgers on 10-year, $700M deal
Shohei Ohtani agreed to the largest contract in baseball history, reaching a 10-year, $700 million deal to join the Dodgers. ...
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Red Sox add O'Neill, send 2 pitchers to Cardinals
The Red Sox on Friday acquired outfielder Tyler O'Neill in a trade with the Cardinals, who added Nick Robertson and Victor Santos in return. ...
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Yanks 'in it to win it,' eye pitching after Soto deal
The Yankees, armed with the belief that "we're in it to win it," continued their efforts to make the team "the mecca of baseball" by trading for Juan Soto. ...
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Sources: D-backs land E-Rod for 4 years, $80M
Left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks agreed to terms on a four-year contract with a conditional option for the fifth year, the team announced Friday. The deal will average around $20 million a year, sources told ESPN. ...
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Free agency tracker: Yankees land Juan Soto, D-backs sign Eduardo Rodriguez
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up. ...
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Ohtani's new contract is just his latest feat to shock the world
For six years, he has amazed us on the field. After signing a record-setting contract -- $700 million! -- with the Dodgers, he has done it off the field too. ...
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Giants give Tsutsugo, Jefferies minor league deals
The San Francisco Giants agreed to minor league contracts Friday with Japanese first baseman and outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo and right-hander Daulton Jefferies. ...
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Sources: Mets add reliever Lopez on 1-year deal
Right-hander Jorge Lopez and the Mets agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract, sources said, as New York continues to bolster its depth. ...
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