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Kenta Maeda Inks Deal with Tigers

Right-hander Kenta Maeda has agreed to terms on a deal with the Detroit Tigers. News of the pending contract between the two sides was first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post on Sunday evening. The deal will become official when he passes a physical, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. […]

Eugenio Suarez flashing a thumbs up. Suarez joined the Diamondbacks Wednesday after a trade with the Seattle Mariners.

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Diamondbacks Acquire Eugenio Suarez in Trade with Mariners

Eugenio Suarez Traded to Diamondbacks by Mariners Eugenio Suarez is now an Arizona Diamondback. The Diamondbacks filled their need for an everyday third baseman, nabbing Suarez — a power-hitting right-hander — in a trade with the Seattle Mariners Wednesday. In exchange, the Mariners get catcher Seby Zavala and right-handed reliever Carlos Vargas. “We have been […]

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White Sox Reach Deal with Paul DeJong

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have come to terms with veteran shortstop Paul DeJong, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. It was announced on Tuesday evening. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending the result of a physical. The financial details are still not known, though it’s a one-year deal, per Bob Nightengale of […]

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Cardinals Sign Lance Lynn

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed veteran right hander Lance Lynn to a one-year contract. Still pending a physical, the contract is worth $10 million in 2024 and comes with a team option for the 2025 season. Full of incentives, the contract could be worth north of $26 million if Lynn plays through the contract. […]

Aaron Nola tips his hat to the crowd. Nola agreed to terms on a 7-year contract with the Phillies Sunday morning.

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Phillies, Aaron Nola Agree to Terms of Long-term Contract

Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies, Aaron Nola Agree to 7-Year Contract Prized free agent right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a seven-year contract worth $170–$175 million, pending a physical. Spotrac later reported that the contract is seven years, $172 million, with an […]

Rangers Non Tender Matt Bush, Brett Martin

Texas Rangers

Ahead of Friday’s deadline to tender contracts for 2024, the Texas Rangers did not retain Matt Bush or Brett Martin. It was a long season for both relievers, as neither made appearances amid the Rangers’ World Series run. Meanwhile, the Rangers tendered contract offers to each of the other 27 eligible players on the roster. […]

2023 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani sitting in the dugout

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Ronald Acuña Jr., Shohei Ohtani Win 2023 NL, AL MVP Unanimously

2023 NL, AL MVP: Ronald Acuña Jr, Shohei Ohtani — Both Unanimously Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani have taken home the 2023 NL and AL MVP, respectively. Both players won their awards unanimously, the first time in history both league’s MVPs were unanimous in the same […]

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Blake Snell, Gerrit Cole Win 2023 Cy Young Awards

San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell and New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole have won the NL and AL Cy Young, respectively, in the 2023 season. For Snell, it marks the second Cy Young of his career, while Cole notches the his first of his career. Blake Snell enters free agency with a peak year. […]