Tag: Athlete contracts
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team
Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell...
Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training
NEW YORK — The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t...
Minor leagues switch to 6-game series, common off day
NEW YORK — Baseball’s minor leagues will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off day in an effort that cuts scheduled travel...
Written off after Arenado trade, Rox look to ‘shock world’
DENVER — Kyle Freeland sees the prevailing theory out there: All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado traded away, the Colorado Rockies instantly written off.
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Mariners thrilled to have ‘Big Maple’ back in Seattle
When Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais walked out of the training facility in suburban Seattle last fall he was impressed by what James Paxton...
Bundesliga head says ‘cash-burning’ clubs chase Super League
<p>GENEVA — Some top European soccer clubs pushing for a breakaway Super League were criticized as “poorly managed cash-burning machines” by the head of...
Phillies invite Odubel Herrera to camp, sign Jeff Mathis
PHILADELPHIA — Former All-Star center fielder Odubel Herrera was among 31 non-roster players the Philadelphia Phillies have invited to spring training.
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Corey Oswalt sent to minors by Mets, Brad Brach released
NEW YORK — Right-hander Corey Oswalt cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday by the New York Mets, who also...
Pirates working on $2.5M, 1-year deal with Tyler Anderson
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are closing in on a one-year deal with left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson.
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Cubs’ Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo
CHICAGO — Jed Hoyer plans to chat with Kris Bryant about his future during spring training. Also on deck for the top baseball executive...