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Opening-day starter Tanner Bibee signs $48 million, 5-year contract with Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Right-hander Tanner Bibee has signed a $48 million, five-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians, a deal that includes a team option for 2030 and could be worth $68 million over six seasons.

Mar 22, 2025 7:13 PM Read more >

Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for Tyler Freeman on Saturday.

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Diamondbacks reward closer candidate Justin Martinez with $18 million, 5-year contract

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona hard-throwing right-hander Justin Martinez has agreed to an $18 million, five-year contract even as he continues to compete for the role of Diamondbacks closer.

Mar 22, 2025 4:35 PM Read more >

Blue Jays double Twin 2-1 in spring training, Scherzer shines

FORT MYERS — The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training Saturday with help from a defensive gem by pitcher Max Scherzer. The Jays led 1-0 after the first inning.

Mar 22, 2025 4:33 PM Read more >

Carlos Carrasco lands major league contract with Yankees following strong showing in spring training

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco's impressive spring performance has earned the right-hander a major league contract with New York and a spot in the Yankees' rotation.

Mar 22, 2025 4:13 PM Read more >

Astros release outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros released outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks on Saturday. The move with Gamel comes less than two months after he agreed to a $1.2 million, one-year contract .

Mar 22, 2025 4:03 PM Read more >

Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación to miss start of season with broken left hand

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación will miss the start of the season after breaking a bone in his left hand while attempting a diving catch on Friday.

Mar 22, 2025 2:33 PM Read more >

White Sox lose INF Brandon Drury to left thumb injury

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox infielder Brandon Drury will miss the start of the season because of a fractured left thumb.

Mar 22, 2025 2:21 PM Read more >

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer delivers defensive gem with behind-the-back snag of Julien's grounder

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer's pitching line showed he's ready for the regular season.

Mar 22, 2025 1:37 PM Read more >

Max Scherzer delivers defensive gem for Blue Jays with behind-the-back snag of Julien's grounder

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer's pitching line showed he's ready for the regular season.

Mar 22, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >