Baseball
Mets jettison McNeil in trade to A’s after departures of Alonso, Nimmo, Diaz
The retooling Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez in a deal that left pitcher David Peterson as New York's longest-tenured player.
Lefty Foster Griffin, Nationals finalize 1-year, $5.5 million contract
Left-hander Foster Griffin and the Washington Nationals finalized a $5.5 million contract on Monday.
It’s been 50 years since a lawyer’s decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball.
White Sox add Japanese slugger Murakami with 2-year, $34 million contract
The rebuilding Chicago White Sox have added Munetaka Murakami to their lineup, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the Japanese slugger.
Details of Mark Leiter Jr.’s $2.85 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics
Details of Mark Leiter Jr.'s $2.85 million million, one-year contract with the Athletics:
Giants add right-hander Adrian Houser on $22 million, 2-year contract with club option
Right-hander Adrian Houser finalized a $22 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Friday that includes a 2028 club option that could make the deal worth $30.5 million over three seasons, becoming the second pitcher added to the team this week.
Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million.
Right-hander Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks finalize a $40 million, 2-year deal
Merrill Kelly's return to the desert is official after the Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that a two-year, $40 million deal has been finalized.
John Means tears Achilles tendon and says he was about to sign a 2026 contract
Former All-Star pitcher John Means says he tore an Achilles tendon this week just before he was to sign a 2026 contract.
World Series champion Dodgers’ full share is $484,748, up from 2024 but below 2022 record
A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled $484,748, up from the amount Los Angeles players earned in 2024 but still down from the winner's figure in 2022 and 2023.
Nationals hire Phillies’ Kliambi as general manager
The Nationals have found their new general manager. The franchise has hired Ani Kilambi, a former assistant general manager with the Philadelphia Phillies, to help oversee the rebuilding club.
Trade rumors circle Nationals’ stars as free agency passes Washington by
An overhauled front office hasn't brought a fresh offseason approach for the Washington Nationals.
Blue Jays newcomer Cody Ponce takes page from playbook of his brother-in-law, NFL star George Kittle
After a short and unsuccessful stint in the major leagues, Cody Ponce was pitching in Asia and still trying to find a mental approach that worked for him on the mound.
Left-hander Steven Matz and Rays finalize $15 million 2-year contract
Left-handed pitcher Steven Matz is heading to Tampa Bay after finalizing a $15 million, two-year contract with the Rays.
Nationals agree to $5.5 million deal for 2026 with left-hander Foster Griffin
Left-hander Foster Griffin and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract for 2026 on Tuesday.
Adolis Garcia finalizes $10M, 1-year contract with Phillies, expected to play right field
Outfielder Adolis Garcia and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.
