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1/2 At his contract extension presser, #Athletics manager Mark Kotsay got a playful Q from OF Lawrence Butler (posing as media 😂). Kotsay hinted at long-term talks: ‘We’ve been engaged in conversations.’ Source confirms discussions to lock up Butler, 24, amid team’s move to Sac/Vegas. ⚾️
February 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
1/2 At his contract extension presser, #Athletics manager Mark Kotsay got a playful Q from OF Lawrence Butler (posing as media 😂). Kotsay hinted at long-term talks: ‘We’ve been engaged in conversations.’ Source confirms discussions to lock up Butler, 24, amid team’s move to Sac/Vegas. ⚾️
1/2 🚨 Kenley Jansen returns to LA, signing a 1-year, $10M deal with the #Angels! The 4x All-Star (447 career saves, MLB’s active leader) fills a closer role for a team lacking a 40-save season since 2015. At 37, he’s a bridge to future flamethrower Ben Joyce (105 mph 🔥)
February 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
1/2 🚨 Kenley Jansen returns to LA, signing a 1-year, $10M deal with the #Angels! The 4x All-Star (447 career saves, MLB’s active leader) fills a closer role for a team lacking a 40-save season since 2015. At 37, he’s a bridge to future flamethrower Ben Joyce (105 mph 🔥)
🚨 #Yankees sign LHP Tyler Matzek to minors deal. Ex-@Braves 2021 WS star (2.57 ERA, 77 Ks in 63 IP) has battled injuries (Tommy John surgery ‘22), velocity dip, & rough ‘23 (9.90 ERA). Comes days after reuniting with Tim Hill. Low-risk move for bullpen depth. ⚾️
February 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
🚨 #Yankees sign LHP Tyler Matzek to minors deal. Ex-@Braves 2021 WS star (2.57 ERA, 77 Ks in 63 IP) has battled injuries (Tommy John surgery ‘22), velocity dip, & rough ‘23 (9.90 ERA). Comes days after reuniting with Tim Hill. Low-risk move for bullpen depth. ⚾️
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5M deal, with the option for a sixth year. The 30-year-old, who hit 44 HRs and 102 RBIs for the Orioles in 2024, adds power to Toronto’s lineup. This move comes after failed pursuits of Ohtani, Soto, Burnes, and Sasaki. #MLB
January 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5M deal, with the option for a sixth year. The 30-year-old, who hit 44 HRs and 102 RBIs for the Orioles in 2024, adds power to Toronto’s lineup. This move comes after failed pursuits of Ohtani, Soto, Burnes, and Sasaki. #MLB
Ichiro Suzuki is set to make history as the first Japan-born Hall of Famer and possibly the second unanimous MLB inductee. Meanwhile, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, and Carlos Beltran await close votes for the Class of 2025. Results drop Tuesday on MLB Network. #HallOfFame #MLB
January 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Ichiro Suzuki is set to make history as the first Japan-born Hall of Famer and possibly the second unanimous MLB inductee. Meanwhile, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, and Carlos Beltran await close votes for the Class of 2025. Results drop Tuesday on MLB Network. #HallOfFame #MLB
On the first day of the 2024-25 international signings, a total of 381 players officially signed.
Players from 15 countries signed. #MLB
172 DR 🇩🇴
159 VEN 🇻🇪
15 CUB 🇨🇺
8 COL 🇨🇴
8 MEX 🇲🇽
4 PAN 🇵🇦
2 NIC 🇳🇮
1 BAH 🇧🇸
1 AUS 🇦🇺
1 HAI 🇭🇹
1 JPN 🇯🇵
1 UGA 🇺🇬
1 ITA 🇮🇹
1 STH
Players from 15 countries signed. #MLB
172 DR 🇩🇴
159 VEN 🇻🇪
15 CUB 🇨🇺
8 COL 🇨🇴
8 MEX 🇲🇽
4 PAN 🇵🇦
2 NIC 🇳🇮
1 BAH 🇧🇸
1 AUS 🇦🇺
1 HAI 🇭🇹
1 JPN 🇯🇵
1 UGA 🇺🇬
1 ITA 🇮🇹
1 STH
January 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
On the first day of the 2024-25 international signings, a total of 381 players officially signed.
Players from 15 countries signed. #MLB
172 DR 🇩🇴
159 VEN 🇻🇪
15 CUB 🇨🇺
8 COL 🇨🇴
8 MEX 🇲🇽
4 PAN 🇵🇦
2 NIC 🇳🇮
1 BAH 🇧🇸
1 AUS 🇦🇺
1 HAI 🇭🇹
1 JPN 🇯🇵
1 UGA 🇺🇬
1 ITA 🇮🇹
1 STH
Players from 15 countries signed. #MLB
172 DR 🇩🇴
159 VEN 🇻🇪
15 CUB 🇨🇺
8 COL 🇨🇴
8 MEX 🇲🇽
4 PAN 🇵🇦
2 NIC 🇳🇮
1 BAH 🇧🇸
1 AUS 🇦🇺
1 HAI 🇭🇹
1 JPN 🇯🇵
1 UGA 🇺🇬
1 ITA 🇮🇹
1 STH
#MLB bans Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, the fans who "interfered" with Mookie during the World Series, from its stadiums for life.
January 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#MLB bans Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, the fans who "interfered" with Mookie during the World Series, from its stadiums for life.
Teams that have committed and/or guaranteed MOST MONEY in 2024-25 free agency (Minor League Contracts do not count)
1. New York Mets $917 million for 8 players
2. Los Angeles Dodgers $287.25 | 4
3. New York Yankees $235.5 | 3
4. Arizona Diamondbacks $210 | 1
5. San Francisco Giants $182 | 1
#MLB
1. New York Mets $917 million for 8 players
2. Los Angeles Dodgers $287.25 | 4
3. New York Yankees $235.5 | 3
4. Arizona Diamondbacks $210 | 1
5. San Francisco Giants $182 | 1
#MLB
January 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Teams that have committed and/or guaranteed MOST MONEY in 2024-25 free agency (Minor League Contracts do not count)
1. New York Mets $917 million for 8 players
2. Los Angeles Dodgers $287.25 | 4
3. New York Yankees $235.5 | 3
4. Arizona Diamondbacks $210 | 1
5. San Francisco Giants $182 | 1
#MLB
1. New York Mets $917 million for 8 players
2. Los Angeles Dodgers $287.25 | 4
3. New York Yankees $235.5 | 3
4. Arizona Diamondbacks $210 | 1
5. San Francisco Giants $182 | 1
#MLB
1/2 Trade buzz: Nolan Arenado's veto of a trade to the Astros has stalled momentum for a deal. The Cardinals face challenges moving the All-Star 3B, with $60M (present value) left on his contract and his no-trade clause giving him control. Limited suitors complicate matters.
December 31, 2024 at 5:03 PM
1/2 Trade buzz: Nolan Arenado's veto of a trade to the Astros has stalled momentum for a deal. The Cardinals face challenges moving the All-Star 3B, with $60M (present value) left on his contract and his no-trade clause giving him control. Limited suitors complicate matters.
The Phillies are adding Max Kepler on a 1-year, $10M deal (pending physical), per reports. The 31-year-old OF brings strong discipline at the plate (25.2% chase rate since 2019) and solid production when healthy. Kepler hit .260/.332/.484 with 24 HR in 2023. #Phillies
December 20, 2024 at 2:22 AM
The Phillies are adding Max Kepler on a 1-year, $10M deal (pending physical), per reports. The 31-year-old OF brings strong discipline at the plate (25.2% chase rate since 2019) and solid production when healthy. Kepler hit .260/.332/.484 with 24 HR in 2023. #Phillies
1/2 #Phillies are planning to scale back J.T. Realmuto's catching workload in 2025, giving him an extra day off weekly. Manager Rob Thomson believes the reduced workload could improve the soon-to-be 34-year-old's performance. Realmuto might play ~115 games behind the plate, similar to MLB leaders.
December 16, 2024 at 1:09 AM
1/2 #Phillies are planning to scale back J.T. Realmuto's catching workload in 2025, giving him an extra day off weekly. Manager Rob Thomson believes the reduced workload could improve the soon-to-be 34-year-old's performance. Realmuto might play ~115 games behind the plate, similar to MLB leaders.
LARGEST CONTRACTS #MLB 2024
🇩🇴 Juan Soto | 15 years | 765 M
🇺🇸 Bobby Witt Jr. | 11 years | 288.8 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Max Fried | 8 years | 218 M
🇩🇴 Willy Adames | 7 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Blake Snell | 5 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Matt Chapman | 6 years | 151 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Will Smith | 9 years | 131.5 M (EXT)
🇩🇴 Juan Soto | 15 years | 765 M
🇺🇸 Bobby Witt Jr. | 11 years | 288.8 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Max Fried | 8 years | 218 M
🇩🇴 Willy Adames | 7 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Blake Snell | 5 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Matt Chapman | 6 years | 151 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Will Smith | 9 years | 131.5 M (EXT)
December 15, 2024 at 6:19 PM
LARGEST CONTRACTS #MLB 2024
🇩🇴 Juan Soto | 15 years | 765 M
🇺🇸 Bobby Witt Jr. | 11 years | 288.8 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Max Fried | 8 years | 218 M
🇩🇴 Willy Adames | 7 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Blake Snell | 5 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Matt Chapman | 6 years | 151 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Will Smith | 9 years | 131.5 M (EXT)
🇩🇴 Juan Soto | 15 years | 765 M
🇺🇸 Bobby Witt Jr. | 11 years | 288.8 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Max Fried | 8 years | 218 M
🇩🇴 Willy Adames | 7 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Blake Snell | 5 years | 182 M
🇺🇸 Matt Chapman | 6 years | 151 M (EXT)
🇺🇸 Will Smith | 9 years | 131.5 M (EXT)
This is sad
Home Games, Paid Attendance Under 6,000
(MLB Teams In The Last Three Seasons):
2024 Oakland Athletics - 28
2022 Oakland Athletics - 26
2023 Oakland Athletics - 23
2022 Miami Marlins - 4
2024 Detroit Tigers - 1
2023 Washington Nationals - 1
2022 Baltimore Orioles - 1
(MLB Teams In The Last Three Seasons):
2024 Oakland Athletics - 28
2022 Oakland Athletics - 26
2023 Oakland Athletics - 23
2022 Miami Marlins - 4
2024 Detroit Tigers - 1
2023 Washington Nationals - 1
2022 Baltimore Orioles - 1
December 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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