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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 🚨 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 📰 Alex Bregman is “likely” to sign soon, per @Buster_ESPN. The free-agent 3B has multiyear offers from the #Cubs, #RedSox, and #Tigers, per reports. Morosi confirms all 3 clubs recently sent offers. The #Astros are not in the mix to re-sign their longtime star. #MLB
February 11, 2025 at 4:02 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. ⚾️
February 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
1/2 Jose Altuve is open to switching positions to help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman. "For Alex, I'd do whatever," Altuve said at Astros FanFest. "We have a better chance to win a championship with him." 🏆⚾ #Astros #MLB
January 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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January 22, 2025 at 12:34 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
January 21, 2025 at 1:08 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
January 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The Dodgers are making big moves this offseason! After landing Roki Sasaki, they’ve signed All-Star reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year, $72M deal. Scott, dominant in 2024 with a 1.75 ERA, bolsters an already elite bullpen. L.A. is all-in on a 2025 repeat. #Dodgers #MLB
January 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Sasaki to the Los Angeles Dodgers #MLB
January 18, 2025 at 5:45 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
January 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
#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
Priorities 🍺 ⚾ 👶
This Dad has his priorities! 👀
1. ✅ Preserve Beer 🍺
2. ✅ See incoming ball, drop baby 🍼
3. ✅ Catch ball, re-secure child ⚾️
#dadlife #Baseball #MLB #hero
January 2, 2025 at 4:07 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
January 2, 2025 at 4:03 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.
December 31, 2024 at 5:03 PM
The Chicago Cubs have signed veteran catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor league deal. The 34-year-old, known for his strong defense, posted solid Triple-A numbers in 2023 and could provide depth behind the plate. #Cubs #MLB
December 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Veteran 3B Gio Urshela is reportedly heading to the A’s, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Urshela, 33, hit .250 with 9 HR & 52 RBIs in 2024 with Detroit & Atlanta. He's played for CLE, TOR, NYY, MIN & LAA since debuting in 2015. Deal details not yet confirmed. #MLB
December 20, 2024 at 1:46 PM
The Mets have met with Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, per SNY. The 23-year-old posted a 2.02 ERA with a 32% K rate in NPB (2021-24). After signing Juan Soto, the Mets aim to bolster their rotation with Sasaki alongside Kodai Senga. #Mets #MLB
December 20, 2024 at 2:28 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
December 20, 2024 at 2:22 AM
According to Japanese media, Raidel Martinez's 🇨🇺contract with Yomiuri is for 4 years and 5,000 million yen. That is, 1,250 million yen per year (8 million dollars). That is the MOST EXPENSIVE contract in the history of the #npb. Will we see him one day in the #MLB?
December 16, 2024 at 11:55 PM
The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a one-year deal worth $860K in MLB and $180K in the minors. De La Cruz, 28, hit .233 with 21 HRs in 2023 and adds depth as Ronald Acuña Jr. recovers from ACL surgery. #Braves #MLB
December 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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
The #Pirates traded minor league pitcher Joe Vogatsky to the Red Sox for versatile infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez. Valdez, 25, hit .214 with 6 HRs and 28 RBIs in 76 games for Boston in 2023. Vogatsky, 22, was a 2024 draft pick. #MLB
December 16, 2024 at 1:05 AM
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)
December 15, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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
December 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM