Mauer, Helton join elite single-team club; Dodgers continue to be offseason champions
credits: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports | source: AP Getty Images Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and the 1-team baseball Hall of Famers by franchise
Joe Mauer source: AP The 2024 Hall of Fame inductions added two names to a very exclusive list. With Joe Mauer and Todd Helton’s nomination to Cooperstown, the two join 53 other players as the only in MLB history to make the Hall of Fame after spending their entire careers on one team. Listed by team, here are the realest ride-or-dies in MLB history. - Cale Clinton Read More
The Los Angeles Dodgers busy offseason gets busier
source: Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have dominated the MLB’s offseason, loading up on talent and spending over $1 billion in free agency. They’ve made the biggest splash signings both domestically and internationally, and locked in one of the biggest trades to boot. They’re not done, either. The Dodgers just agreed to a one-year deal with James Paxton. - Cale Clinton Read More
Adrián Beltré leads baseball’s 2024 Hall of Fame class
source: Getty Images Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer are headed to Cooperstown.
The Baseball Writers Association of America voted the three stars into the Hall of Fame today, with two of them appearing on the ballot for the first time. - Mackenzie Meaney Read More
Braves acquire OF J.P. Martinez from Rangers
Sep 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder J.P. Martinez (50) runs to third base in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. credits: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder J.P. Martinez from the Texas Rangers on Friday for minor league right-hander Tyler Owens.
Martinez, 27, batted .225 (9-for-40) with one homer and four RBIs in 17 games with the Rangers last season. He hit .297 with 14 homers, 60 RBIs and 41 stolen bases in 82 games split between three different levels of minor league baseball. - Field Level Media Read More
Reports: D-backs, Joc Pederson agree on 1-year deal
San Francisco Giants designated hitter Joc Pederson (right) reacts after hitting a home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) in the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2023. credits: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK The Arizona Diamondbacks and free agent outfielder Joc Pederson agreed on a one-year, $9.5 million deal that includes a mutual option for 2025, according to multiple reports Thursday night. - Field Level Media Read More
Report: Brewers sign INF Christian Arroyo to minors deal
Aug 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (39) runs toward first base after hitting a two run RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. credits: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement with infielder Christian Arroyo on a one-year minor league deal, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
The 28-year-old second baseman/third baseman/shortstop can earn a $1.5 million base salary and up to $500,000 in incentives if he makes the major league roster. - Field Level Media Read More
Reports: 1B Trey Mancini joins Marlins on minor league deal
Jul 28, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Trey Mancini (36) hits a one run single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. credits: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Free agent first baseman Trey Mancini has agreed to a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
He’ll be in the Marlins’ camp this spring as a non-roster invitee.
The Chicago Cubs released Mancini in August with more than one year left on a two-year, $14 million contract he signed before the 2023 season. Miami will owe him just the league minimum should be make the major league roster, with the Cubs paying the rest of his salary. - Field Level Media Read More
Reports: Brewers, 1B Rhys Hoskins finalizing 2-year deal
Mar 20, 2023; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. credits: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with free agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night. - Field Level Media Read More
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton named to Hall of Fame
Oct 28, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Former Texas Rangers player Adrian Beltre walks to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in game two of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit:Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports credits: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton became the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday night, when results of the balloting conducted by voting members of the Baseball Writers Association of America was announced by president Josh Rawitch at the plaque gallery inside the museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. - Field Level Media Read More
Angels sign RHP Robert Stephenson to 3-year, $33M contract
Sep 6, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (26) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. credits: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Angels have signed free agent reliever Robert Stephenson to a three-year contract worth $33 million, the team said Tuesday.
In a corresponding move on the 40-man roster, the Angels designated infielder Alfonso Rivas for assignment.
The right-handed Stephenson, 30, played last season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays, totaling a 3-4 record and one save with a 3.10 ERA, 77 strikeouts and 16 walks over 52 1/3 innings in a career-high 60 relief appearances. - Field Level Media Read More