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First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Read full article: First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed to a $12.5 million, one-year contract.
The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
Read full article: The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be nextIn the first 10 days after Juan Soto spurned the Yankees for a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, the Yankees signed left-hander Max Fried to a $218 million, eight-year contract, acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers and Bellinger, a former NL MVP, from the Chicago Cubs.
All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospects
Read full article: All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospectsAll-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet has been acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox for four prospects.
Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
Read full article: Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million, eight-year contract, the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history.
Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
Read full article: Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League BaseballJuan Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, the largest and longest deal in baseball history, has reverberated across the winter meetings.
Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
Read full article: Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with YankeesJuan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams.
LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeper
Read full article: LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeperThe Los Angeles Dodgers spent big last offseason before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández.
Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending options
Read full article: Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending optionsOutfielder Juan Soto, pitchers Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler and Max Fried, first baseman Pete Alonso, third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Anthony Santander and shortstop Willy Adames were among 136 players who became free agents.
Dodgers' Jack Flaherty flops in 2nd NLCS outing vs. Mets, who force Game 6 in Los Angeles
Read full article: Dodgers' Jack Flaherty flops in 2nd NLCS outing vs. Mets, who force Game 6 in Los AngelesInstead of pitching his hometown team into the World Series, Jack Flaherty sent the NL Championship Series back to California.
Fried's early exit the latest Braves injury in a trying season that ends with playoff sweep
Read full article: Fried's early exit the latest Braves injury in a trying season that ends with playoff sweepThe Braves’ best pitcher, NL Cy Young Award favorite Chris Sale, was back home in Atlanta with a back injury.
Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card SeriesKyle Higashioka’s solo homer started a five-run rally against Max Fried with two outs in the second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4 win in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Royals complete remarkable turnaround, making playoffs coming off 106-loss season
Read full article: Royals complete remarkable turnaround, making playoffs coming off 106-loss seasonThe Kansas City Royals have completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in major league history, clinching an AL wild card despite a 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Read full article: Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris SalePhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
Read full article: Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 win
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 winShohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series.
Travis d’Arnaud homers again and Bryce Elder shuts down Marlins in Braves’ 3-0 win
Read full article: Travis d’Arnaud homers again and Bryce Elder shuts down Marlins in Braves’ 3-0 winTravis d’Arnaud hit his fifth home run in four games and Bryce Elder pitched 6 2/3 spotless innings in his return from the minors as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Monday night.
Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies
Read full article: Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over PhilliesOzzie Albies, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered and an expected battle of aces fizzled early in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class
Read full article: MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 classThere will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years.
Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays
Read full article: Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue JaysJuan Soto and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $31 million, one-year contract that broke Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player.
Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom
Read full article: Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn GrissomChris Sale’s injury-filled career with the Boston Red Sox ended when the 34-year-old left-hander was traded to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom.
Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDS
Read full article: Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDSThe Atlanta Braves took another blow to their injury-plagued rotation, placing right-hander Charlie Morton on the 15-day injured list.
Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffs
Read full article: Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffsThe Atlanta Braves have placed ace Max Fried on the 15-day disabled list with a recurring blister issue on his left index finger, but they hope the extra rest will ensure he's ready for the NL Division Series.
Acuña homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3
Read full article: Acuña homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3Newlywed star Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3.
Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2
Read full article: Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d'Arnaud and beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on a sunny, chilly opening day.
Adam 4th Ray in arbitration; Javier, Alvarado reach deals
Read full article: Adam 4th Ray in arbitration; Javier, Alvarado reach dealsReliever Jason Adam became the fourth Tampa Bay player to go to a salary arbitration hearing this year, asking a panel for $1,775,000 while the Rays argued for $1.55 million.
Astros' Peña, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold Gloves
Read full article: Astros' Peña, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold GlovesAstros rookie shortstop and AL Championship Series MVP Jeremy Peña won his first Gold Glove Award and Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker joined his teammate on the list announced before Game 3 of the World Series.
Castellanos' bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDS
Read full article: Castellanos' bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDSNick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the opener of their NL Division Series.
Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster
Read full article: Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS rosterPhiladelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.
Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East lead
Read full article: Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East leadAustin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers off Jacob deGrom in the second inning and Dansby Swanson later connected off the Mets ace as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-2 to move into a tie for the NL East lead.
Fried, Ozuna power streaking Braves to 5th straight victory
Read full article: Fried, Ozuna power streaking Braves to 5th straight victoryMax Fried allowed no hits in five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna homered and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight in a rain-delayed game, 7-1 over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7
Read full article: Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the New York Mets held off the Braves 9-7 to snap Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak.
Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added
Read full article: Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players addedLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball’s best-known players.
Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series opener
Read full article: Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series openerMax Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the opening game of their National League East showdown.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Read full article: Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's returnTrea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.
Max Fried beats Braves in arbitration, gets $6.85 million
Read full article: Max Fried beats Braves in arbitration, gets $6.85 millionPitcher Max Fried won his salary arbitration case against the World Series champion Atlanta Braves and was given his $6.85 million request instead of the team’s $6.6 million offer.
Max Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration $250,000 apart
Read full article: Max Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration $250,000 apartPitcher Max Fried became the fifth member of the World Series champion Atlanta Braves to go to salary arbitration, asking for $6.85 million while the team argued for $6.6 million.
Nicky Lopez loses to KC Royals in salary arbitration
Read full article: Nicky Lopez loses to KC Royals in salary arbitrationKansas City infielder Nicky Lopez lost his salary arbitration case with the Royals on Friday and will get $2.55 million instead of his $2.9 million request, a decision that clinched management’s third straight winning record.
Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straight
Read full article: Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straightDansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves won their 12th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 9-5 despite losing All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies to a broken left foot.
LEADING OFF: Strasburg returns to majors; Trout, Alonso sit
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Strasburg returns to majors; Trout, Alonso sitNationals star Stephen Strasburg is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since June 1, 2021, when he starts against the Marlins in Miami on Thursday night.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown teamLos Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-5 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Frazier, Mariners argue 1st of delayed arbitration cases
Read full article: Frazier, Mariners argue 1st of delayed arbitration casesAdam Frazier and the Seattle Mariners argued the first of this year’s delayed salary arbitration cases, with the second baseman/outfielder asking for a raise from $4.3 million to $8 million and the team arguing for $6.7 million.
LEADING OFF: Baseball gets 1st 9-inning twinbills since 2019
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Baseball gets 1st 9-inning twinbills since 2019Tuesday’s baseball schedule will feature two doubleheaders — the first in the majors this season and the first twinbills of nine-inning games since Sept. 28, 2019.
Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration
Read full article: Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitrationNew York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that will occur during the regular season after failing to agree to contracts for 2022.
New deal for Freeman top priority for Series champion Braves
Read full article: New deal for Freeman top priority for Series champion BravesAtlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman’s future is the most pressing offseason issue facing the Braves, who beat the Astros to cap an improbable run to their first World Series title since 1995.
With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series
Read full article: With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World SeriesThe Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in Houston.
World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie Series
Read full article: World Siri: Rookie propels Astros past Braves to tie SeriesRookie Jose Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros to a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves that evened the World Series at one game apiece.
The Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1
Read full article: The Latest: Siri sparks Astros; Houston evens series at 1-1Rookie José Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to even the World Series at one game apiece.
Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
Read full article: Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 1.
Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS
Read full article: Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCSChris Taylor hit three homers and drove in six runs to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 11-2, cutting the Braves' lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger Stadium.
Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS
Read full article: Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCSEddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers for a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.
Riley's game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past Dodgers
Read full article: Riley's game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past DodgersAustin Riley homered and drove in the winning run with a single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Closer to starter, Scherzer lined up for Game 1Dodgers ace Max Scherzer got the last three outs in the thrilling Game 5 of the NL Divsion Series and is now lined up to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles in the NL Championship Series.
Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-all
Read full article: Fried sharp, Braves blank Brewers 3-0 to tie NLDS at 1-allMax Fried pitched six sharp innings and Atlanta’s bullpen held on after manager Brian Snitker’s quick hook, sending the Braves over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 to tie their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East lead
Read full article: Braves ride big 5th inning to win, extend NL East leadAustin Riley had three doubles and three RBIs, Adam Duvall added a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-4.