Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong to a one-year Major League contract for the 2025 season. To make room for Armstrong on the club’s Major League roster, catcher Sam Huff has been designated for assignment. Armstrong, 34, went 3-3

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Guardians announced today the following transaction relative to the 2025 Major League roster: Signed free agent 1B Carlos Santana to a one-year Major League Contract for the 2025 season. Santana, 38, returns for his third stint in Cleveland, previously spending 10 total seasons from 2010-17

The Phillies have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2025 season with right-handed pitcher Joe Ross. To make room for Ross on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher José Cuas has been designated for assignment. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement. Ross, 31, made 25

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have signed three-time Gold Glove-winning first baseman Christian Walker to a three-year contract, Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced today. Walker had spent the past eight seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Walker, 33, has been one of the top first basemen in the Major

ST. LOUIS, MO., December 23, 2024 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced the following staff hirings and assignments today for their minor league system: Ryan Barba – Minor League Field Coordinator Jose Leger – Assistant Minor League Field Coordinator / Baserunning Coordinator Austin Meine – Minor League Pitching Coordinator Ethan

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today signed left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year contract through the 2026 season. The Red Sox’ 40-man roster is now at 40. Sandoval, 28, made 16 starts for the Los Angeles Angels in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. In 107 career Major League

The Washington Nationals acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lowe, 29, won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2023, a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia from Washington in exchange for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Garcia, 28, went 3-6 with a 4.22 ERA (28 ER/59.2 IP) over a career-high 72 games – all in relief – for the Nationals

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics agreed to terms with infielder Gio Urshela on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the club announced today. Urshela began the 2024 season at Detroit and was hitting .243 with five home runs and 37 RBI in 92 games when he was released

MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today announced that the team has acquired top prospects shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and Minor League catcher Paul McIntosh. Caba, 19, hit .228 (61x268) with a .385 on-base percentage, 10 extra-base

The Phillies have acquired left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement. Luzardo, 27, has appeared in 105 games and made 89 starts over

I traded Rickey Henderson twice and brought him back more times than that. He was the best player I ever saw play. He did it all—hit, hit for power, stole bases, and defended—and he did it with a flair that enthused his fans and infuriated his opponents. But everyone was

CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed pitcher Cam Booser from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo. To make room on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated outfielder Corey Julks for assignment. Booser, 32, was named the 2024 Tony Conigliaro Award winner

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Yhoiker Fajardo from the Chicago White Sox, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Cam Booser. The Red Sox’ 40-man roster is now at 39. Fajardo, 18, made his professional debut in 2024, posting a 3.91 ERA (22 ER/50.2 IP) in

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Guardians announced today the following transaction relative to the 2025 Major League roster: Traded 1B Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Slade Cecconi and Arizona’s 2025 Competitive Balance Round B Draft Pick. Cecconi, 25, split the 2024 season between Triple-A Reno

The New York Yankees organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rickey Henderson on Friday, December 20. He was 65. Henderson, the most dynamic player of his era, was acquired by the Yankees along with pitcher Bert Bradley and cash considerations on December 5, 1984, from the

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired INF Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians for RHP Slade Cecconi and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick. The D-backs’ 40-man roster remains at 36. INF Josh Naylor │27 years old │L/L │5-11, 250 │MLB Bio

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Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the passing of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who was 65: “For multiple generations of baseball fans, Rickey Henderson was the gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting. Rickey was one of the most accomplished and beloved

Statement from Pamela Henderson It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson. A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love

The New York Yankees today announced that they have re-signed RHP Jonathan Loáisiga to a one-year Major League contract for the 2025 season with a club option for the 2026 season. Loáisiga, 30, went 1-0 over three scoreless relief appearances for the Yankees in 2024 before being placed on the

The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Fernando Cruz and C Alex Jackson from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for C Jose Trevino. Cruz, 34, went 3-8 with a 4.86 ERA (66.2IP, 54H, 36R/ER, 35BB, 109K, 9HR) in 69 appearances (three starts) with the Cincinnati Reds

MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today announced that the club has agreed to terms with free agent infielder Eric Wagaman on a one-year Major League contract. To make room for Wagaman on the club’s 40-man roster, infielder Vidal Bruján has been designated for assignment. Wagaman, 27, made his MLB debut

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with LHP Josh Walker on a one-year contract (US $760,000). Walker, 30, made 10 appearances for the New York Mets in 2024, spending the majority of the season at the Triple-A level with Syracuse before a midseason trade to the Pirates organization.

The Phillies have signed outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year contract, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced today. Kepler, 31, spent the first 10 years of his major league career with the Minnesota Twins. Over 1,072 games and 4,251 plate appearances, Kepler has slashed .237/.318/.429 with a .746

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed left-handed pitcher Hoby Milner to a one-year Major League contract covering the 2025 season. To make room for Milner on the club’s Major League roster, right-handed pitcher Owen White has been designated for assignment. Milner, who turns