PHOENIX — Christian Walker rushed to the plate and scored the deciding run in the eighth inning on Nick Ahmed’s single as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Monday night. Ahmed, who was a pinch pitcher, drove in Walker with an infield single off reliever Aroldis Chapman (0-1), who took the … Read more
Aaron Judge eclipsed the American League record for most homers in a season set by Rogers Maris, generating one of the biggest stories of 2022. Now, the Yankees slugger will be rewarded in a peculiar way; receiving the key to New York City. Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday on local radio station 1010 WINS that … Read more
Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello threw 72 pitches Wednesday in a start he made as part of an extended spring training in Fort Myers. “He did well, he shot the ball well, the speed was there too,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “Everything went well and everyone was pleased. Now, we have to see how … Read more
With recent reports indicating that frustration within the Mets organization has increased over ongoing negotiations with Puerto Rican infielder Carlos Correa, talks between the shortstop and the Twins have accelerated, club sources told Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes from The Athletic portal. The Minnesota team has reportedly remained in communication with Correa’s reps, even after … Read more
The saga of Puerto Rican Carlos Correa’s contract negotiations continues and MLB Network analyst Jon Heyman’s latest report in an article for the New York Post is that perhaps the Mets remain “the most likely destination” for the star. Correa and the Mets reportedly reached a 12-year, $315 million deal last month, but the team … Read more
BALTIMORE – The Detroit Tigers bought infielder Tyler Nevin from the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday for cash. Nevin, 25, played in 58 games last season with the Orioles and hit .197 with two home runs and 16 RBI. He was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2015. Nevin is the son of Phil Nevin, … Read more
The Yankees and outfielder Willie Calhoun have agreed to a non-guaranteed 2023 contract that includes an invitation to the big team’s spring camp, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Saturday. Calhoun was a hot prospect for the Rangers when he arrived in Texas from the Dodgers as part of the trade for Yu Darvish … Read more
To make room on the roster for Kenley Jansen, the Red Sox traded infielder Hoy Park to the Braves in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. Boston originally acquired Park from Pittsburgh on November 23 for lefty Inmer Lobo. In 68 career games with the Yankees and Pirates, Park is … Read more
The Red Sox agreed to a major arm to bolster their bullpen on Wednesday, signing star closer Kenley Jansen to a two-year, $32 million deal, reported MLB Network’s Joel Sherman. The club has not confirmed. Jansen, one of the winningest players in history, left the Dodgers after 12 seasons to sign a one-year deal with … Read more
The Yankees and the Red Sox battle each year in the American League East. They’ve also battled for some of the best free agents in years. And that could be the case this off-season when it comes to Japan’s right-hand man Kodai Senga. Both clubs have been in contact with representatives for the 29-year-old, according … Read more