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Ichiro Suzuki 1st Japanese player elected into baseball's Hall of Fame, joined by Sabathia, Wagner
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball's Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.
Jeff Hoffman confirms Orioles, Atlanta pulled out of deals before Jays signed him
The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder before he finalized a three-year contract worth $33 million US with the Toronto Blue Jays last week.
Blue Jays in mix for Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki: reports
The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. But the Toronto Blue Jays, who reportedly met with him last week, remain a possibility.
Corbin Burnes's 6-year, $210M US deal with D-backs includes $64M deferred through 2036
Right-hander Corbin Burnes's six-year, $210-million US contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks includes $64 million in deferred payments due from 2031-36, according to details obtained by The Associated Press.
Wall message of being prepared and winning resonated with new Yankees pitcher Fried
After eight seasons in Atlanta that included a 2021 World Series title when he pitched six scoreless innings against Houston in the Game 6 clincher, Max Fried joins a rotation currently projected to include Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt and Marcus Stroman.
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New Mets slugger Juan Soto impressed by team's belief in 'family, sticking together'
Juan Soto put on a New York Mets jersey and cap for the first time Thursday after his record $765 million, 15-year contract was finalized and talked about what made the difference in his decision.
Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets
Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract.
Blake Snell, Dodgers agree to $182 million US, 5-year contract: reports
Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million US, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
Angels add former Blue Jays pitcher Kikuchi in busy off-season: reports
Free-agent left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a three-year contract worth $63 million US, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Dodgers' Ohtani wins 3rd MVP, 1st in NL; Yankees' Judge earns 2nd AL honour in 3 seasons
Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honour on Thursday.