Report: Athletics finalizing trade to aqcuire lefty Springs from Rays originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Athletics are staying busy this offseason. The team is finalizing a trade to acquire left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday morning, citing sources. Tampa Bay will receive right-handers Joe … Read more
If you haven’t heard about Devin Williams’ signature pitch, the “Airbender,” a wondrous changeup that seems to mock physics as it flummoxes hitters, you soon will. It’s an awesome weapon for the new Yankees’ closer, one of the best finishing pitches in baseball. The brand-name pitch adds some sizzle to Williams’ acquisition on Friday in … Read more
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics TORONTO — Right-hander Yimi García and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a two-year, $15 million contract on Friday. García, 34, was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings over 10 appearances … Read more
While the Yankees bolstered their bullpen by acquiring star closer Devin Williams in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, he wasn’t the only reliever recently added to the roster. According to multiple reports, the Yankees signed veteran right-hander Wilking Rodgriguez to a minor-league contract, which includes an invite to spring training. It’s … Read more
The Yankees are looking for a bat this offseason and have been connected to former Astros 3B Alex Bregman but talks between Houston and the All-Star infielder have apparently stalled. Astros GM Dana Brown met with the media on Friday evening to talk about the trade they made with the Cubs that sent Kyle Tucker … Read more
The winter meetings are over, Juan Soto is a New York Met, and several of the marquee names on this year’s free-agent market and trade market have been on the move. But as teams started to pivot from their initial plans for this winter, the biggest issue soon became that there was no franchise-altering player … Read more
Devin Williams recorded 65 saves for the Brewers over the past three seasons. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The New York Yankees have acquired reliever Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, it was announced Friday. Pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr., infield prospect Caleb Durbin and some cash are heading to Milwaukee. The 30-year-old … Read more
Danny Jansen ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Veteran catcher Danny Jansen and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized a one-year, $8.5 million contract. The deal includes a $12 million mutual option for 2026 with a $500,000 buyout. Jansen, who turns 30 in April, hit .205 with nine homers and 24 RBIs last season for Toronto and Boston, … Read more
Willy Adames SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager Bob Melvin’s right shoulder, smiled and said, “if he lets … Read more
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters, a person familiar with the situation said. The move is pending a review of medical reports. The Cubs are sending third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski … Read more