Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — It has been just over 12 years since Justin Verlander stood on the mound at Oracle Park and mouthed “wow” after Pablo Sandoval stunned him for the second time in a World Series game. That’s an … Read more
Justin Verlander will play his 20th MLB season with the San Francisco Giants. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) The San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a one-year, $15 million deal with starting pitcher Justin Verlander, ESPN reports. Verlander, who turns 42 in February, will join the Giants for his 20th MLB season. The deal signals a … Read more
Social media reacts to Giants’ reported Verlander agreement originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a failed courtship of high-end starter Corbin Burnes this offseason, Giants fans and analysts have been chomping at the bit to see what’s next from Buster Posey and Co. That move appears to have landed Tuesday afternoon, as San … Read more
Bob Veale spent 11 seasons with the Pirates, and he helped lead the team to a World Series win in 1971. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, who helped lead the team to their win in the 1971 World Series, died this past weekend. He was 89. “Bob was an integral member … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds completed an intriguing trade Monday, with 27-year-old second baseman Gavin Lux heading to Cincinnati in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a Competitive Balance (Round A) 2025 draft pick that is expected to land in the mid-30s once the order is finalized. The deal came days after … Read more
Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — Almost a decade ago, Giants officials went to bed on a Thursday night in December thinking that the next day would be a transformative one for the organization. They believed they had locked … Read more
Joc Pederson ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson gets a $5.5 million signing bonus as part of his $37 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers. The designated hitter and outfielder will receive salaries of $13 million this year and $18.5 million in 2026 under the agreement announced Dec. 30. The deal includes an $18.5 million … Read more
Brent Rooker The Athletics have agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract with slugger Brent Rooker, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. The deal includes a $22 million vesting option for the 2030 season and escalators that … Read more
Mark Kotsay SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Mark Kotsay sees a new era ahead for the Athletics, and not just because they’ve left their longtime Oakland home and will play in West Sacramento for the next few years until a new ballpark is ready for them in Las Vegas. The A’s manager watched the team sign pitcher … Read more
As the Mets continue building their roster ahead of the 2025 season, it’s a possibility that they’ll sign one of the top free agent relievers remaining on the market, SNY’s Andy Martino reported on Monday. “I’m not saying they’re gonna go wild on the reliever market, but I think because the top relievers cost so … Read more