PHOENIX (AP) — David Peralta and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a $22 million, three-year deal through 2022 that will keep the outfielder with the organization that signed him out of an independent league nearly seven years ago.The 2019 Gold Glove Award winner in left field avoided his final year of salary arbitration by agreeing to the deal announced Monday. He will make $7 million during the upcoming season and $7.5 million in 2021 and 2022.The 32-year-old has been a regular in the Diamondbacks outfield and in the middle of the batting order over the past few seasons. He played in 99 games last year, batting .275 with 12 homers despite battling a shoulder injury that bothered him for much of the year and eventually required season-ending surgery. He hit a career-high 30 homers in 2018.The D-backs signed Peralta in 2013, finding him in the independent American Association, and he quickly developed into a major league-caliber hitter. Peralta was a pitcher early in his professional... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a $22 million, three-year contract with outfielder David Peralta that runs through 2022.The 2019 Gold Glove Award winner in left field avoided his final year of salary arbitration by agreeing to the deal announced Monday. He will make $7 million during the upcoming season and $7.5 million in 2021 and 2022.The 32-year-old has been a regular in the Diamondbacks outfield and in the middle of the batting order over the past few seasons. He played in 99 games last year, batting .275 with 12 homers despite battling a shoulder injury that bothered him for much of the year and eventually required season-ending surgery. He hit a career-high 30 homers in 2018.Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said Peralta's drive to improve — both offensively and defensively — is a big reason the D-backs felt comfortable signing him to a multi-year deal despite last season's injury issues.“He can run, he's a good athlete, and can impact the ball both for average... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — Outfielder Kole Calhoun can earn $23 million over three seasons as part of his $16 million, two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Calhoun's contract, announced Dec. 30, calls for salaries of $6 million this year and $8 million in 2021. The Diamondbacks have a $9 million option for 2022 with a $2 million buyout.The 32-year-old Calhoun, who lives in nearby Tempe, has a .249 average with 140 homers and 451 RBIs in eight seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. He hit .232 last year with 74 RBIs and a career-high 33 homers while playing mostly right field.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Kole Calhoun to a two-year contract worth $16 million that includes a club option for 2022.The 32-year-old Calhoun, who lives in nearby Tempe, Arizona, has played eight major league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, batting .249 in his career with 140 homers. In 2019, he hit .232 with a career-high 33 homers while playing mostly right field.“This is really kind of a dream come true, honestly,” Calhoun said. “I'm born and raised here, grew up a Diamondback fan. Anybody who dreams of playing in the big leagues and you get there, your dreams come true. But as a kid growing up, I always dreamed of playing for the Diamondbacks and now I've got that opportunity. I couldn't be more excited.”Calhoun is a four-time Gold Glove finalist and won the award in 2015. His new deal is worth $6 million in the first year, $8 million in the second and has a $2 million buyout for 2022. He played in college at nearby Arizona State.“I think he's... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that they have signed outfielder Kole Calhoun to a two-year contract with a club option for 2022.The 32-year-old Calhoun, who lives in nearby Tempe, Arizona, has played eight major league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, batting .249 in his career with 140 homers. In 2019, he hit .232 with a career-high 33 homers while playing mostly right field.He is a four-time Gold Glove finalist and won the award in 2015.Calhoun could replace Adam Jones, who was the team's primary right fielder last season but is now a free agent. The D-backs have been active with free agents during the offseason, signing veteran pitcher Madison Bumgarner earlier this month.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Patrick Corbin was an exception last offseason.Amid a slow free agent market — some stars didn’t sign until after the start of spring training — Corbin’s search for a new home was over in December when he received a $140 million, six-year contract from Washington.That worked out pretty well for both team and player. Corbin was a key part of the Nationals’ starting rotation this year, and he threw three scoreless innings in relief in Game 7 of the World Series, helping the team win its first World Series title.Now, another offseason is in full swing. It’s hard to say whether teams will be more aggressive in pursuing free agents, hoping to land the next Corbin, but the Atlanta Braves already made a significant move, signing reliever Will Smith away from San Francisco.Here’s a look at the top free agents still available, broken down by position. Players are listed with their most recent teams, with their ages in parentheses:LEFT-HANDED STARTERHyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers (32)The runner-up for the... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Bumgarner was among 10 free agents who received $17.8 million qualifying offers from their former teams on Monday, a move that likely will decrease demand for the 30-year-old left-hander.Bumgarner, the 2014 World Series MVP, went 9-9 with a 3.90 ERA over 34 starts this year after two injury-shortened seasons. San Francisco also made a qualifying offer to left-handed reliever Will Smith.Six pitchers received the qualifying offers among the 168 free agents, including right-handers Gerrit Cole (Houston), Stephen Strasburg (Washington), Zack Wheeler (New York Mets) and Jake Odorizzi (Minnesota). The others given the offers were third basemen Anthony Rendon (Washington) and Josh Donaldson (Atlanta), first baseman José Abreu (Chicago White Sox) and outfielder Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis).On the day before free agents can start negotiating contracts with all teams, Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez decided to stay in Boston instead of becoming a free agent, declining... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Bumgarner was among 10 free agents who received $17.8 million qualifying offers from their former teams on Monday, a move that likely will decrease demand for the 30-year-old left-hander.Bumgarner, the 2014 World Series MVP, went 9-9 with a 3.90 ERA over 34 starts this year after two injury-shortened seasons. San Francisco also made a qualifying offer to left-handed reliever Will Smith.Six pitchers received the qualifying offers, including right-handers Gerrit Cole (Houston), Stephen Strasburg (Washington), Zack Wheeler (New York Mets) and Jake Odorizzi (Minnesota). The others given the offers were third basemen Anthony Rendon (Washington) and Josh Donaldson (Atlanta), first baseman José Abreu (Chicago White Sox) and outfielder Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis).On the day before free agents can start negotiating contracts with all teams, Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez decided to stay in Boston instead of becoming a free agent, declining an option that would have... [More]

Oct. 141905 — Christy Mathewson blanked the Philadelphia Athletics 2-0 to give the New York Giants the World Series in five games. All were shutouts, with Mathewson getting three, Joe McGinnity one, and Chief Bender of Philadelphia one.1929 — The Philadelphia A's rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 and take the World Series in five games. Mule Haas' two-run homer tied the game and Bing Miller's RBI double won it.1965 — Sandy Koufax tossed his second shutout to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins and the world championship in seven games.1969 — New York's Tommie Agee made two spectacular catches to save five runs and secure a 5-0 victory over Baltimore as the Mets took a 2-1 lead in the World Series.1971 — Pittsburgh's Nelson Briles threw a two-hitter against the Orioles for a 4-0 victory to give the Pirates a 3-2 edge in the World Series.1972 — Oakland catcher Gene Tenace became the first player to hit home runs in each... [More]

Compiled by PAUL MONTELLAOct. 131903 — The Boston Pilgrims won the first World Series, five games to three, with a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.1914 — The Boston Braves completed a sweep of the Philadelphia Athletics, first in World Series history, with a 3-1 victory.1921 — Art Nehf tossed a 1-0, four-hitter against the New York Yankees for the World Series title in eight games. The Giants scored their run in the first inning on an error by shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh.1960 — Bill Mazeroski opened the bottom of the ninth with a home run off Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 10-9 victory and the World Series in seven games.1971 — The first World Series night game was played in Pittsburgh with the Pirates beating Baltimore 4-3. Roberto Clemente had three hits for Pittsburgh.1978 — New York third baseman Graig Nettles put on a fielding clinic and prevented seven runs as the Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 3 of the World Series.... [More]

Astros first. George Springer singles to right field. Jose Altuve doubles to deep left field. George Springer scores. Michael Brantley lines out to center field to Brian Goodwin. Jose Altuve to third. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Alex Bregman out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 1, Angels 0.Astros second. Aledmys Diaz homers to center field. Martin Maldonado grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Albert Pujols. Myles Straw grounds out to third base, Matt Thaiss to Albert Pujols. George Springer homers to center field. Jose Altuve grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Albert Pujols.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 3, Angels 0.Astros third. Michael Brantley flies out to right center field to Kole Calhoun. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez lines out to center field to Brian Goodwin. Yuli Gurriel homers to left field. Alex Bregman scores. Aledmys Diaz lines out... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher pops out to shallow left field to Alex Bregman. Brian Goodwin homers to center field. Albert Pujols lines out to left field to Josh Reddick. Kole Calhoun singles to center field. Andrelton Simmons pops out to Robinson Chirinos.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, Astros 0.Angels fourth. Albert Pujols flies out to deep center field to Jake Marisnick. Kole Calhoun reaches on third strike. Andrelton Simmons homers to center field. Kole Calhoun scores. Kevan Smith singles to right field. Jared Walsh strikes out swinging. Taylor Ward strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Astros sixth. George Springer walks. Jose Altuve homers to center field. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to third base, Kaleb Cowart to Jared Walsh. Alex Bregman to second. Aledmys Diaz hit by pitch. Josh Reddick homers to right field. Aledmys Diaz scores. Alex Bregman scores. Robinson Chirinos strikes out swinging.5 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 5, Angels 3.Astros seventh. Jake Marisnick grounds out to third base, Kaleb Cowart to Jared Walsh. Kyle Tucker walks. Jose Altuve doubles to deep left field. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez strikes out on a foul tip. Yuli Gurriel lines out to deep center field to Brian Goodwin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 6, Angels 3.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has become the 18th major league pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts.The 36-year-old right-hander entered Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels with 2,994 strikeouts. He achieved the milestone in the fourth inning when he got Kole Calhoun swinging at a slider. But Calhoun reached on a wild pitch and Andrelton Simmons then gave Los Angeles a 3-0 lead with a two-run homer.Verlander's feat was recognized on the scoreboard at Angels Stadium, and he was congratulated by teammates in the dugout at the end of the inning.According to Baseball-Reference and Retrosheet, it's the first time a pitcher has recorded his 3,000th strikeout on a wild pitch.Verlander also reached 300 strikeouts in a single season for the first time, getting Calhoun on a foul tip in the sixth. Teammate Gerrit Cole has 316 Ks this year.Verlander and Cole are the first teammates to record at least 300 strikeouts in the same season since Curt Schilling... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has become the 18th major league pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts.The 36-year-old right-hander entered Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels with 2,994 strikeouts. He achieved the milestone in the fourth inning when he got Kole Calhoun swinging at a slider. Calhoun reached first, though, on a wild pitch and Andrelton Simmons then gave Los Angeles a 3-0 lead with a two-run homer to left-center.Verlander's feat was recognized on the scoreboard at Angels Stadium and he was congratulated by teammates in the Astros dugout at the end of the inning.Now in his 15th big league season, Verlander is the second pitcher to reach it this season. New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia accomplished the feat on April 30 against Arizona. Of the 16 retired pitchers with more than 3,000 strikeouts, 14 are in the Hall of Fame.Verlander has the second 20-win season of his career and pitched his third no-hitter on Sept. 1 at Toronto. He is also one of the favorites to win his second AL Cy Young.Verlander reached the mark in his last start of the regular season. His next game will be in the playoffs for the AL West champion Astros.Prior to Sabathia, Atlanta's John Smoltz was the last to make it to 3,000 strikeouts, in 2008.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Astros second. Alex Bregman homers to center field. Yordan Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield, Anthony Bemboom to Albert Pujols. Yuli Gurriel walks. Robinson Chirinos strikes out swinging. Kyle Tucker grounds out to second base, Andrelton Simmons to Albert Pujols.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 1, Angels 0.Astros eighth. Kyle Tucker lines out to shortstop, Luis Garcia to Andrelton Simmons to Albert Pujols. Jack Mayfield singles to right center field. George Springer walks. Jack Mayfield to second. Jose Altuve called out on strikes. Michael Brantley homers to center field. George Springer scores. Jack Mayfield scores. Alex Bregman flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 4, Angels 0.

Angels first. David Fletcher grounds out to shortstop, Jack Mayfield to Aledmys Diaz. Andrelton Simmons singles to right field. Albert Pujols walks. Andrelton Simmons to second. Kole Calhoun grounds out to first base to Aledmys Diaz. Albert Pujols to second. Andrelton Simmons to third. Kevan Smith doubles to deep left center field. Albert Pujols scores. Andrelton Simmons scores. Taylor Ward strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Astros 0.Angels second. Brian Goodwin doubles to right field. Kaleb Cowart grounds out to first base to Aledmys Diaz. Kean Wong to third. Michael Hermosillo out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Josh Reddick. Kean Wong scores. David Fletcher singles to second base. Andrelton Simmons walks. Albert Pujols reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. David Fletcher out at third.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Astros fourth. Alex Bregman lines out to shortstop to Andrelton Simmons. Kyle Tucker homers to right field.... [More]

Athletics fourth. Matt Olson pops out to Kevan Smith. Mark Canha lines out to center field to Brian Goodwin. Ramon Laureano singles to shortstop. Khris Davis homers to center field. Ramon Laureano scores. Chad Pinder grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Jared Walsh.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 2, Angels 0.Angels fifth. Taylor Ward singles to left field. Matt Thaiss singles to shallow center field. Taylor Ward to second. Kaleb Cowart strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to center field. Matt Thaiss to third. Taylor Ward scores. Brian Goodwin doubles to left field. David Fletcher to third. Matt Thaiss scores. Albert Pujols out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Chad Pinder. David Fletcher scores. Kole Calhoun flies out to deep right field to Ramon Laureano.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, Athletics 2.

Astros first. George Springer homers to center field. Jose Altuve flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun. Michael Brantley walks. Alex Bregman flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun. Yordan Alvarez singles to right center field. Michael Brantley to second. Yuli Gurriel reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yordan Alvarez out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 1, Angels 0.Angels second. Kole Calhoun grounds out to shallow center field, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Andrelton Simmons grounds out to third base, Aledmys Diaz to Yuli Gurriel. Jared Walsh triples to deep center field. Michael Hermosillo triples to deep center field. Jared Walsh scores. Matt Thaiss grounds out to shallow infield, Justin Verlander to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, Astros 1.Astros second. Aledmys Diaz singles to right center field. Robinson Chirinos strikes out swinging. Josh Reddick pops out to Matt Thaiss. George Springer homers to left field. Aledmys Diaz... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher homers to left field. Andrelton Simmons walks. Albert Pujols flies out to deep center field to Myles Straw. Andrelton Simmons to second. Kole Calhoun singles to left field. Andrelton Simmons to third. Kevan Smith grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Kole Calhoun to second. Andrelton Simmons scores. Taylor Ward singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Kole Calhoun scores. Justin Bour grounds out to first base, Yuli Gurriel to Wade Miley.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Angels second. Michael Hermosillo hit by pitch. Kaleb Cowart singles to right field. Michael Hermosillo to third. David Fletcher singles to shallow right field. Kaleb Cowart to second. Michael Hermosillo scores. Andrelton Simmons pops out to Yuli Gurriel. Albert Pujols pops out to shallow right field to Jose Altuve. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 4, Astros 0.Astros second. Yordan Alvarez homers to left field.... [More]

Astros first. Jose Altuve homers to left field. Michael Brantley flies out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Yordan Alvarez singles to shallow center field. Carlos Correa homers to center field. Yordan Alvarez scores. Aledmys Diaz doubles to deep left center field. Josh Reddick singles to left center field. Aledmys Diaz scores. Robinson Chirinos strikes out on a foul tip. Jake Marisnick flies out to left center field to Michael Hermosillo.5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 5, Angels 0.Angels third. Kevan Smith homers to center field. Matt Thaiss singles to shallow center field. Michael Hermosillo strikes out swinging. David Fletcher called out on strikes. Brian Goodwin strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 5, Angels 1.Astros third. Yordan Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield, Jaime Barria to Jared Walsh. Carlos Correa homers to center field. Aledmys Diaz singles to center field. Josh Reddick pops out to shallow... [More]