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Fri Feb 15 201916:51O'Hearn looking to build off rookie season with RoyalsHunter Dozier1BRoyalsFree Agent
Eric Hosmer1BPadresFree Agent
Ryan O'Hearn1BRoyalsFree Agent
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn recalled the moment he knew he belonged in the big leagues.He and fellow rookie Hunter Dozier went back-to-back in the ninth inning off Chad Allen in a walk-off victory over the Cleveland Indians on Aug. 24."After the game I realized we could do this," O'Hearn said before a spring training workout. "We could compete in this division. I could compete in this league. That was a huge confidence builder for me. That was a great day."The Royals ended the season on a 20-14 run starting with that game after beginning the year 38-90.O'Hearn, a 2014 eighth-round draft pick, homered in his big league debut on July 31. He finished with 12 home runs, 10 doubles and 30 RBIs in 170 plate appearances."Confidence-wise I feel a lot different," he said. "I got a taste of it last year. I understand what it takes to have success in the big leagues. This year it is more of a sense of excitement per the team of what we can do. Potential is a dangerous word, but there really... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201916:41Column: Stars missing, but baseball will avoid labor strifeBryce HarperRFNationalsFree Agent
Dallas KeuchelSPAstrosFree Agent
Max ScherzerSPNationalsFree Agent
Giancarlo StantonDHYankeesFree Agent
Justin VerlanderSPAstrosFree Agent
Neil Walker2BYankeesFree Agent
Spring training has started, yet two of baseball's biggest stars, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, are sitting at home.For those who think this is a strong indication that the national pastime is headed toward another paralyzing labor dispute, do not fret.There's too much money at stake — on all sides — to let that happen.It's certainly troubling that somewhere between 60 and 100 viable free agents (depending on how you count) are still without jobs as teams reported to camp this week in Florida and Arizona.Sluggers Harper and Machado, along with 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel and closer Craig Kimbrel, are the most notable players still looking for work. Not surprisingly, their absence prompted some high-profile grumbling from players who are gainfully employed, such as Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander."System is broken," he wrote on Twitter. "You're telling me you couldn't sign Bryce or Manny for 10 years and go from there?"Certainly, the next labor agreement will require... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201916:31Roberto Osuna to close for Houston AstrosKen GilesRPBlue JaysFree Agent
Roberto OsunaRPAstrosFree Agent
David PaulinoSPBlue JaysFree Agent
Hector RondónRPAstrosFree Agent
Marcus StromanSPBlue JaysFree Agent
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Roberto Osuna will close for the Houston Astros."I can pretend and create some false competition, and that doesn't gain any credibility," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Transparency goes a long way, and maybe the closer question can be put to rest."Hinch used Ken Giles, Hector Rondon and Luke Gregerson to finish games during his first four seasons before the Astros acquired Osuna from Toronto last summer."I think the league has graduated to the point of, you can say somebody's your closer and use him in the seventh or eighth inning and people don't freak out," Hinch said. "It's amazing how the sport has evolved to where one word doesn't mean that he has to pitch exactly in that role every single time."Houston initially eased Osuna into the closer's role after acquiring him at last season's trading deadline for Giles, David Paulino and a minor leaguer. The trade occurred just before the end of Osuna's 75-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201916:21Infielder Solarte receives minor league contract from GiantsBrandon Belt1BGiantsFree Agent
Joe Panik2BGiantsFree Agent
Pablo Sandoval3BGiantsFree Agent
Yangervis Solarte3BBlue JaysFree Agent
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Switch-hitting, versatile infielder Yangervis Solarte has reached agreement on a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.If added to the 40-man roster, he would get a one-year contract with a $1.75 million salary while in the major leagues and would have a chance to earn $250,000 in performance bonuses.He will provide infield depth for manager Bruce Bochy. Solarte played every infield position last season for the Blue Jays, making 83 starts at third base and 28 at second."We're excited to have him," Bochy said of Solarte, who still must pass a physical for the deal to be finalized. "He's a good player, can play a lot of positions. He's a pro. He's a nice addition to this ballclub because he gives you the versatility, depth."San Francisco dealt with significant injuries to first baseman Brandon Belt, second baseman Joe Panik and third baseman Pablo Sandoval last season and all missed extended time. Sandoval is recovering from August surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, while Belt has had repeated concussions and underwent season-ending right knee surgery in September.The 31-year-old Solarte batted .226 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs in 122 games last season for Toronto. He played in the NL West the previous three-plus years with the Padres."We'll look at every opportunity to get his bat out there," Bochy said.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201916:11Infielder Solarte receives minor league contract from GiantsBrandon Belt1BGiantsFree Agent
Joe Panik2BGiantsFree Agent
Pablo Sandoval3BGiantsFree Agent
Yangervis Solarte3BBlue JaysFree Agent
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Switch-hitting, versatile infielder Yangervis Solarte has reached agreement on a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.If added to the 40-man roster, he would get a one-year contract with a $1.75 million salary while in the major leagues and would have a chance to earn $250,000 in performance bonuses.He will provide infield depth for manager Bruce Bochy. Solarte played every infield position last season for the Blue Jays, making 83 starts at third base and 28 at second.San Francisco dealt with significant injuries to first baseman Brandon Belt, second baseman Joe Panik and third baseman Pablo Sandoval last season and all missed extended time. Sandoval is recovering from August surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, while Belt has had repeated concussions and underwent season-ending right knee surgery in September.The 31-year-old Solarte batted .226 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs in 122 games last season for Toronto. He played in the NL West the previous three-plus years with the Padres.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201916:11Cubs' Russell sorry for 'pain' he caused ex-wife, no detailsAddison RussellSSCubsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell says he's sorry for the "hurt and the pain" he caused his ex-wife but didn't detail what prompted a 40-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.Russell met with the media Friday for the first time since being suspended last fall, a penalty that he accepted without appeal. Russell spoke for nearly 20 minutes at Cubs camp, ahead of position players joining spring training workouts early next week.The suspension followed allegations made by ex-wife Melisa Reidy. Russell missed the final 11 regular-season games plus a wild-card playoff loss to Colorado. He will be eligible to return in early May, barring postponements.Russell said his "past behaviors were wrong and unacceptable."The 25-year-old Russell said, "I don't want to get into any specifics, but what I do want to say is I am accountable for my past actions. I'm not proud of the person I was, but I do want to own this issue and take responsibility... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201914:41Twins sign pair of core young players _ Kepler and PolancoMax KeplerRFTwinsFree Agent
Martín PérezSPRangersFree Agent
Jorge PolancoSSTwinsFree Agent
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have talked a lot about how much they like their young core of players.They proved that Friday by locking up a pair of them, signing both right fielder Max Kepler and shortstop Jorge Polanco to five-year contracts."The idea that you can marry up your current players and core with ones that are coming along the way is a great thought, it allows for sustainability," chief baseball officer Derek Falvey said at news conference at the team's spring training facility."We've said all along that there was a core of players," he said. "We've felt strongly of this group since we've got here."The players were originally signed by Minnesota as international free agents in 2009 when they were each 16-year-olds, they started together as roommates and now they're the cornerstone of what the team hopes will be a successful run."We've got this tremendous core of players coming up," general manager Thad Levine said. "To have some of that at fixed costs is meaningful.... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201914:21Mariners' Smith slowed by sore shoulderDee Strange-GordonCFMarinersFree Agent
Guillermo HerediaLFMarinersFree Agent
Mallex SmithLFRaysFree Agent
Mike ZuninoCMarinersFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle center fielder Mallex Smith will not participate in early throwing and fielding drills during spring training because of shoulder soreness sustained while throwing in January."We'll kind of slow-play him," manager Scott Servais said Friday. "He got a little over-zealous and did a lot of throwing right out of the chute. I think you'll see him swinging in the cage and hitting on the field."The 25-year-old Smith hit .296 with 27 doubles, 10 triples and 40 steals for Tampa Bay last season in his first full season in the major leagues.He was acquired in the trade that sent Mike Zunino, Guillermo Heredia and Michael Plassmeyer to Tampa Bay on Nov. 8, after the Mariners decided to return Dee Gordon to second base this season.___More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201914:21Athletics sign outfielder Robbie GrossmanDaniel GossettSPAthleticsFree Agent
Robbie GrossmanDHTwinsFree Agent
Ramón LaureanoCFAthleticsFree Agent
Nick MartiniRFAthleticsFree Agent
Cliff Pennington2B/3B/SSRedsFree Agent
Stephen PiscottyRFAthleticsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics added depth to their outfield mix by signing outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year, $2 million contract Friday.Nick Martini, Stephen Piscotty, and Ramon Laureano are projected to get the majority of playing time in the A's outfield. Oakland manager Bob Melvin said the club would be looking at Grossman as an option in left field."Sitting here now, that's probably the spot he'd play more. We have a lot of depth at the outfield position and I don't think that's a bad thing," said Melvin, who called Grossman "a good pick up."Grossman acknowledged he was getting a little anxious waiting at home as camps opened. The A's have their first full squad workout Saturday."Being in that situation, it's tough right now, especially how the market is," Grossman said. "I'm excited to land here and excited to be an Oakland A."Grossman spent the last three seasons with the Twins. He batted .273 with five home runs and 48 RBIs last season.The Athletics also signed... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201913:51AP source: Severino, Yanks agree to $40M, 4-year contractAaron NolaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Luis SeverinoSPYankeesFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Luis Severino avoided an arbitration hearing with the New York Yankees, agreeing Friday to a $40 million, four-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.Severino's deal includes a team option for 2023 that could make the agreement worth $52.25 million for five seasons. If the option is not exercised, Severino would be eligible for free agency after the 2022 season.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement is subject to a successful physical.Severino gets a $2 million signing bonus, $4 million in 2019, $10 million in 2020, $10.5 million in 2021 and $11 million in 2022. The team option is for $15 million with a $2.75 million buyout.He had been scheduled for the final salary arbitration hearing of the year on Friday morning at St. Petersburg, Florida. Severino had asked for a raise from $604,975 to $5.25 million in his first season of arbitration eligibility and the Yankees had offered $4.4 million.Severino... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201913:21Francisco Liriano hopes return to Pirates sparks turnaroundSteven BraultSPPiratesFree Agent
Nick KinghamSPPiratesFree Agent
Francisco LirianoSPTigersFree Agent
Jordan LylesSPBrewersFree Agent
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Liriano had a handful of offers during free agency that were basically the same. Teams wanted him to come to spring training on a minor league contract.Realizing he was not getting a major league deal, he returned to the team where he had his best run during his 13-year career. The 35-year-old left-hander agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Feb. 4, one week before spring training.In a three seasons between 2013 and 2015, Liriano was a combined 35-25 with a 3.26 ERA in 86 starts. He was the winning pitcher in the 2013 NL wild-card game — the Pirates' first postseason appearance since 1992 — when he limited Cincinnati to one run in seven innings."To be honest, that's one of the best games I remember," Liriano said before pitchers and catchers worked out Friday. "I have a lot of good memories in Pittsburgh. Hopefully, it will continue this year, too. Hopefully, we can make the playoffs. You never know. You've got to go out there and play and give... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201913:21Tigers beat Fulmer in final arbitration case this yearKyle BarracloughRPMarlinsFree Agent
Trevor BauerSPIndiansFree Agent
Gerrit ColeSPAstrosFree Agent
Carlos CorreaSSAstrosFree Agent
Michael FulmerSPTigersFree Agent
Max KeplerRFTwinsFree Agent
Aaron NolaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Tommy PhamCFRaysFree Agent
Manny PiñaCBrewersFree Agent
Luis SeverinoSPYankeesFree Agent
Ryan TeperaRPBlue JaysFree Agent
Blake TreinenRPAthleticsFree Agent
Alex WoodSPDodgersFree Agent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Detroit beat pitcher Michael Fulmer in the last salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with a 6-4 final record in decisions.Fulmer was awarded a raise from $575,200 to $2.8 million by Matt Goldberg, Robert Herzog and Elizabeth Neumeier, who heard the case Wednesday. Fulmer had asked for $3.4 million.The decision was withheld until Friday, when right-hander Luis Severino and the Yankees had been scheduled for a hearing.Fulmer was the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 2017. A right-hander who turns 26 on March 15, Fulmer was 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA in 132 1/3 innings last year. He didn't pitch for the Tigers between July 14 and Aug. 24 because of a left oblique strain, then didn't pitch after Sept. 15 because of a torn right lateral meniscus.Players had a winning record for the third time in four years but just the fifth time since 1996 and 11th time since arbitration started in 1974.Three starting pitchers won — Cleveland's Trevor Bauer, Houston's... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201913:21Reliever Sergio Romo, Marlins finalize $2.5M, 1-year dealJulian FernándezSPMarlinsFree Agent
Sergio RomoRPRaysFree Agent
MIAMI (AP) — Right-hander Sergio Romo and the Miami Marlins have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the reliever $2.5 million.Romo can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses for games finished as part of the deal announced Friday: $50,000 each for 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 games finished.The 35-year-old was 3-4 with a 4.14 ERA last year for Tampa Bay with 25 saves in 33 chances.Romo was an All-Star in 2013 for San Francisco and helped the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.He has a 2.86 career ERA in 638 relief appearances and five starts during 11 major league seasons.To open a roster spot, the Marlins put right-hander Julian Fernandez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery,___More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201913:21Infielder Solarte receives minor league contract from GiantsBrandon Belt1BGiantsFree Agent
Joe Panik2BGiantsFree Agent
Pablo Sandoval3BGiantsFree Agent
Yangervis Solarte3BBlue JaysFree Agent
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Switch-hitting, versatile infielder Yangervis Solarte has reached agreement on a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.He will provide infield depth for manager Bruce Bochy. Solarte played every infield position last season for the Blue Jays, making 83 starts at third base and 28 at second.San Francisco dealt with significant injuries to first baseman Brandon Belt, second baseman Joe Panik and third baseman Pablo Sandoval last season and all missed extended time. Sandoval is recovering from August surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, while Belt has had repeated concussions and underwent season-ending right knee surgery in September.The 31-year-old Solarte batted .226 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs in 122 games last season for Toronto. He played in the NL West the previous three-plus years with the Padres.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201913:01Tigers beat Fulmer in final arbitration case this yearKyle BarracloughRPMarlinsFree Agent
Trevor BauerSPIndiansFree Agent
Gerrit ColeSPAstrosFree Agent
Carlos CorreaSSAstrosFree Agent
Michael FulmerSPTigersFree Agent
Max KeplerRFTwinsFree Agent
Aaron NolaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Tommy PhamCFRaysFree Agent
Manny PiñaCBrewersFree Agent
Luis SeverinoSPYankeesFree Agent
Ryan TeperaRPBlue JaysFree Agent
Blake TreinenRPAthleticsFree Agent
Alex WoodSPDodgersFree Agent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Detroit beat pitcher Michael Fulmer in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with a 6-4 final record in decisions.Fulmer was awarded a raise from $575,200 to $2.8 million by Matt Goldberg, Robert Herzog and Elizabeth Neumeier, who heard the case Wednesday. Fulmer had asked for $3.4 million.The decision was withheld until Friday, when right-hander Luis Severino and the Yankees had been scheduled for a hearing.Fulmer was the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 2017. A right-hander who turns 26 on March 15, Fulmer was 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA in 132 1/3 innings last year. He didn't pitch for the Tigers between July 14 and Aug. 24 because of a left oblique strain, then didn't pitch after Sept. 15 because of a torn right lateral meniscus.Players had a winning record for the third time in four years but just the fifth time since 1996 and 11th time since arbitration started in 1974.Three starting pitchers won — Cleveland's Trevor Bauer,... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201912:41Francisco Liriano hopes return to Pirates sparks turnaroundSteven BraultSPPiratesFree Agent
Nick KinghamSPPiratesFree Agent
Francisco LirianoSPTigersFree Agent
Jordan LylesSPBrewersFree Agent
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Liriano had a handful of offers during free agency that were basically the same. Teams wanted him to come to spring training on a minor league contract.Realizing he was not getting a major league deal, he returned to the team where he had his best run during his 13-year career. The 35-year-old left-hander agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Feb. 4, one week before spring training.In a three seasons between 2013 and 2015, Liriano was a combined 35-25 with a 3.26 ERA in 86 starts. He was the winning pitcher in the 2013 NL wild-card game — the Pirates' first postseason appearance since 1992 — when he limited Cincinnati to one run in seven innings."To be honest, that's one of the best games I remember," Liriano said before pitchers and catchers worked out Friday. "I have a lot of good memories in Pittsburgh. Hopefully, it will continue this year, too. Hopefully, we can make the playoffs. You never know. You've got to go out there and play and give... [More]
Fri Feb 15 201912:41AP source: Severino, Yanks agree to $40M, 4-year contractLuis SeverinoSPYankeesFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Luis Severino avoided an arbitration hearing with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $40 million, four-year contract.Severino's deal includes a team option for 2023 that could make the deal worth $52.25 million for five seasons. If the option is not exercised, Severino would be eligible for free agency after the 2022 season.The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement is subject to a successful physical.Severino gets a $2 million signing bonus, $4 million in 2019, $10 million in 2020 and $10.5 million in 2021 and $11 million in 2022. The team option is for $15 million with a $2.75 million buyout.___More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201912:31Reliever Sergio Romo, Giants finalize $2.5M, 1-year contractJulian FernándezSPMarlinsFree Agent
Sergio RomoRPRaysFree Agent
MIAMI (AP) — Right-hander Sergio Romo and the Miami Marlins have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the reliever $2.5 million.Romo can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses for games finished as part of the deal announced Friday: $50,000 each for 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 games finished.The 35-year-old was 3-4 with a 4.14 ERA last year for Tampa Bay with 25 saves in 33 chances.Romo was an All-Star in 2013 for San Francisco and helped the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.He has a 2.86 career ERA in 638 relief appearances and five starts during 11 major league seasons.To open a roster spot, the Marlins put right-hander Julian Fernandez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery,___More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201912:11Athletics sign outfielder Robbie GrossmanDaniel GossettSPAthleticsFree Agent
Robbie GrossmanDHTwinsFree Agent
Cliff Pennington2B/3B/SSRedsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year, $2 million contract Friday.To make room for Grossman on the 40-man roster, right-hander Daniel Gossett was placed on the 60-day injured list.Grossman spent the last three seasons with the Twins. He batted .273 with five home runs and 48 RBIs last season.The Athletics also signed infielder Cliff Pennington to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.Pennington returns to the A's, where he began his big league career in 2008. He has compiled a .242 batting average in 11 seasons with the A's, Diamondbacks, Angels, Reds and Blue Jays.Gossett appeared in five games for the A's last year before undergoing Tommy John reconstruction surgery Aug. 1. He went 0-3 with a 5.18 ERA.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Feb 15 201908:31Twins reach 5-year deals with Kepler, PolancoNelson CruzDHMarinersFree Agent
Max KeplerRFTwinsFree Agent
Martín PérezSPRangersFree Agent
Jorge PolancoSSTwinsFree Agent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have locked up a pair of young position players for the long term by agreeing to five-year contracts with right fielder Max Kepler and shortstop Jorge Polanco.The contracts were announced Friday, a day after they were reached as pitchers and catchers went through their first workout in Fort Myers, Florida.Kepler's contract is worth $35 million and includes an option that could increase its value to at least $44 million over six years. Polanco's deal is valued at $25.75 million, has two options that could make it worth at least $47.25 million for seven seasons.Kepler, who turned 26 on Sunday, had agreed last month to a $3,125,000 salary for 2019 in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Entering his fourth full season as a regular in the lineup, Kepler won the team's defensive player of the year award in 2018. He never found a rhythm at the plate, batting a career-low .224, but he set his major league career high with 20 home runs.Raised in Berlin... [More]
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