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Blue Jays Sign Pitcher Jeff Hoffman to Three-Year, $33 Million Deal

Jeff Hoffman, a 32-year-old right-handed pitcher, signed a three-year, $33 million contract (potentially $39 million with incentives) with the Toronto Blue Jays, his original drafting team in 2014, after a successful career resurgence with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he posted a 2.28 ERA in 202...

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Yankees Explore Stroman Trade, Seek Infield Solutions

The New York Yankees are exploring a trade for pitcher Marcus Stroman, and are actively searching for players to fill their second and third base positions for the upcoming season, with internal and external candidates being considered.

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Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dies at 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died peacefully at 100 on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, after nearly two years in hospice care.

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Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to Address Weak First Base

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract to address their team's weak first base position, which had the lowest OPS in the league in 2024; Goldschmidt is coming off a poor 2024 season, but his underlying metrics suggest potential for improvement and a possib...

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Arenado Rejects Astros Trade, Stalling Cardinals' Payroll Reduction

Nolan Arenado vetoed a trade to the Houston Astros, delaying the St. Louis Cardinals' payroll reduction plans despite a near agreement where the Astros would cover most of his remaining $60 million contract; Arenado wants more clarity on the third base market before deciding.

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Yankees Acquire Williams, Holmes Joins Mets as Starter

The New York Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin, while Clay Holmes signed a three-year deal with the New York Mets to transition from relief pitching to a starting role.

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White Sox's Drastically Reduced Payroll Reflects MLB Rebuilding Trend

The Chicago White Sox's Opening Day payroll is projected to be around $64.6 million, a drastic reduction from 2024, reflecting a cost-cutting strategy common among rebuilding MLB teams, with potential for future gains through player trades.

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Burnes Signs $210M Deal with Diamondbacks

Corbin Burnes, a top starting pitcher, signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, prioritizing Arizona's favorable tax rates over larger offers from other teams, despite a recent decline in his strikeout rate.

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Phillies acquire Luzardo, fortifying starting rotation

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, adding depth to their rotation in exchange for top prospect Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd; Luzardo, who had a 3.58 ERA in 178 2/3 innings in 2023, will likely slot fifth in the rotation an...

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Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to One-Year, $12.5 Million Contract

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract on Saturday, bolstering their roster with a four-time Gold Glove first baseman and seven-time All-Star after losing Juan Soto to the Mets and rejecting a $760 million offer to Soto.

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Yankees Acquire All-Star Outfielder Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees traded pitcher Cody Poteet and $5 million to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Cody Bellinger, a two-time All-Star who hit .266 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 2023, bolstering their outfield.

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Orioles' Data-Driven Approach Lands Top Japanese Pitcher Sugano

The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly signed Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, focusing on a baseball-oriented approach rather than city marketing, showcasing a data-driven strategy that impressed Sugano with collaborative discussions on improving his pitching.

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