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Braves' Freddie Freeman beats out Mookie Betts, Manny Machado for NL MVP award
Freeman, the 31-year-old star bounced back in a big way, batting .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs while playing all 60 games. A powerful lefty batter with the ability to spray the ball all over the field, he led the majors in hitting 23 doubles and scoring 51 runs. Freeman got 28 of the 30 first-place ballots in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts got the other two firsts to finish second, and San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado was third.
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Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu wins AL MVP award
Chicago White Sox star first baseman Jose Abreu won the American League MVP award Thursday after helping power the team to its first playoff berth in 12 years. The 33-year-old slugger received 21 of 30 first-place votes and 374 points in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Abreu led the majors with 60 RBIs and 148 total bases and topped the AL with 76 hits and a .617 slugging percentage. He played in all 60 games during the virus-shortened season as Chicago claimed a wild-card spot. Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez was second with eight first-place votes and 303 points, and New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who won the AL batting crown (.364), followed with one first-place vote and 230 points.
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Freeman, the 31-year-old star bounced back in a big way, batting .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs while playing all 60 games. A powerful lefty batter with the ability to spray the ball all over the field, he led the majors in hitting 23 doubles and scoring 51 runs. Freeman got 28 of the 30 first-place ballots in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts got the other two firsts to finish second, and San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado was third.
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Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu wins AL MVP award
Chicago White Sox star first baseman Jose Abreu won the American League MVP award Thursday after helping power the team to its first playoff berth in 12 years. The 33-year-old slugger received 21 of 30 first-place votes and 374 points in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Abreu led the majors with 60 RBIs and 148 total bases and topped the AL with 76 hits and a .617 slugging percentage. He played in all 60 games during the virus-shortened season as Chicago claimed a wild-card spot. Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez was second with eight first-place votes and 303 points, and New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who won the AL batting crown (.364), followed with one first-place vote and 230 points.
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Ranking every MLB free agent for the 2020 offseason
With MLB free agency open for business, we're ranking all the players on the open market. These free agents are ranked based on the guaranteed money I expect each player will be offered. I say offered rather than each player's projected contract only because of Trevor Bauer, who I'm betting will get offered more than $50 million, perhaps well more than $50 million guaranteed, but I'm thinking he will opt for a one-year deal. I'm sure some other players will make decisions of this sort, but those will be more random and market-driven (hence harder to project now) and much lower-stakes decisions, such as choosing a one-year, $8 million offer instead of two years, $13 million.
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With MLB free agency open for business, we're ranking all the players on the open market. These free agents are ranked based on the guaranteed money I expect each player will be offered. I say offered rather than each player's projected contract only because of Trevor Bauer, who I'm betting will get offered more than $50 million, perhaps well more than $50 million guaranteed, but I'm thinking he will opt for a one-year deal. I'm sure some other players will make decisions of this sort, but those will be more random and market-driven (hence harder to project now) and much lower-stakes decisions, such as choosing a one-year, $8 million offer instead of two years, $13 million.
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Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies involved in four-player trade
The Rockies acquired right-hander Robert Stephenson (made 10 relief appearances for the Reds last season and 59 in 2019.) and minor league outfielder Jameson Hannah (didn't appear in a game in 2020. The Reds acquired him from Oakland in 2019.) from the Reds for right-handed pitchers Jeff Hoffman (went 2-1 with a 9.28 ERA in a career-high 16 relief appearances for Colorado in 2020.) and Case Williams (is a prospect from Castle Rock, Colorado, who was selected by the Rockies in the fourth round of the 2020 first-year player draft.).
Boston Red Sox, lefty Eduardo Rodriguez reach one-year deal, source says
He did not pitch last season after testing positive for COVID-19 in July and later developing myocarditis, a heart condition associated with the disease. In 2019, Rodriguez went 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts.
The Rockies acquired right-hander Robert Stephenson (made 10 relief appearances for the Reds last season and 59 in 2019.) and minor league outfielder Jameson Hannah (didn't appear in a game in 2020. The Reds acquired him from Oakland in 2019.) from the Reds for right-handed pitchers Jeff Hoffman (went 2-1 with a 9.28 ERA in a career-high 16 relief appearances for Colorado in 2020.) and Case Williams (is a prospect from Castle Rock, Colorado, who was selected by the Rockies in the fourth round of the 2020 first-year player draft.).
Boston Red Sox, lefty Eduardo Rodriguez reach one-year deal, source says
He did not pitch last season after testing positive for COVID-19 in July and later developing myocarditis, a heart condition associated with the disease. In 2019, Rodriguez went 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts.
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MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league
MLB will work with the Elias Sports Bureau to review Negro Leagues statistics and record. The statistics and records of greats such as Gibson, Paige and roughly 3,400 other players are set to join Major League Baseball's books after MLB announced Wednesday that it is reclassifying the Negro Leagues as a major league.
MLB will work with the Elias Sports Bureau to review Negro Leagues statistics and record. The statistics and records of greats such as Gibson, Paige and roughly 3,400 other players are set to join Major League Baseball's books after MLB announced Wednesday that it is reclassifying the Negro Leagues as a major league.
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Pittsburgh Pirates trade Josh Bell to Washington Nationals
The 28-year-old Bell was an All-Star in 2019 following a torrid first half in which he hit .302 with 27 home runs and 84 RBIs. That form has been elusive over the past year-plus, however, as he hit .233 with 10 home runs during an injury-shortened second half of 2019.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Tommy Kahnle reach 2-year, $4.75 million deal, sources say
Kahnle is 9-9 with four saves and a 3.52 ERA in 285 appearances over seven major league seasons.
The 28-year-old Bell was an All-Star in 2019 following a torrid first half in which he hit .302 with 27 home runs and 84 RBIs. That form has been elusive over the past year-plus, however, as he hit .233 with 10 home runs during an injury-shortened second half of 2019.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Tommy Kahnle reach 2-year, $4.75 million deal, sources say
Kahnle is 9-9 with four saves and a 3.52 ERA in 285 appearances over seven major league seasons.
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Detroit Tigers sign RHP Jose Urena to 1-year, $3.25 million deal
The 29-year-old starter spent the past six seasons with the Miami Marlins, compiling a 32-46 record with a 4.60 ERA in 142 games, 98 starts.
Boston Red Sox sign Matt Andriese to $2.1 million, 1-year deal
The 31-year-old Andriese made one start and 15 relief appearances for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, posting a 4.50 ERA. Andriese has been a starter and reliever throughout his career, including during four seasons with AL East-rival Tampa Bay.
The 29-year-old starter spent the past six seasons with the Miami Marlins, compiling a 32-46 record with a 4.60 ERA in 142 games, 98 starts.
Boston Red Sox sign Matt Andriese to $2.1 million, 1-year deal
The 31-year-old Andriese made one start and 15 relief appearances for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, posting a 4.50 ERA. Andriese has been a starter and reliever throughout his career, including during four seasons with AL East-rival Tampa Bay.
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San Diego Padres reach deal with KBO star Ha-seong Kim, source says
The right-handed hitting Kim batted .306 with 30 home runs, 109 RBIs, 111 runs scored and 23 stolen bases this past season with Kiwoom.
Sources: Padres near trade to acquire former Cy Young winner Blake Snell from Rays
In five major league seasons, Snell is 42-30 with a 3.24 ERA, the same ERA he had in 2020 -- and 648 strikeouts in 556 innings over 108 starts.
The right-handed hitting Kim batted .306 with 30 home runs, 109 RBIs, 111 runs scored and 23 stolen bases this past season with Kiwoom.
Sources: Padres near trade to acquire former Cy Young winner Blake Snell from Rays
In five major league seasons, Snell is 42-30 with a 3.24 ERA, the same ERA he had in 2020 -- and 648 strikeouts in 556 innings over 108 starts.
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Minnesota Twins reach one-year deal with ex-Los Angeles Angels closer Hansel Robles
Robles, 30, has a 3.91 ERA in his career over 313 appearances with the New York Mets and Angels in six major league seasons.
Philadelphia Phillies get Jose Alvarado in 3-team trade with Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers
Alvarado, 25, has a career ERA of 3.46 in 149 appearances over four seasons with the Rays. He pitched in nine games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and had a 6.00 ERA.
Robles, 30, has a 3.91 ERA in his career over 313 appearances with the New York Mets and Angels in six major league seasons.
Philadelphia Phillies get Jose Alvarado in 3-team trade with Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers
Alvarado, 25, has a career ERA of 3.46 in 149 appearances over four seasons with the Rays. He pitched in nine games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and had a 6.00 ERA.
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The biggest storylines that will define baseball in 2021
When will the season actually begin, and how many games will we actually see? How will the upcoming expiration of the collective bargaining agreement impact the season ahead?
When will the season actually begin, and how many games will we actually see? How will the upcoming expiration of the collective bargaining agreement impact the season ahead?
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Oakland Athletics acquire reliever Nik Turley from Pittsburgh Pirates for cash
Turley went 0-3 with a 4.98 ERA and one save over 25 relief outings -- the most by any big league rookie -- spanning 21 2/3 innings for the Pirates in the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season.
Corey Knebel, Los Angeles Dodgers agree to $5.25 million contract to avoid arbitration
The 2013 first-round draft pick has a career ERA of 3.31 with 57 saves in 239 relief appearances
Turley went 0-3 with a 4.98 ERA and one save over 25 relief outings -- the most by any big league rookie -- spanning 21 2/3 innings for the Pirates in the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season.
Corey Knebel, Los Angeles Dodgers agree to $5.25 million contract to avoid arbitration
The 2013 first-round draft pick has a career ERA of 3.31 with 57 saves in 239 relief appearances
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Reliever Archie Bradley reaches one-year deal with Philadelphia Phillies, sources say
Overall, he was 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 16 appearances between the two teams. He entered the majors as a starter with the Diamondbacks.
San Francisco Giants sign LHP Alex Wood to one-year, $3 million contract
Wood is 53-44 with a 3.45 ERA in 138 starts and 50 relief appearances over eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves (2013-15), the Dodgers (2015-18, 2020) and Cincinnati Reds (2019).
Overall, he was 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 16 appearances between the two teams. He entered the majors as a starter with the Diamondbacks.
San Francisco Giants sign LHP Alex Wood to one-year, $3 million contract
Wood is 53-44 with a 3.45 ERA in 138 starts and 50 relief appearances over eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves (2013-15), the Dodgers (2015-18, 2020) and Cincinnati Reds (2019).
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Boston Red Sox, 3B Rafael Devers agree on one-year, $4.575M deal
Devers, 24, had a breakout season in 2019, when he batted .311 with 32 homers and 115 RBIs, leading the majors with 54 doubles and 359 total bases and finishing 12th in the AL MVP voting.
Sources: Corey Kluber, New York Yankees finalizing one-year, $11M deal
Kluber won his first Cy Young Award in 2014, when he went 18-9, and he added No. 2 in 2017 after going 18-4 and leading the American League with a 2.25 ERA.
Devers, 24, had a breakout season in 2019, when he batted .311 with 32 homers and 115 RBIs, leading the majors with 54 doubles and 359 total bases and finishing 12th in the AL MVP voting.
Sources: Corey Kluber, New York Yankees finalizing one-year, $11M deal
Kluber won his first Cy Young Award in 2014, when he went 18-9, and he added No. 2 in 2017 after going 18-4 and leading the American League with a 2.25 ERA.