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Dodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell

Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner.

Jared Porter acknowledges he sent inappropriate text message to reporter, leading Mets to fire him

Tommy Edman agrees to $74 million, 5-year contract with Dodgers after helping win World Series

MLB had 2 positives tests among 11,609 urine and blood samples for drugs in last year

Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney signs with Hamilton of Ontario’s Intercounty Baseball League

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Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball displayed in Taipei, drawing baseball fans from around world

The historic 50th home run ball hit by Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was unveiled for public viewing at Taiwan’s landmark Taipei 101 tower on Wednesday. This ball marks a significant milestone in baseball history. It was sold at a recent auction for a record-breaking $4.392 million through Goldin Auctions. (AP video shot by Johnson Lai)

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Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83

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Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons

Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite.

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $63 million, three-year contract. The 33-year-old gets $21 million annually, which raises his Major League Baseball earnings to $142 million over nine seasons.

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings

Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12.

Texas Rangers finalize manager Bruce Bochy’s on-field coaching staff, including new bench coach

The Texas Rangers have finalized manager Bruce Bochy’s on-field coaching staff for next year. The staff announced Tuesday includes the addition of bench coach Luis Urueta after two seasons in the same role for Miami.

Manny Acta returns to bench coach role with Mariners under manager Dan Wilson

Manny Acta has returned to the Seattle Mariners bench coach job under manager Dan Wilson, a role Acta held from 2018-19 under manager Scott Servais. Acta was Seattle’s third base coach from 2016-17 and 2020 through this season.

County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal.

World Series champion Dodgers’ full share $477,441, MLB postseason pool a record $129.1 million

A full postseason share for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers totaled $477,441, down from the winner’s amount in 2022 and 2023 in a drop caused by players dividing the record pool of $129.1 million among more people.

Topa, Stewart, McKenzie, Sulser reach deals ahead of tender deadline

Minnesota pitchers Justin Topa and Brock Stewart agreed to one-year contracts ahead of Friday’s tender deadline along with fellow right-hander Triston McKenzie of Cleveland and Cole Sulser of Tampa Bay.

Rays will play 19 of their first 22 games at home as MLB switches series to avoid summer rain

Major League Baseball switched a pair of series involving the Tampa Bay Rays to the first two months of the season in an attempt to avoid summer rain at open-air Steinbrenner Field, their temporary home following damage to Tropicana Field.

Red Sox lefty Cam Booser wins Tony C. Award for overcoming adversity

Red Sox lefty Cam Booser will receive the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity. Booser overcame alcohol abuse, injuries and a bicycling accident before returning this season from a career in construction to make his major league debut at almost 32 years old.

Robinson Chirinos replaces Fredi González as Baltimore Orioles bench coach

Robinson Chirinos has replaced Fredi González as the Baltimore Orioles’ bench coach under manager Brandon Hyde. The 40-year-old Chirinos was a big league catcher in 11 seasons through 2022, finishing with the Orioles.

Infielder Kyle Farmer guaranteed $3.25 million in 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies

Infielder Kyle Farmer is guaranteed $3.25 million in his one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies and can earn $1.25 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances next season.

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract.

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Colorado Rockies agree to one-year deal with infielder Kyle Farmer

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year deal Saturday with infielder Kyle Farmer after the decision to non-tender Brendan Rodgers, a move that made the former first-round pick a free agent.

Dodgers name Chris Woodward first base coach

Chris Woodward has been hired as the Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach, marking his second stint on manager Dave Roberts’ staff. The Dodgers made the announcement Friday night.

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents

Outfielder Austin Hays, right-hander Kyle Finnegan and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts.

Rangers agree to contracts with pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz, leaving 3 arb-eligible players

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on new contracts for right-handed pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz. The deals came ahead of Friday night’s tender deadline. That leaves the Rangers with three players still eligible for salary arbitration.

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer

The Kansas City Royals have acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds, adding a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract.

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection.

Dustin May and Dodgers agree to 1-year contract worth $2,135,000

Right-hander Dustin May, sidelined by injuries since May 2023, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $2,135,000 ahead of the tender deadline.

Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and Rockies agree to $785,000, 1-year contract

Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $785,000, one-year deal ahead of the deadline for teams to offer contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man roster.

Catcher Matt Thaiss agrees to $1 million deal with Cubs, who acquired him from Angels this week

Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $400,000 while in the minors.

Right-hander Mason Thompson, coming off Tommy John surgery, agrees to 1-year deal with Nationals

Injured reliever Mason Thompson and the Washington Nationals have avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract for a salary of $770,000 while in the major leagues and $374,600 while in the minors. Teams had until 8 p.m.

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history

Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly. The Japanese and Los Angeles Dodgers superstar won his third Most Valuable Player award, this time picking up his first MVP in the National League.

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day

Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery after the World Series.

NL MVP Winners

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2024 — x-Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles

2023 — x-Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta

2022 — Paul Goldschmidt, St.