The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired RHP Joe Boyle, INF Will Simpson, RHP Jacob Watters and a Competitive Balance Round A pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft in exchange for LHP Jeffrey Springs and LHP Jacob Lopez. Boyle, 25, went 3-6 with a 6.42 ERA (47.2IP, 34ER) and 56

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics have acquired left-handed pitchers Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, infielder Will Simpson, and the A’s 2025 competitive balance round A pick, the club announced today. Springs enters his eighth

LOS ANGELES – Earlier today, Dodgers infielder Mookie Betts visited UCLA Medical Center and its patients to spread holiday cheer. The two-time World Series champion met with pediatric patients and helped the group select Christmas gifts at the Center’s holiday boutique. He then visited with more patients and gifted them

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with catcher Carson Kelly on a two-year major league contract. The 40-man roster currently stands at 40. Kelly, 30, has hit .224 (357-for-1,591) with 54 home runs and 207 RBI, while posting a 4.45 catchers ERA in 556 career games

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with RHP Yimi García on a two-year contract (US $15,000,000). García, 34, pitched for both the Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners in 2024, combining to post a 3.46 ERA across 39 outings with a 0.90 WHIP, a .167 opponent AVG, a

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and minor league infielder Cam Smith from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Kyle Tucker. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Paredes, 25, has played five seasons in the Majors

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros for infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and minor-league infielder Cam Smith. The 40-man roster stands at 39 players. Tucker, 27, owns a .274 batting average (615-for-2,241) with 135 doubles, 16 triples, 125 home runs,

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes, infielder Caleb Durbin and cash from the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Devin Williams. The announcement was made by Senior Vice President and General Manager Matt Arnold. An updated 40-man roster (40) can be found here.

The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired two-time All-Star and two-time National League Reliever of the Year Award winner RHP Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for LHP Nestor Cortes, INF Caleb Durbin and cash considerations. Williams, 30, went 1-0 with 14 saves and a

The Arizona Diamondbacks coaching staff under Manager Torey Lovullo (9th season) for the 2025 season includes 4 returning coaches and 5 new. Returning to the staff are Jeff Banister (bench coach, 4th season), Dave McKay (first base coach, 12th season), Joe Mather (hitting coach, 4th season) and Damion Easley (assistant

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the hiring of Miguel Perez as the organization’s Major League Bullpen Coach. Perez has spent the last 17 seasons regarded as one of the most respected members of the Pirates organization. Since serving as the manager at Triple-A Indianapolis since 2022, Perez has coached and

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the hiring of Miguel Perez as the organization’s Major League Bullpen Coach. Perez has spent the last 17 seasons regarded as one of the most respected members of the Pirates organization. Since serving as the manager at Triple-A Indianapolis since 2022, Perez has coached and

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians and Manager Stephen Vogt today announced the following promotions within the 2025 Major League Coaching Staff: Promoted Brad Goldberg to Assistant Pitching Coach Promoted Caleb Longshore to Bullpen Coach Promoted Agustin Rivero to Major League Coach/Interpreter Goldberg, entering his second season on the Major

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers tonight announced that the club has re-signed right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to a three-year contract covering the 2025-27 seasons. To make room for Eovaldi on the club’s Major League roster, right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras has been designated for assignment. Eovaldi, who turns 35 on

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed catcher Danny Jansen to a contract for the 2025 season with a mutual option for the 2026 season. Jansen, 29, hit .205/.309/.349 (57-for-278) with 13 doubles, nine home runs and 24 RBI in 92 games between the Toronto Blue Jays (62G) and Boston Red

The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international signing bonus pool money from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for catcher Carlos Narváez. Rodriguez-Cruz, 21, combined to go 5-5 with a 2.91 ERA (89.2IP, 65H, 39R/29ER, 43BB, 102K, 5HR) in

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today acquired catcher Carlos Narvaez from the New York Yankees, in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international bonus pool space. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston designated infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez for assignment. Narvaez, 26, made his Major League debut

FLUSHING, N.Y., December 11, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has signed outfielder Juan Soto to a 15-year major league contract with a club option and contingent player opt-out after the 2029 season. “This is a seminal moment in franchise history,” Mets Owners Steve and

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jacob Webb on a one-year Major League contract for the 2025 season. Webb, 31, established career-bests in innings pitched (56.2) and strikeouts (58) for Baltimore in 2024, going 2-5 with a 3.02

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L., will host the Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. The Celebrity Softball Classic will feature an all-star lineup of baseball legends and A-list entertainers who

BOSTON, MA— The Boston Red Sox today acquired left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox, in exchange for four minor leaguers: right-handed pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez, catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, and infielder Chase Meidroth. The Red Sox’ 40-man roster is now at 40. Crochet, 25, was named

DALLAS – The Chicago White Sox have acquired catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-handed pitcher Wikelman González from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-hander Garrett Crochet. All four players are rated by MLB.com among the Top 15 prospects in the Red Sox organization.

DALLAS, TX - The Houston Astros made five selections in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft today, selecting right-handed pitchers Julio Rodriguez, Jean Pinto and Anderson Bido, shortstop Jack Blomgren, and left-handed pitcher Nick Swiney. The Astros did not lose a player in the Major League or

Today's transactions: Signed LHP Grant Wolfram to a 1-year contract. Rule 5 Draft additions:

• LHP Connor Thomas (Major League phase - St. Louis)
• OF Garrett Spain (Triple-A phase - Toronto)
• RHP Zachary Peek (Triple-A phase - Baltimore) Rule 5 Draft subtractions:
• RHP Shane Smith (Major League

In the Triple-A phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees selected OF Luis Durango in the first round from Cleveland. Durango, 21, has hit .253 (145-for-574) with 118R, 18 doubles, 4 triples, 3HR, 47RBI, 68BB and 87SB in 181 games over four minor league seasons in the Cleveland