A person with knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract. The Rangers will be the third team in three years for Pederson. He rebounded from a sub-par 2023 season with San Francisco to hit a career-best .275 with 23 homers and 64 RBIs last season with Arizona. The 32-year-old Pederson spent his first six … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says
Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled
The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than a week after the Astros acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from Cubs in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago. “The way I … [Read more...] about Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled
Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contention. The five-time All-Star outfielder-turned-designated hitter has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the club. The 38-year-old McCutchen hit .232 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs in 120 games this season with Pittsburgh, which finished 76-86 for a second consecutive … [Read more...] about Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record
Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time. That ties the two-way superstar with Michael Jordan, an athlete Ohtani followed while growing up in Japan. He trails only Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James, who each won the award four times. Ohtani received 48 points in balloting by 74 sports journalists from the AP and … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record
‘How did he see that?’: C.J. Stroud touchdown shocks Chad Ochocinco
C.J. Stroud has another superstar fan. … [Read more...] about ‘How did he see that?’: C.J. Stroud touchdown shocks Chad Ochocinco