After his arrival for Major League Baseball’s winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free-agency value.
Category: Baseball
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What Buster Olney, Jeff Passan are hearing about Schwarber suitors, top free agents, blockbuster trades
Here’s our latest intel heading into the MLB winter meetings, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.
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As Hall of Fame welcomes Kent, it prepares to slam door on Bonds and Clemens forever
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent — and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
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Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out
Jeff Kent has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
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Rays, OF Mullins have 1-year deal with ’27 option
Outfielder Cedric Mullins and the Rays have finalized a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2027. An All-Star in 2021, Mullins played the first seven-plus years of his career in Baltimore, before being traded to the Mets last season.
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FBI docs: MLB looked into Rose earlier than known
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose in 1988 but suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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Mets claim Red Sox castoff Criswell from waivers
The Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox just one day after he was designated for assignment.
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Williams: ‘Good situation’ if Diaz returns as closer
The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Díaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets’ willingness to meet Díaz’s demands.
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↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We’ve got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
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Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.