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Right-hander signed to $15 million, two-year contract confident his second in tour in major leagues will be better than first
The Cubs promoted Meghan Jones to vice president of baseball strategy, making her the first woman VP in Cubs baseball operations.
The Hall of Famer is a senior adviser but is adamant that he is not a decision-maker.
“He more or less dominated in the KBO,” Sox GM Chris Getz said.
Model Chase Carter, the Cubs free agent’s fiancee, posted an image of the Toronto skyline on her Instagram this week, setting off Internet chatter that neglected to mention a fashion expo is being held in the city.
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Davalillo won World Series titles with the 1971 Pirates and 1973 Athletics. He had a .323 average in 22 postseason games, including 4-for-20 in the World Series.
White Sox get Max Stassi and cash considerations from Braves in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Ohtani signed a record 10-year, $700 million contract.
New White Sox assistant GM brings awareness to Black baseball.
Counsell has yet to step in the dugout for the Cubs, but it’s becoming clear what the team should expect.
Counsell had high praise for the exciting young player at the winter meetings this week.
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San Diego received right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez and Drew Thorpe along with catcher Kyle Higashioka. In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham.
The Sox signed a free-agent pitcher and made a Rule 5 pick.
The Cubs reportedly are targeting Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow, but contrary to some earlier reports, are not willing to include Christopher Morel in a deal.
“We had some early spring-training looks on him this year, and we liked what we saw, and during the season, as well,” general manager Chris Getz said.
The White Sox declined comment, but a potential move to the Music City is viewed as a long shot.
As Sox actively shop ace Dylan Cease in teardown, GM Chris Getz refuses to call it a rebuild and won’t say when club will compete.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed the Dodgers have met with Ohtani.
Coming off an MVP season in Korea, the 30-year-old right-hander agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal.
The Cubs are among a handful of teams reportedly in the running to land Ohtani.
General manager Carter Hawkins confirmed at the winter meetings Monday that the remaining members of the Cubs’ 2023 coaching staff are slated to return next season.
“I‘ve reflected a ton,” Grifol said. “There’s things that I feel I could have done better, and I will be better. We will be better.”
On a quiet Monday at the winter meetings, the White Sox had “no urgency to trade Dylan Cease.”