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Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration

Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.
Costa Rican authorities rule out asphyxiation as the cause of death of Brett Gardner's teenage son

Costa Rican authorities rule out asphyxiation as the cause of death of Brett Gardner's teenage son

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican authorities announced Tuesday that they will continue to investigate the cause of death of the teenage son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner as they ruled out asphyxiation as the reason.
Rangers will start season with Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, but not Evan Carter

Rangers will start season with Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, but not Evan Carter

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have both made the opening day roster with the Texas Rangers, and the recent first-round draft picks will fill the final two spots in the rotation.
Money at BetMGM on high-spending Dodgers to repeat as World Series champions

Money at BetMGM on high-spending Dodgers to repeat as World Series champions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Dodgers have spent a lot of money hoping to win their second straight World Series and bettors are putting their cash on Los Angeles . BetMGM Sportsbook has taken 37.

MLB Free Agent Signings List

NEW YORK (AP) — The 148 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources.

MLB Remaining Free Agents List

NEW YORK (AP) — The 26 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BOSTON (1) —James Paxton, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Dominic Leone, rhp. KANSAS CITY (2) — Robbie Grossman, of; Will Smith, lhp. MINNESOTA (1) — Anthony DeSclafani, rhp.

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk finalizes $58 million contract for 2026-30

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has finalized a $58 million, five-year contract covering 2026-30. Kirk agreed in January to a $4.
Nashville group finds partner in search for land that could become the site of an MLB-ready stadium

Nashville group finds partner in search for land that could become the site of an MLB-ready stadium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City Baseball is teaming with a property company in hopes of buying land that could one day serve as the home of a Major League Baseball team.
Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with five home runs and 54 runs batted in.

Astros release first baseman Jon Singleton

HOUSTON (AP) — First baseman Jon Singleton was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros. Singleton had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games. The 33-year-old batted .234 with a .