Yankees sign ace pitcher to historic contract after losing Juan Soto sweepstakes: reports
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Yankees Reportedly Agree Eight-Year, 218 Million Dollars Deal With Pitcher Max Fried
The New York Yankees have agreed to sign left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million dollar contract -- the largest ever for a left-handed hurler, MLB.com reported Tuesday. The reported deal would be the fourth-largest for any pitcher, a list led by the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-year, $700 million contract with Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. Fried would join right-hander Gerrit Cole in a formidable Yankees rotation. He had an 11-10 record with the Atlanta Braves last season with a 3.25 earned run average in 29 starts.
Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million US, 8-year contract with Yankees: reports
Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million US, eight-year contract, the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Texas Rangers sign veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka - ESPN
The Texas Rangers on Monday signed veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka to a two-year contract with a mutual option for 2027.
Who has won the MLB Cy Young Award? All-time winners list - ESPN
From its inception in 1956 until 1966, the Cy Young Award was given annually to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball. Since then, the award has been presented every season to the best pitcher in each league — American League and National League. The Baseball Writers' Association of America votes on the Cy Young Award at the end of each season and before the start of the postseason. The award is named after the winningest pitcher in baseball history. Cy Young compiled a record 511 victories (511-316) for five teams during his 22-year MLB career (1890-1911).
Yankees wait on Juan Soto decision after 'good meeting' - ESPN
NEW YORK — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner confirmed that club officials recently met with free agent slugger Juan Soto in California, describing it as a «good meeting» that included «very honest back-and-forth dialogue» without divulging many other details.
Gerrit Cole staying with Yankees on current contract; extension talks ongoing
Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees rather than become a free agent.
Sources: Gerrit Cole, Yankees stay together on original deal - ESPN
Right-hander Gerrit Cole decided Monday to remain with the New York Yankees on the four-year, $144 million contract he opted out of Saturday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.