The Dodgers are hoping to put a week of off-field drama behind them when they play their home opener Thursday, and they now have something to celebrate as the season gets underway. Los Angeles agreed to a long-term contract extension with catcher Will Smith on Wednesday, locking up a key piece of their lineup for […]
Jordan Montgomery contract details: Diamondbacks land former Rangers starting pitcher ahead of MLB Opening Day
Starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery is signing with the defending NL champion Diamondbacks. The sought-after free agent lefty is jumping over to the dark side, joining the team that his former Rangers defeated in the 2023 World Series. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the news Tuesday. Montgomery, 31, was one of the headliner starting […]
Mike Williams contract details: Former Chargers WR joins Jets on 1-year deal
It took some time for the Jets to settle into free agency, but they filled yet another major hole on Tuesday. New York agreed to a deal with WR Mike Williams, who spent the day at the team’s facility on a free-agent visit. Williams was released by the Chargers before the official start of the […]
Blake Snell contract details: Two-time Cy Young winner inks two-year, $62-million deal with Giants
The wait is finally over for Blake Snell. The two-time Cy Young winner signed to a two-year, $ 62 million contract with the Giants on Monday, ending his extended free-agency run. Snell figured to be a sought-after free agent following his outstanding 2023 campaign in which he led the majors in ERA (2.25) and hits […]
Chase Young contract details: Former No. 2 overall pick signs one-year deal with Saints
St. Patrick’s Day may have passed, but New Orleans is celebrating its new pass-rushing presence on Monday. The Saints and star EDGE rusher Chase Young agreed terms to a one-year contract, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The former No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, Young was tipped for greatness as a youngster. He appeared […]