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U.S. adds 2-time Cy Young winner Skubal for WBC

Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.

Means: Tore Achilles ahead of free agent deal

Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander.

Sources: Padres sign King to 3-year, $75M deal

Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Dodgers' full postseason share was $484,748

A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled $484,748, up from the amount Los Angeles players earned in 2024 but still down from the winner's figure in 2022 and 2023.

Lefty Ferguson, Reds finalize one-year contract

Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Reds finalized a one-year, $4.5 million contract on Thursday.

Nationals pick Kilambi, 31, as general manager

The Nationals have hired Ani Kilambi as their new general manager. Kilambi joins Washington after serving as an assistant general manager for the Phillies.

GM: Up to Hinch if signee Jansen is Tigers' closer

The Tigers have added one of baseball's most accomplished closers, but it will be up to manager A.J. Hinch whether Kenley Jansen takes on that role in Detroit.

Source: Weaver latest ex-Yankee to join Mets

The Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN.

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