Report: D-Backs ink Marte to six-year extension
Ketel Marte is sticking with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the foreseeable future. ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports the team has signed their second baseman to a six-year extension.
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Red Sox, Campbell agree on eight-year extension
The Boston Red Sox have signed infielder Kristian Campbell to an eight-year contract extension after just five big-league games, it was announced Wednesday.
Dodgers acquire Ruiz in trade with Athletics
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in exchange for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran on Wednesday.
Pirates' Reynolds limited to DH due to triceps soreness
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was limited to designated hitter duties for the third consecutive game on Wednesday because of right arm discomfort.
Reports: Padres, Merrill reach nine-year extension
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Study: MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time
Major League Baseball's average salary broke the $5 million mark on Opening Day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Around the Majors
Crochet throws career-high eight innings as Red Sox blank Orioles
Garrett Crochet pitched eight outstanding innings in his first start with his big new contract, and the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Gallen ties career high with 13 strikeouts to lead Diamondbacks over Yankees
Zac Gallen tied his career high with 13 strikeouts while extending his scoreless streak over the New York Yankees to 18 2/3 innings, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run homer in the first off Carlos Rodón that started the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win Wednesday night.
Merrill hits two-run homer as Padres top Guardians for first 7-0 start in team history
Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer a few hours after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year contract and the San Diego Padres started 7-0 for the first time in their 57-season history by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 on Wednesday.
Skenes earns first victory of season as Pirates beat Rays
Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up Wednesday, then struck out six over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Wheeler sharp as Turner returns with three hits to help Phillies top Rockies
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday night.
Alonso hits three-run homer in Mets' extra-innings win over Marlins
Pete Alonso launched a three-run homer that tied the score with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Mets scored twice in the 11th to beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Wednesday.
