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Rays acquire infielder Wisely and left-hander Waldichuk from Braves for cash or player to be named

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Waldichuk was designated for assignment on Saturday to clear a roster spot when the Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a $4.25 million, one-year contract that includes a 2027 club option.

Wisely, 26, had no hits and three walks in nine plate appearances with Atlanta in 2025. He returns to his original organization after being a 15th-round draft pick by Tampa Ray in 2019.

Waldichuk, 28, was a combined 6-11 with a 5.28 ERA in the 2022 and 2023 seasons with Oakland, and has no other major league experience.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. He was 86.

The club, citing Giusti's family, said he died on Sunday.

The right-hander went 100-93 with a 3.60 ERA in 668 career appearances for five clubs from 1962-77. He began his career as a starter in Houston but had his greatest success with the Pirates, who acquired him from St. Louis in October 1969 and then moved him to the bullpen full-time.

Giusti led the National League with 30 saves in 1971, then added 10 2/3 scoreless innings in the playoffs as the Pirates beat the Giants in the NLCS and then the Baltimore Orioles in seven games in the World Series.

All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say

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All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say

Jay Cohen, The Associated Press 3 minute read Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without his consent.

Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason. He also was pursued by the Cubs before he signed a $120 million, three-year contract with Boston last February, with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons.

He decided to test free agency again after hitting .273 for the Red Sox with 18 homers and 62 RBIs in 114 games, his fewest since 2021. Bregman missed all of June with a quadriceps injury.

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Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

FILE - Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman fields a groundout hit by Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, on Aug. 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman fields a groundout hit by Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, on Aug. 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say.

Braves bolster bullpen by signing right-hander Tyler Kinley to $4.25M, 1-year deal

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Braves bolster bullpen by signing right-hander Tyler Kinley to $4.25M, 1-year deal

The Associated Press 1 minute read Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley on Saturday to a $4.25 million, one-year contract that incudes a 2027 club option, keeping up their offseason work on their bullpen.

Kinley gets a $3 million salary this year, and the Braves have a $5.5 million option with a $1.25 million buyout.

Kinley, 34, was 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA in 25 innings with Atlanta last season after he was acquired from Colorado on July 30.

The deal with Kinley comes after the Braves signed two-time All-Star Robert Suarez to a $45 million, three-year contract and re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year deal.

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Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

FILE - Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Kinley delivers in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard, File)

FILE - Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Kinley delivers in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard, File)

Rockies acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks for a minor league pitcher

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Rockies acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks for a minor league pitcher

The Associated Press 1 minute read Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz, the teams announced Saturday.

McCarthy, 28, played five seasons with the Diamondbacks and finished fourth in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 after hitting .283 with eight homers, 43 RBIs and 23 stolen bases.

McCarthy slumped to .204 with four homers and 20 RBIs last season. He was a first-round draft pick out of Virginia in 2018.

The 23-year-old Grosz was acquired by the Rockies last summer in the deal that sent third baseman Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees. Grosz went 5-14 with a 4.67 ERA in High-A ball with Hudson Valley and Spokane.

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Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy watches his home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy watches his home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Details of Ryan O’Hearn’s $29 million, 2-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Ryan O’Hearn’s $29 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates:

2026 salary: $14 million

2027 salary: $15 million

Performance bonuses (based on plate appearances):

Details of Tyler Mahle’s $10 million, 1-year contract with the San Francisco Giants

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Tyler Mahle’s $10 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants:

Signing Bonus: $3 million, payable Jan. 15, 2027

2026 salary: $7 million

Performance bonuses (based on innings):

Details of Javier Assad’s $1.8 million, 1-year contract with the Chicago Cubs

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Javier Assad’s $1.8 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs:

2026 salary: $1.8 million

2027 club option: $3.3 million

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Details of Andrew Vaughn’s $7.65 million, 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Andrew Vaughn's $7.65 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers:

2026 salary: $7.65 million

Award bonuses:

MVP: $100,000 (2nd-$75,000, 3rd-$50,000)

Details of Brice Turang’s $4.15 million, 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Brice Turang’s $4.15 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers:

2026 salary: $4.15 million

Award bonuses:

MVP: $100,000 (2nd-$75,000, 3rd-$50,000)

Details of Brady Singer’s $12.75 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Brady Singer’s $12.75 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds:

2026 salary: $12.75 million

Award bonuses ($250,000 maximum):

Cy Young: $250,000 (2nd-$150,000, 3rd-10th-$100,000)

Details of Tony Santillan’s $1.8 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Tony Santillan’s $1.8 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds:

2026 salary: $1.8 million

Award bonuses ($50,000 maximum):

All-Star, BBWAA Reliever of the Year, Rivera/Hoffman Reliever of the Year, All-MLB first or second team, World Series MVP, League Championship Series MVP: $50,000

Details of Matt McLain’s $2.3 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Matt McLain’s $2.3 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds:

2026 salary: $2.3 million

Award bonus:

All-Star: $200,000

Details of Gavin Lux’s $5,525,000, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Gavin Lux’s $5,525,000, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds:

2026 salary: $5,525,000

Award bonuses:

All-Star and Silver Slugger: $50,000

Details of Nick Lodolo’s $4,725,000 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

The Associated Press 1 minute read Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Details of Nick Lodolo’s $4,725,000 one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds:

2026 salary: $4,725,000

Award bonuses ($250,000 maximum):

Cy Young: $250,000 (2nd-$150,000, 3rd-10th-$100,000)

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