Houston Chronicle

All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox have finalized a $13.3 million, one-year contract for 2026 that includes a 2027 vesting option. Chapman will be guaranteed $26 million over two years if he pitches at least 40 innings next season. The team announced the deal Sunday following a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Chapman, who earned his … [Read more...] about Red Sox and closer Aroldis Chapman agree to $13.3 million contract for 2026 with a 2027 option

The Chicago Cubs have added Carlos Santana, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran first baseman that puts him in the mix for the playoffs, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the move hadn't been announced by the team. The Cubs also claimed right-hander Aaron Civale off … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs agree to a 1-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle made an impressive major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On Friday night, he took a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning, striking out eight. Tolle was called up earlier in the day and faced NL Cy Young Award favorite Paul Skenes at Fenway Park. Although the Pirates won 4-2, Tolle received a standing ovation when he left the game. … [Read more...] about Red Sox replace World Series star Buehler with prospect Payton Tolle and get a gem in his MLB debut

Jonah Tong walked in from the bullpen to a loud ovation and took the mound to another boisterous reaction from the sellout crowd. Tong threw six pitches in three minutes and then sat for about 25 minutes. The Canadian threw 20 more in the second inning and his break lasted slightly longer. In his anticipated debut, Tong completed his first five innings as a major leaguer on a … [Read more...] about Tong pitches 5 memorable innings in anticipated Mets debut, earns another start