Tag Archives: Sports transactions

BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Placed former New York Mets Manager Billy Eppler on the ineligible list for direct violation of MLB’s rules: improper use of Injured List placements, including the deliberate fabrication of injuries; and the associated submission of documentation for the purposes of securing multiple improper Injured List placements during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Suspended free …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with SS Bobby Witt Jr. on an 11-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — signed LHPs Danny Duffy and Chasen Shreve and C Jose Godoy to minor league contracts with invitations to Major Laeague Spring Training camp. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Named Matt Hinckley pitching coordinator for the …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Egypt fired Portuguese coach Rui Vitória and his backroom staff Sunday following the team’s disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Egyptian Football Association thanked Vitória and his assistants after its directors met earlier to discuss the team’s performance. Egypt, which has won a record seven Africa Cup titles, failed to win a …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired C Tyler Heineman from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. Designated RHP Max Castillo for assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS — Claimed RHP Daniel Duarte off waivers from Texas. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Acquired RHP Ross Stripling and cash considerations from San Francisco in exchange for OF Jonah Cox. …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired RHP Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee in exchange for LHP DL Hall, INF Joey Ortiz and a 2024 draft pick. BOSTON RED SOX — Named Justin Willard director, pitching, Shawn Haviland special assistant, player development, John Soteropulos hitting coordinator, Dillon Lawson upper level hitting coordinator, Patrick McLaughlin assistant director, player development, …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired RHP Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee in exchange for LHP DL Hall, INF Joey Ortiz and a 2024 draft pick. BOSTON RED SOX — Named Justin Willard director, pitching, Shawn Haviland special assistant, player development, John Soteropulos hitting coordinator, Dillon Lawson upper level hitting coordinator, Patrick McLaughlin assistant director, player development, …