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Angels, Scott Kingery Avoid Arbitration
The Angels reached agreement with Scott Kingery on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network (X link). Salary terms have not been reported. Kingery is under arbitration control through the 2027 season. Kingery just landed with the Halos a few weeks ago. Los Angeles acquired the infielder from the Phillies in a small trade. They added him to their … [Read more...] about Angels, Scott Kingery Avoid Arbitration
Angels Sign Kevin Newman
The Angels announced the signing of free agent infielder Kevin Newman on a one-year deal with a club option for 2026. The Halos designated catcher Matt Thaiss for assignment to create a 40-man roster spot. Newman, a Jonathan Weiss client, is reportedly guaranteed $2.75MM. That takes the form of a $2.5MM salary for next season and a $250K buyout on a $2.5MM club option for 2026. … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Kevin Newman
Shohei, Mookie (First Team) and Teoscar (Second Team) earn All-MLB honors
Notes: Ohtani’s MVP voting, LA plate discipline, Freeman’s slam
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Both of Shohei Ohtani’s American League MVP wins were unanimous. How many of the 30 first-place votes for National League MVP did he receive this year? Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is for sure a top-three finisher in National League MVP voting, and it would be a monumental surprise if he doesn’t win the award when it is announced next … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani’s MVP voting, LA plate discipline, Freeman’s slam