Baseball News

Veteran catcher Austin Hedges, who helped mentor Bo Naylor for the AL Central champion Guardians last season, has signed a one-year deal to stay with the team.

Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is making a permanent move to first base, with the goal partly being to prolong his career.

Free agent pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who was limited to just seven games last season for the Dodgers, had foot and knee surgeries Thursday and intends to return for an 18th season in 2025.

Jacob Waguespack, who missed a big chunk of the 2024 season with a shoulder injury, has agreed to return to the Rays on a one-year, $1.3 million deal.