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Source: Tigers reach deal with catcher Romine
Free-agent catcher Austin Romine, who had played only for the Yankees during his eight seasons in the majors, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers, a source told ESPN.
Tigers pick up Garcia from Yanks in Rule 5 draft
Right-hander Rony Garcia, a Yankees prospect last season, was chosen by the Tigers with the top pick in the Rule 5 draft.
Source: Yanks to retain Gardner on $12.5M deal
Veteran outfielder Brett Gardner, who is coming off a season in which he belted a career-high 28 home runs and collected 74 RBIs, has reached a one-year, $12.5 million deal to stay with the Yankees, a source told ESPN.
Winter meetings takeaways from the San Diego spending spree
Now that Cole, Strasburg and Rendon are $814 million richer, where does that leave their new teams and the rest of MLB?
Yanks GM on Cole: Finally landed 'white whale'
A day after the Yankees agreed to a deal with pitcher Gerrit Cole, their GM and manager had strong praise for the biggest prize of the free-agent market.
Boone expects Cole to thrive in New York (1:59)
BBTN: Reaction To Gerrit Cole's Record Contract
Nine years. $324 million. Karl Ravech reacts to Gerrit Cole's record deal with the Yankees, its impact on the AL East and how the signing makes the Yankees the biggest World Series favorite in years. Then, New York Post's Joel Sherman on what Cole's decision ultimately came down to (19:15) and ESPN's Marly Rivera with a story on the moment she found out about the signing (37:23). And, SNY's Steve Gelbs with the latest on the Mets and how MLB's investigation into the Astros will impact new manager Carlos Beltran (37:23).
Balkovec looks forward to breaking barrier
Rachel Balkovec, hired by the Yankees in November, starts work next month as a minor league hitting coach, believed to the first woman hitting coach employed by a big league team.
From Catfish's $3.2 million to Cole's $324 million: The history of MLB's highest-paid pitcher
After two aces earned a combined $569 million in a two-day span, we look at the most lucrative pitching paydays in MLB history.
Kurkjian: Cole to Yankees makes them the best team in baseball (0:44)
Sources: Cole to join Yankees for 9 years, $324M
Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have agreed to a nine-year, $324 million contract that surpasses the deal Stephen Strasburg finalized with the Nats for most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher, sources told ESPN.
Cashman on Cole: 'We're part of the heavy-hitting teams' (2:17)
Source: Phillies, SS Gregorius reach 1-year deal
The Phillies have reached agreement with former Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney. The deal is for $14 million, NBC Sports Philadelphia reported.
Gerrit Cole watch, big spenders and more: Passan answers 20 winter meetings questions
From the ace in the spotlight to why this year's meetings could actually produce some major moves, here's what you need to know as the hot stove's main event begins.
Cubs face Red Sox, Yanks as part of SNB slate
A pair of Cubs interleague games against the Red Sox and Yankees will feature on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball 2020 first-half slate.
Winter meetings rewind: Here's everything that went down this week in San Diego
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.
Yankees GM gets message from above on Cole
Brian Cashman saw a message taped to a 10th-floor window while prepping for a festival in Connecticut. "Please sign Gerrit Cole," it said. The GM's response: "I'm open to do clearly whatever, as always, is important for the Yankees."
Padres hire ex-Yankees pitching coach Rothschild
Former New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild has been hired in the same position by the San Diego Padres.
Sources: Yankees make signing Cole top priority
Signing Gerrit Cole is the top priority for the Yankees this offseason, and they have approval to offer him a record-setting deal, sources tell ESPN.
BBTN: Where Will The Top Free Agents Land?
With the MLB Hot Stove already cookin', Buster and Bob Nightengale discuss possible landing spots for the biggest names left in free agency. Plus, a special offseason "Hembo Knows" (22:13) and some Bleacher Tweets with a Texas twist (33:21).
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2019 AL East Standings
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.3114th
Quality Starts53Tied-15th
WHIP1.3013th
BAA.24811th
Runs9431st
Batting Average.2674th
On Base Percentage.3394th
Slugging Percentage.4903rd