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February 20, 2019

Moustakas has unfinished business in Milwaukee

Mike Moustakas fell one win shy of reaching the World Series with the Milwaukee Brewers. "I think we had some unfinished ...

February 20, 2019

Twins' Sano cut foot in celebration, out for at least a week

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will miss at least the first week of full-squad workouts after he cut his foot ...

February 18, 2019

AP source: Moustakas, Brewers nearing deal for $10M

Mike Moustakas and the Brewers are nearing a deal that would keep the third baseman in Milwaukee for a guarantee of $10 ...

February 15, 2019

Tigers beat Fulmer in final arbitration case this year

Detroit beat pitcher Michael Fulmer in the last salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with a 6-4 final record ...

February 14, 2019

Bauer calls hearing's ending 'character assassination'

All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer thought the Cleveland Indians had presented a better overall case against him in their latest ...

February 11, 2019

Garth Brooks in spring training with Pittsburgh Pirates

Garth Brooks has come out of baseball retirement. The country music legend will spend just over a week participating in ...

February 08, 2019

Indians star Lindor may miss season start with calf strain

The Cleveland Indians may start the season without their best player. All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will miss spring ...

February 08, 2019

Frank Robinson, baseball's fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83

Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was ...

January 29, 2019

Baines: "It hasn't sunk in" after Baseball Hall of Fame tour

Though clearly struck by the moment, Harold Baines kept his emotions in check just as he always has — even on a day he'll ...

January 27, 2019

White Sox GM: Don't expect team to sign both Machado, Harper

The Chicago White Sox say they have a strong pitch for Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. Just don't expect them to sign both ...

January 26, 2019

No word on Machado, Harper as White Sox begin fan convention

White Sox general manager Rick Hahn jumped right on the elephant in the room. Well, the elephant that was noticeably missing ...

January 21, 2019

Angels, reliever Allen finalize $8.5M, 1-year contract

Relief pitcher Cody Allen and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a one-year contract for $8.5 million. He can earn an ...

January 12, 2019

Indians' Martin feels blessed to be alive after health scare

Leonys Martin feels blessed to be alive after recovering from a life-threatening bacterial infection last summer.

January 09, 2019

APNewsBreak: MLB payrolls dropped for 1st time since 2010

Spending on Major League Baseball payrolls dropped last season for the first time since 2010, an $18 million decrease ...

December 22, 2018

Cardinals reach $25M, 2-year deal with Andrew Miller

When healthy, Andrew Miller has been one of baseball's top relievers. The St. Louis Cardinals are banking on a return to form

December 20, 2018

Michael Brantley, Astros finalize $32M, 2-year contract

The Houston Astros have long admired Michael Brantley's game from afar. They're ready to appreciate it up close. The Astros ...

Jone Daniels, Lance Lynn, Chris Woodward,

December 19, 2018

Rangers introduce Lynn, finalize $30M, 3-year deal

The only time Lance Lynn has pitched in the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers was as a rookie in 2011, during the World ...

December 18, 2018

AP source: Astros agree to 2-year deal with Michael Brantley

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year deal with ...

December 16, 2018

Correction: White Sox-Indians Trade story

In a story Dec. 15 about Yonder Alonso's trade to the Chicago White Sox, The Associated Press reported erroneously that ...