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December 08, 2018

Senate passes bill to honor baseball pioneer Larry Doby

The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to honor former Cleveland Indians center-fielder Larry Doby, the American League's ...

December 07, 2018

Schoop, Twins agree to $7.5 million, 1-year contract

Second baseman Jonathan Schoop and the Twins agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, another step in an ...

December 06, 2018

Carrasco gets $47 million, 4-year deal from Indians

Carlos Carrasco's career has taken some dramatic turns, re-routed by elbow surgery, a therapeutic trip to the bullpen and ...

December 01, 2018

Indians trade All-Star Gomes to Nationals for prospects

The Indians traded one of their big arms — from behind the plate Cleveland, which has discussed moving right-handers Corey ...

November 23, 2018

Matheny hired by Royals; possible successor to Yost?

Mike Matheny has been hired by Kansas City as a special adviser for player development, putting the former St.

November 15, 2018

Detroit stadium worker gets probation for spitting on pizza

A food service worker at the Detroit Tigers' stadium who was fired after video surfaced showing him spitting on a pizza has ...

November 08, 2018

Top agent Boras calls rebuilding teams 'competitive cancer'

The agent for free agent Bryce Harper and many of baseball's top players claims rebuilding teams have become a "competitive ...

October 31, 2018

Red Sox exercise $15 million 2019 option on ace Chris Sale

The Red Sox have exercised their $15 million option for next season on ace left-hander Chris Sale. Sale will earn $15 million ...

October 29, 2018

Dombrowski adds Red Sox title to 1997 Marlins championship

A man ahead of his time more than 40 years ago, Dave Dombrowski studied to become a general manager. Going into his junior ...

October 26, 2018

Twins hire ex-Rays player, coach Rocco Baldelli as manager

Though Rocco Baldelli's time as a player was cut short by physical ailments, his career in baseball was only beginning to ...

October 25, 2018

Ilitch group mulls creation of sports network in Detroit

The Ilitch companies, which include the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings, is considering the creation of a regional sports ...

October 21, 2018

Brad Ausmus named manager of Los Angeles Angels

Brad Ausmus was named the Los Angeles Angels' manager on Sunday, moving from the front office to the dugout to replace ...

October 18, 2018

MLB says Astros doing surveillance, not spying in dugouts

The Houston Astros didn't cheat. They didn't want to get cheated. That's their story, and Major League Baseball agrees.

October 17, 2018

LEADING OFF: Astros on defense, Kershaw's last turn for LA?

A look at what's happening around the majors today: SPYGATE, THE SEQUEL The Houston Astros might find themselves defending ...

October 12, 2018

JD Martinez holds no grudge against Astros, who released him

J.D. Martinez wants to thank the Houston Astros — not get back at them — for releasing him when he was struggling to make ...

October 12, 2018

LEADING OFF: Kershaw vs Gio and the bullpen as NLCS begins

A look at what's happening around the majors today: STARTING OFF Clayton Kershaw starts for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL ...

October 11, 2018

LEADING OFF: Aching Correa trying to get back ready for ALCS

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday: BACK AT IT Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is trying to get his aching ...

October 09, 2018

Bitter finish: Indians' first-round exit leaves sour taste

For the third year in a row, the unmistakable aroma of champagne wafted into the hallway outside the visitor's clubhouse ...

October 09, 2018

October orbit: Astros advance with 11-3 win, sweep Indians

As his teammates sprayed each other with champagne and beer in Houston's buzzing clubhouse, ace Justin Verlander stayed clear ...