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November 16, 2018

Batkid Miles Scott is healthy and thriving now cancer-free

San Francisco's beloved Batkid is cancer-free and thriving. On the five-year anniversary of the day that then-5-year-old ...

November 13, 2018

Ohtani wins AL Rookie of the Year; Acuna takes NL honor

Shohei Ohtani was rewarded for a Ruthian season at the plate — and on the mound. Baseball's best two-way player since the ...

November 11, 2018

It's a girl for model Kate Upton, Astro Justin Verlander

It's a girl for supermodel Kate Upton and her husband Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander. Upton used her Instagram site ...

November 08, 2018

Mallex Smith dealt to Mariners by Rays for Zunino, Heredia

Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the ...

November 07, 2018

Mattingly, Molina set to lead MLB All-Star tour of Japan

All-Star catcher Yadier Molina hopes to throw out some speedy runners. Don Mattingly looks forward to seeing Japan's national ...

November 07, 2018

Giants hire Farhan Zaidi away from Dodgers

Former Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi is the new president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants.

November 05, 2018

New Rangers manager Woodward already shares bond in Texas

Chris Woodward grew up wanting to be an architect or an engineer. He also had what he thought was a far-fetched dream of ...

November 03, 2018

Woodward hired as Rangers manager after 3 years with Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward was hired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Saturday, six weeks after ...

November 03, 2018

Kershaw gets $93M deal, leaving Harper, Machado atop market

Washington outfielder Bryce Harper and Boston closer Craig Kimbrel were among just seven free agents who received $17.

October 31, 2018

World Series 4th-least-watched, averaging 14.1M viewers

Boston's five-game World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers averaged 14,125,000 viewers on Fox, down 25 percent from ...

October 29, 2018

Red Sox top Dodgers for 4th World Series title in 15 seasons

Chris Sale's final pitch for this Boston juggernaut triggered a celebration on the Dodger Stadium infield, among thousands ...

October 29, 2018

Cora-nation! Rookie manager leads Red Sox to championship

Hard to believe now, all these wins later, but the Alex Cora Era in Boston began with a loss. A brutal one, in fact.

October 27, 2018

The Latest: Muncy homer in 18th lifts Dodgers past Boston

The Latest on the World Series (all times local): 12:30 a.m. Max Muncy ended the longest World Series game ever with a ...

October 23, 2018

LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Sale set for Game 1 of World Series

A look at what's happening around the major leagues today: FENWAY FRESHMAN Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will pitch at Fenway ...

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 21, 2018

Cora: MVP favorite Betts could play 2B in World Series

With a championship at stake, AL MVP favorite Mookie Betts is ready to do anything manager Alex Cora asks. Even if that means ...

October 20, 2018

Aching Astros miss chance to repeat after ALCS defeat

The Houston Astros entered the AL Championship Series aching. Jose Altuve was playing on just one good knee, Carlos Correa's ...

October 19, 2018

Red Sox sail into World Series, set for ace Sale's return

David Price, at last, looked like a postseason ace. Craig Kimbrel pitched a lockdown inning. And much-maligned Jackie Bradley ...

October 19, 2018

Red Sox finish off Astros in 5 games, head to World Series

What a birthday present for rookie manager Alex Cora. He's taking the Boston Red Sox back to the World Series. David Price ...