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April 16, 2019

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yankees, Lindor begins rehab assignment

A look at what's happening around the majors today: RIVALRY RENEWED Mookie Betts tries to get going at the plate when the Red ...

April 15, 2019

AL East-leading Rays opening just fine so far in 2019

Now, this is an impressive opening for the Tampa Bay Rays. Last year, the Rays pioneered the idea of an "opener" — a pitcher ...

April 15, 2019

Blue Jays' Pannone strikes out side on 9 pitches vs Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays simply couldn't touch Toronto reliever Thomas Pannone. Pannone became the 89th different pitcher in major ...

April 03, 2019

Snell Ks 13, Rays blank Rockies for 5th straight win

Blake Snell's arm was on. Chris Iannetta's foot was a little off. That was more than enough for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday ...

March 29, 2019

LEADING OFF: Knebel's decision, Morton faces former team

A look at what's happening around the majors today: DAY OF DECISION Corey Knebel plans to choose a course of action on his ...

March 28, 2019

LEADING OFF: Harper, champ Red Sox open, all 30 teams play

A look at what's happening around the majors today: FOR OPENERS Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts, Mike Trout and everyone else is ...

March 27, 2019

Rays considering blue lights to tint roof in domed stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays are exploring the possibility of using blue lights to tint the roof of Tropicana Field in hopes of giving ...

March 27, 2019

Snell vs. Verlander in rare opening day pitching matchup

The more Blake Snell thinks about beginning the season against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros, the more excited ...

March 25, 2019

In data-driven age, 'honor' of opening day start still big

As spring training neared its conclusion, a reporter mentioned to Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez that Max ...

José Ramirez, Terry Francona, Jeff Desjardins, Carlos Santana, Mike Sargaugh

March 24, 2019

Indians star Ramirez hurts knee, opening day status unsure

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez bruised his left knee when he fouled a ball off himself Sunday and his status ...

March 22, 2019

Phils' Harper hits first HRs; 'Cutch, Realmuto also go deep

Bryce Harper has been playing catch-up since his free agency carried over into spring training. With a week left until ...

March 20, 2019

Yankees reliever Betances to start season on injured list

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances has inflammation in his right shoulder and will start the regular season on the injured list

March 11, 2019

AL Cy Young winner Snell receives small raise for 2019

The budget-minded Tampa Bay Rays have renewed the contract of pitcher Blake Snell, who's receiving a raise of only $15,500 ...

December 17, 2018

AP source: Wilson Ramos, Mets agree to $19M, 2-year deal

The New York Mets have agreed to a $19 million, two-year contract with free agent catcher Wilson Ramos, according to a person ...

December 14, 2018

Encarnacion to Mariners, Santana to Indians in 3-team trade

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto was in a hospital, making a trade from a bed. Cleveland counterpart Chris ...

December 13, 2018

Morton to Rays and a Tanner-for-Tanner trade at meetings

An All-Star starter to the relief-reliant Rays, a Tanner-for-Tanner trade and a Scott Boras sighting. Intrigue at the winter ...

December 13, 2018

The Latest: Free agent 1B Justin Bour headed to Angels

The Latest on Major League Baseball's winter meetings (all times local): 6:10p.m. A person with direct knowledge of the ...

December 11, 2018

The Latest: Rangers claim INF Asuaje off waivers

The Latest on Major League Baseball's winter meetings (all times local): 5:33 p.m. The Texas Rangers have claimed infielder ...

November 15, 2018

Mets' deGrom gets Cy with record-low wins; Snell takes AL

After a season marred by narrow defeats, Jacob deGrom became a runaway winner. The New York Mets ace easily won the National ...