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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 ...

November 13, 2018

Acuna honored to be named National League Rookie of the Year

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. woke up in Japan to news he had been named National League Rookie of the Year.

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 13, 2018

Mets' Tim Tebow adds offseason TV hosting job

New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow has another offseason job. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback ...

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 ...

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

Rizzo: Nats made offer to Bryce Harper late in season

The Washington Nationals made an offer to Bryce Harper late in the season in an attempt to reach a deal before he became a ...

November 01, 2018

Josef Martinez picks up Golden Boot from surprise presenter

Josef Martinez knew he was receiving one of Major League Soccer's top awards. The Atlanta United star was caught off guard ...

October 31, 2018

Agent of change: Van Wagenen vows winning culture with Mets

At first, the New York Mets reached out to Brodie Van Wagenen simply for recommendations. Preparing to begin a general ...

October 30, 2018

Mets throw a changeup, hire agent Brodie Van Wagenen as GM

When the New York Mets went looking for a general manager, they found one in a peculiar place. On the other side of the ...

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 28, 2018

AP source: Mets, agent Van Wagenen getting closer to GM deal

In a surprising twist to their search for a general manager, the New York Mets were getting closer to completing a deal with ...

October 26, 2018

Former Turner Field gets another crack at baseball _ sort of

Hank Azaria attended a baseball game at Turner Field a few seasons ago. He can't believe what it's become. "I don't even ...

October 24, 2018

Dodgers Game 2 starter Ryu looking to exorcise road demons

Hyun-Jin Ryu is used to pitching in big moments and on big stages. Four years before being signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

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 17, 2018

Win for Jeter: Marlins' home run sculpture will be moved

The Miami Marlins' home run sculpture is outta here. The team won county permission Tuesday to move the kitschy, widely ...

October 15, 2018

Snitker gets 2-year extension; managed Braves to playoffs

Brian Snitker has a two-year contract for only the second time in his 43 years with the Braves. It's little wonder that ...

October 13, 2018

AP sources: Girardi interviewed in Rangers manager search

World Series champion Joe Girardi was interviewed Friday by the Texas Rangers in their search for a new manager. Girardi, the ...

October 09, 2018

LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to bounce Yanks from ALDS

A look at what's happening around the majors today: THE ONLY SHOW IN TOWN Baseball's biggest rivalry gets the spotlight to ...