Baseball News

January 24, 2021

AP source: Red Sox agree to deals with Hernández, Richards

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with second baseman Enrique Hernández and right-hander Garrett Richards, a person ...

January 24, 2021

Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers

As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron's death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the ...

January 23, 2021

Character concerns go beyond PEDs in this Hall of Fame vote

Like many baseball writers, C. Trent Rosecrans viewed the Hall of Fame vote as a labor of love. The ballot would arrive ...

January 23, 2021

Aaron Appreciation: Remembering the greatness of the Hammer

If anything, Hank Aaron was underappreciated for much of his unparalleled career. Exiled far from the media spotlight — first ...

January 22, 2021

Timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career

A timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career: 1934 — Born on Feb. 5 in a section of Mobile, Alabama, known as “Down The Bay.

January 22, 2021

A look at Hank Aaron’s career and accomplishments

Full Name: Henry Louis Aaron Nicknames: Hammerin’ Hank, The Hammer Born: Feb 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama Major League Career: ...

January 21, 2021

AP source: Twins bolster rotation with $8M deal for Happ

The Minnesota Twins and veteran starting pitcher J.A. Happ agreed Wednesday to an $8 million, one-year contract, according ...

January 20, 2021

3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history

Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have something in common besides being three of the four starting quarterbacks ...

January 20, 2021

AP source: Springer agrees to $150M, 6-year deal with Jays

All-Star outfielder George Springer became the most prominent among baseball’s free agents to reach an agreement this ...

January 20, 2021

Mets fire Porter after 38 days for explicit texts in 2016

Jared Porter lasted just 38 days as New York Mets general manager, fired for cause Tuesday about nine hours after ESPN ...

January 19, 2021

Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, Mets

Joe Musgrove grew up a San Diego Padres fan and now the right-hander gets to pitch for his hometown team, which in less than ...

January 19, 2021

Mets fire GM after he sent explicit texts to female reporter

Jared Porter went from rising star to unemployed — literally overnight. Just more than a month after joining the New York ...

January 19, 2021

AP source: Jon Lester, Nats agree to deal, pending physical

Left-hander Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract, pending ...

January 18, 2021

Archie Bradley, Phillies finalize $6 million, 1-year deal

Reliever Archie Bradley and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $6 million, one-year contract on Monday. The deal had ...

January 16, 2021

AP source: Yankees reach deals with Kluber, LeMahieu

The New York Yankees made a pair of big moves on the free agent market, reaching a deal with right-hander Corey Kluber worth ...

January 15, 2021

White Sox finalize deal with Athletics closer Hendriks

Liam Hendriks saw the talent the Chicago White Sox had and knew he wanted to join the team. The move became official on ...

January 15, 2021

Bellinger agrees to $16.1M, 1-year contract with Dodgers

Dodgers star Cody Bellinger agreed to a $16.1 million, one-year contract Friday with the World Series champions that avoided ...

January 14, 2021

Epstein hired as MLB consultant to evaluate rules changes

Former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox executive Theo Epstein has been hired by Major League Baseball as a consultant for ...

January 13, 2021

AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot

Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by ...

January 11, 2021

Francisco Lindor all smiles after trade from Indians to Mets

Francisco Lindor smiled widely for a full 40 minutes, enthralled to join a New York Mets team bulking up under new owner ...