Baseball News

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

A trade of Tanners: Nats send Roark to Reds for Rainey

Tanner Roark figured he would be pitching in Washington's star-studded rotation next year alongside Max Scherzer, Stephen ...

December 12, 2018

McCutchen on the move, other deals percolate at meetings

Andrew McCutchen moving into Philadelphia's outfield, more talk about a megadeal involving Noah Syndergaard and J.T.

December 12, 2018

Cubs' Maddon studying 'Managing Millennials for Dummies'

Joe Maddon will be managing by the book next year, and the book is "Managing Millennials for Dummies." The Chicago Cubs ...

December 12, 2018

Royals, Hamilton finalize $5.25M contract

The Kansas City Royals and speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton finalized a $5.25 million contract Tuesday that includes up to ...

December 12, 2018

Callaway says it's OK for Cano not to run out grounders

Half a loaf is better than none for New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway when it comes to Robinson Cano. New York's new ...

December 12, 2018

Heisman winner Murray thrills A's, except when he scrambles

Whenever Kyler Murray scrambles, the Oakland Athletics cringe. They definitely don't want their prized baseball prospect hurt ...

December 12, 2018

Troy Tulowitzki released by Blue Jays, owed $38 million

Troy Tulowitzki has been released by the Toronto Blue Jays, who owe the oft-injured shortstop $38 million for the remaining ...

December 12, 2018

Champion Red Sox not looking to cut top payroll in majors

The champion Boston Red Sox aren't looking to cut the biggest payroll in the big leagues. After exceeding all three luxury ...

December 12, 2018

The Latest: Champion Red Sox not looking to cut top payroll

The Latest on Major League Baseball's winter meetings (all times local): 4:04 p.m. The big-budget Boston Red Sox aren't ...

December 11, 2018

AP source: McCutchen, Phillies agree to $50M, 3-year deal

All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $50 million, three-year contract, a ...

December 11, 2018

King of clubs? Teams start to show cards at winter meetings

Deal the New York Yankees in for the Manny Machado tournament. And J.T. Realmuto? A lot of teams already are sitting at that ...

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 ...

December 10, 2018

Eovaldi wanted to remain in Red Sox rotation, not relieve

Nathan Eovaldi loved what he started in Boston — emphasis on started. "There were a lot of teams that reached out, wanted me ...

December 10, 2018

Kapler intends to be publicly critical of Phillies players

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler intends to be more publicly critical of his players in his second season following his team's ...

December 10, 2018

Saved! Baines surprise pick for Hall, Lee Smith also chosen

Harold Baines was given a save as big as any Lee Smith ever posted. In a vote sure to spark renewed cries of cronyism at ...

December 09, 2018

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray apologizes for anti-gay tweets

Newly minted Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is apologizing for anti-gay tweets posted to his Twitter account several ...

December 09, 2018

United captures MLS Cup for Atlanta's 1st title since '95

The players bounced up and down on a hastily erected stage in the middle of the field, confetti falling all around as they ...

December 08, 2018

Venezuelan baseball fans mourn death of ex-major leaguers

Dozens of Venezuelans waited in line outside a chapel in the state of Lara on Saturday, hoping to bid farewell to former ...