Baseball News

December 04, 2019

Angels get Dylan Bundy from O's for 4 pitchers

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Dylan Bundy from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for four minor league ...

December 04, 2019

Hamels, Braves agree on $18 million, 1-year deal

Alex Anthopoulos believes Cole Hamels can help the Atlanta Braves win big in next season— and help the team's young starters ...

December 04, 2019

Cohen to increase stake in Mets; Wilpons remain in control

A hedge fund manager whose company paid $1.8 billion in U.S. criminal and civil settlements is in negotiations to increase ...

December 04, 2019

Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered likely in MLB

Players who test positive for opioids would enter treatment and not be suspended under the change to Major League Baseball's ...

December 04, 2019

Miami Marlins join MLB's trend toward artificial turf

The Miami Marlins will join Major League Baseball's trend toward artificial turf by installing the surface at Marlins Park ...

December 03, 2019

Yankees to meet with Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg next

Gerrit Cole, the top pitcher on the free-agent market, was set to meet with New York Yankees officials in California on ...

December 03, 2019

Treinen, Sanchez, Russell, Sánchez become free agents

Former All-Stars Blake Treinen, Aaron Sanchez and Addison Russell were among 56 players who became free agents along with ...

December 03, 2019

AP source: Moustakas, Reds agree to $64 million, 4-year deal

All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $64 million, four-year contract, a person familiar ...

December 03, 2019

Padres acquire switch-hitting infielder Profar from A’s

Switch-hitting second baseman Jurickson Profar was acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Oakland Athletics on Monday for ...

December 03, 2019

Manfred meets with Bernie Sanders over minor league proposal

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders met Monday with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss MLB’s proposal ...

December 02, 2019

Governor warns of harm from changes to minor league baseball

Pennsylvania’s governor wants Major League Baseball to rethink a restructuring plan that would affect three minor league ...

November 29, 2019

Mike Piazza presented as manager of Italy’s baseball team

Coaching Italy's national baseball team fits in perfectly with Mike Piazza’s current lifestyle. The Hall of Fame catcher and ...

November 28, 2019

Padres sign Pomeranz, get Davies, Grisham from Brewers

The rebuilding San Diego Padres rewarded free agent Drew Pomeranz for two strong months in Milwaukee’s bullpen and addressed ...

November 27, 2019

Pirates hire Twins bench coach Derek Shelton manager

The Pirates’ leadership overhaul is complete. Pittsburgh hired longtime major league coach Derek Shelton as manager on ...

November 27, 2019

NCAA rejects Missouri appeal, postseason ban looms

The NCAA rejected an appeal by the University of Missouri to limit or overturn sanctions for infractions tied to the case of ...

November 26, 2019

Sherman takes over as Kansas City Royals controlling owner

John Sherman had sold his successful energy company and embarked on a nine-month trip around the world with his wife, Marny.

November 26, 2019

Mariners give prospect Evan White $24M, 6-year deal

Evan White earned a $24 million, six-year contract from Seattle Mariners before playing a game above Double-A.

November 23, 2019

AP source: Yankees plan to not pay $26 million owed Ellsbury

The Yankees plan to not pay Jacoby Ellsbury the remaining $26 million due under his contract, contending he violated the deal ...

November 21, 2019

Catcher Yasmani Grandal, White Sox reach $73M, 4-year deal

Yasmani Grandal saw a young team stocked with promising pitchers and hitters. He envisioned a bright future for the Chicago ...