Baseball News

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 ...

November 21, 2019

MLB probing Astros back to ’17, ‘firm’ discipline possible

Major League Baseball has widened its investigation of alleged sign stealing by the Houston Astros and will probe activity ...

November 21, 2019

Ellsbury released by Yankees, who owe $26 million

The Yankees have given up on Jacoby Ellsbury, cutting the oft-injured outfielder with more than $26 million left in his $153 ...

November 20, 2019

Manfred says has broad authority for Astros discipline

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be complete by next ...

November 18, 2019

Cherington on Pirates: scouting will drive success

Ben Cherington earned three World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox, the last as general manager of the 2013 club that ...

November 15, 2019

AP source: Pirates agree to hire Ben Cherington as GM

The Pirates have agreed to hire Ben Cherington as their general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The ...

November 15, 2019

Angels’ Trout overcomes injury, tragedy to win 3rd AL MVP

It had never been so difficult for Mike Trout to arrive at the ballpark, get his mind and body ready, and perform at the ...

November 14, 2019

Odorizzi, Abreu accept $17.8M offers to stay with teams

Pitcher Jake Odorizzi accepted a $17.8 million qualifying offer to stay with the Minnesota Twins and first baseman José Abreu ...

November 14, 2019

Astros can make history if Bregman wins MVP

Alex Bregman will try to give the Houston Astros an unprecedented sweep. If the All-Star slugger is selected the American ...

November 14, 2019

Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award — and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown. Verlander beat out Houston ...

November 14, 2019

Astros sign stealing charges latest to tarnish reputation

Not too long ago, the Houston Astros were the feel-good story of baseball. Led by their diminutive Venezuelan dynamo and ...

November 14, 2019

Boras bashes lack of competition, senses faster-paced market

Baseball’s most prominent agent criticized teams for a lack of competition, proclaiming rebuilding teams have caused four ...

November 14, 2019

Kapler says he didn’t do enough for alleged assault victim

New San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that he should have sought the guidance of experts four years ago ...

November 14, 2019

Giants hire Gabe Kapler as manager to replace Bruce Bochy

Gabe Kapler might need years to match the popularity of his predecessors with the San Francisco Giants. Farhan Zaidi believes ...

November 13, 2019

Shildt wins NL Manager of the Year days after mom's death

Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom's side, tagging along with her to work at a Double-A ballpark and picking ...

November 13, 2019

Cardinals agree to deal with Adam Wainwright for 2020 season

The St. Louis Cardinals and Adam Wainwright have agreed to a contract for the 2020 season, increasing the likelihood the ...

November 13, 2019

MLB checking into report '17 Astros stole signs, broke rules

Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team ...

November 12, 2019

Mets' Alonso, Astros' Álvarez named Rookies of the Year

Young sluggers known for their prodigious power, Pete Alonso and Yordan Álvarez knocked the Rookie of the Year voting out of ...

November 10, 2019

Trump soaks in Deep South cheers at college football matchup

President Donald Trump knew where to go Saturday for home field advantage, finding comfort in the Deep South with college ...

November 08, 2019

Astros president Ryan shifts to lesser role with team

Astros president Reid Ryan is shifting to a lesser role in the organization and owner Jim Crane's son is joining the ...