Baseball News

February 07, 2019

No Morton, no Keuchel as Astros head to spring training

The Astros are not short on confidence heading to spring training, not after winning 103 games and with most of their roster ...

February 07, 2019

AP source: Nationals, Hellickson agree to $1.3M for 2019

Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson and the Washington Nationals have agreed in principle to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, ...

February 06, 2019

MLB says no evidence to support allegations against Mariners

Major League Baseball's independent investigation found no credible evidence to support claims of disparaging comments and ...

February 06, 2019

Utah school becomes latest to ditch Native American name

Sports teams will no longer be known as the "Redmen" at a southern Utah high school, becoming the latest to get rid of a ...

February 06, 2019

3-batter minimum, early trade deadline, DH changes proposed

Major League Baseball and its players are discussing bold changes to spark the sport that include a three-batter minimum ...

February 05, 2019

Cubs family patriarch apologizes for racist emails

The patriarch of the family behind the Chicago Cubs has apologized after an online media outlet published emails in which he ...

February 05, 2019

Fan struck in head by batted ball at Dodgers game dies

A woman died as a result of being struck in the head by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last August, according to a coroner's ...

February 01, 2019

Nationals beat Taylor in 1st arbitration decision this year

Washington defeated outfielder Michael A. Taylor in the first salary arbitration decision this year. Taylor will receive the ...

February 01, 2019

Arenado, Rockies agree at $26M, most ever for arb eligible

Nolan Arenado produces big numbers whether he steps into the batter's box or up to the negotiating table. The All-Star third ...

Rob Manfred, Rachel Robinson, Sharon Robinson

February 01, 2019

How media covered Jackie Robinson's Debut

Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier.

January 31, 2019

Rangers' new stadium will have synthetic turf, not grass

The Texas Rangers will use specially designed synthetic playing surface rather than grass in their new retractable-roof ...

January 31, 2019

Puig leaves LA, warms to wintery new home with Reds

Yasiel Puig boarded a jet in Los Angeles, flew all night and arrived in his new home just before sunrise. The temperature was ...

January 30, 2019

AP sources: Holland, Diamondbacks reach $3.25 million deal

Two people familiar with the negotiations say reliever Greg Holland and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3.

January 30, 2019

Back from lifetime ban, Mejia gets minors deal with Red Sox

Relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia, allowed back into baseball after a lifetime ban caused by three positive drug tests, has agreed ...

January 29, 2019

Baines: "It hasn't sunk in" after Baseball Hall of Fame tour

Though clearly struck by the moment, Harold Baines kept his emotions in check just as he always has — even on a day he'll ...

January 28, 2019

Caribbean Series moving from Venezuela to Panama

The Caribbean Series starting next week has been moved from Venezuela to Panama for security reasons. Caribbean Professional ...

January 28, 2019

MVP Yelich, Brewers looking to build on huge season

Christian Yelich was a late arrival to the Milwaukee Brewers' annual winter fan festival. Considering the reason, his ...

January 28, 2019

Guaranteed money could be key to avoiding NFL lockout

Though the next labor fight between the NFL and its players is more than two years off, one issue is already clear.

January 28, 2019

Longtime San Francisco Giants owner Peter Magowan dies

Peter Magowan, the lifelong Giants fan who formed the ownership group that kept the team in San Francisco with a sparkling ...