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January 16, 2019

Former major leaguer Wetteland charged with child sex abuse

John Wetteland, a former All-Star and World Series MVP, has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under ...

January 15, 2019

Sooners QB, A's pick Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft

Kyler Murray, the first-round Major League Baseball draft pick and Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterback, declared ...

January 15, 2019

Former ace, longtime pitching coach Stottlemyre dies at 77

Mel Stottlemyre made his mark on the mound: He started Game 7 of the World Series, earned five championship rings as a ...

January 14, 2019

Giant keep lefty Derek Holland with $7M, 1-year deal

Left-hander Derek Holland is staying with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees $7 ...

January 14, 2019

AP Source: A's, MLB meet with Heisman Trophy winner Murray

Representatives of the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball met Sunday with Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray, a day ...

January 12, 2019

Betts, deGrom, Davis get big-money deals, avoid arbitration

AL MVP Mookie Betts, NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and major league home run champion Khris Davis reached high-priced ...

January 12, 2019

Martin headed back to Dodgers in trade with Blue Jays

It's fitting that Russell Martin is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's pining for a World Series title, too.

January 12, 2019

AP source: LeMahieu, Yankees agree to $24M, 2-year deal

Gold Glove-winning free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu and the Yankees have agreed to a $24 million, two-year contract, a ...

January 12, 2019

Mets, deGrom agree to $17 million, 1-year contract

NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract, a record raise for ...

January 12, 2019

Indians' Martin feels blessed to be alive after health scare

Leonys Martin feels blessed to be alive after recovering from a life-threatening bacterial infection last summer.

January 11, 2019

Britton prefers setup role on Yanks than to close elsewhere

Zach Britton preferred to be a setup man for Aroldis Chapman on the New York Yankees rather than close for a team less likely ...

January 11, 2019

Bregman to be limited in spring training after elbow surgery

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be limited at the start of spring training after arthroscopic surgery to remove loose ...

January 11, 2019

AP source: 2B Dozier, Nationals agree to $9M, 1-year deal

Brian Dozier found his latest team — and the Washington Nationals found a temporary solution at second base. The free agent ...

January 11, 2019

AP source: Jed Lowrie, Mets agree to $20M, 2-year contract

Free agent infielder Jed Lowie and the New York Mets have agreed to a $20 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with ...

January 11, 2019

SEC, Wells Fargo ink 38 Studios settlement, will be delayed

The Securities and Exchange Commission and Wells Fargo Securities said in a joint court filing Thursday that they have agreed ...

January 10, 2019

Billy Joel to hold 1st concert at Camden Yards this summer

Singer Billy Joel will perform at Camden Yards this summer, the first concert to be held at the Orioles' home ballpark since ...

January 10, 2019

AP source: Grandal, Brewers agree to $18.25M, 1-year deal

Catcher Yasmani Grandal and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to an $18.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with ...

January 09, 2019

Orioles-Yanks, Mets-Nats start MLB's regular opening day

The New York Yankees host Baltimore and Washington is at home against the New York Mets on March 28, the first games of the ...

January 09, 2019

APNewsBreak: MLB payrolls dropped for 1st time since 2010

Spending on Major League Baseball payrolls dropped last season for the first time since 2010, an $18 million decrease ...