National Baseball
Yankees acquire RHP Jameson Taillon from Pirates
The New York Yankees acquired right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for four minor-league prospects.
read moreReports: Red Sox to sign RHP Garrett Richard
The Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Richards agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
read moreBlue Jays make George Springer signing official
The Toronto Blue Jays officially announced the signing of center fielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million contract on Saturday.
read moreBaseball’s ‘Hammerin’ Hank’ Aaron, who held career home run record, dies at 86
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, the quiet, unassuming slugger who broke Babe Ruth’s supposedly unbreakable record for most home runs in a career and …
read moreReports: Astros sign C Jason Castro to 2-year, $7M deal
The Houston Astros are signing catcher Jason Castro to a two-year, $7 million deal, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
read moreReports: Angels ink starter Quintana to one-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels reached a one-year, $8 million deal with starting left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana, multiple outlets reported.
read moreHall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75
Hall of Fame pitcher and Los Angeles Dodgers great Don Sutton has died at the age of 75, his family announced Tuesday.
read moreMLB to investigate ex-Mets GM Porter over inappropriate text messages
The New York Mets have fired general manager Jared Porter for sending unsolicited, inappropriate text messages to a female reporter, team owner Steven Cohen said …
read moreMLB: New Mets GM admits sending lewd texts to journalist
Jared Porter, hired as the New York Mets’ general manager last month, admitted Monday to sending lewd texts to a female journalist five years ago.
read moreMLB Suspends Political Donations After DC Riot
Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol
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Blue Jays president, CEO Mark Shapiro nets five-year deal
The Toronto Blue Jays signed team president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro to a five-year contract extension on Wednesday.
read moreBlustery longtime L.A. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda dead at 93
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, one of baseball’s most engaging personalities and an ambassador for the sport, has died at the age of …
read moreMets’ Francisco Lindor deal boosts World Series odds
Francisco Lindor landed with the New York Mets and oddsmakers swiftly boosted the franchise’s 2021 World Series odds.
read moreRed Sox coach Smith sets sights on MLB managerial role
Bianca Smith, who this week became the first Black woman coach in professional baseball when she was hired by the Boston Red Sox, hopes to …
read moreDodgers sign Blake Treinen to a two-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday that they re-signed right-handed reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year deal plus a team option for 2023.
read moreTigers reach 2-year deal with OF Robbie Grossman
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they have reached a two-year deal with outfielder Robbie Grossman.
read moreGiants sign Curt Casali to 1-year deal
The San Francisco Giants signed catcher Curt Casali to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Monday night.
read moreAces high: Padres join World Series favorites
Landing a pair of aces to front a once-ragged rotation has thrust the San Diego Padres near the top of the 2021 World Series odds.
read moreBaseball-Braves great Niekro dead at age 81
Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who was famous for confounding batters with his mystifying knuckleball, died in his sleep at age 81, the …
read moreBaseball-Ramirez’s Australian league debut on hold due to medical issues
Manny Ramirez’s Australian Baseball League debut has been put on hold due to medical reasons, his Sydney Blue Sox team said.
read moreMariners sign RHP Middleton to one-year deal
The Seattle Mariners added right-hander Keynan Middleton on a one-year free-agent deal Wednesday, while outfielder Phil Ervin was designated for assignment.
read moreMLB gives 1920-1948 Negro Leagues ‘Major League’ status
Major League Baseball (MLB) is elevating the Negro Leagues of 1920 through 1948 to “Major League” status, MLB said on Wednesday, calling the move a …
read moreAngels add LHP Claudio on one-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels added side-arming left-hander Alex Claudio to their bullpen Wednesday, signing the him to a one-year, $1.125-million deal.
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