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John Calipari: Zvonimir Ivisic beat ‘all obstacles’ to join Kentucky
Kentucky coach John Calipari is over the moon that his latest signing, 7-foot-2 Croatian center Zvonimir Ivisic, was admitted to the university and could become eligible to play in 2023-24....
Fast-charging Rays have no answers after latest collapse
The Tampa Bay Rays charged out of the gates like Secretariat in his prime but ended the 2023 season as a team with nothing left in the tank for the stretch drive....
Mississippi State F Tolu Smith (foot) out until SEC play
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith sustained a foot injury during a recent practice and will miss a good portion of the season....
Mets GM Billy Eppler resigns
Billy Eppler resigned as general manager of the New York Mets on Thursday....
Astros tab Justin Verlander to start ALDS opener vs. Twins
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday, according to manager Dusty Baker....
Report: Mets' Pete Alonso switches agents to Scott Boras
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, a season away from free agency, has hired the agency of powerhouse Scott Boras to represent him, the New York Post reported Thursday....
Here are all the 20+ Wins Seasons, by franchise, in MLB history
Immaculate Grid has been a hit with baseball stat geeks since its launch in April. While the stats puzzle has since expanded to basketball, football, and hockey, it’s still baseball that makes the game what it is. So if you need help filling out your daily grid, give these stats a look....
MLB got what it deserves with its wild-card round
MLB and Rob Manfred don’t really have to care what happens in the wildcard round. Their only aim was to provide more playoff baseball, good or not, because its mere existence netted them more TV cash. So the fact that MLB will get no Game 3s, no interesting storylines, and barely any drama, followin...
AL, NL Division Series: Royce Lewis among players to watch
October baseball is not about one-man shows, although a leading man capable of showing the way can make a difference when it comes to making a World Series run....
Braves remain oddmakers' favorite to win World Series
The Atlanta Braves remain a strong favorite among oddsmakers to win the World Series, though they aren't a unanimous pick as the heaviest favorite to win a division series....
MLB roundup: Wild-card series all end in sweeps
Ketel Marte's single keyed a four-run rally, Zac Gallen battled through six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks swept their National League wild-card series with a victory 5-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday....
Bryson Stott, Phils slam Marlins, earn date with Braves
Bryson Stott hit a grand slam, J.T. Realmuto homered and doubled and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-1 to sweep their National League wild-card series on Wednesday....
D-backs come back again, complete sweep of Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Ketel Marte's single keyed a four-run rally and Zac Gallen battled through six innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks swept their National League wild-card series with a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night....
Twins blank Jays, win playoff series for first time since 2002
MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Correa went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday to complete a sweep in a best-of-three American League wild-card series....
Rangers cruise to sweep over Rays, 7-1
Nathan Eovaldi tossed 6 2/3 strong innings to fuel the Texas Rangers to a sweep of their American League wild-card series on Wednesday, courtesy of a 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla....
Padres manager Bob Melvin returning for 2024 season
Bob Melvin will return as manager of the San Diego Padres in 2024 despite the team failing to meet high expectations during the just concluded regular season....
Rangers RHP Max Scherzer encouraged by bullpen session
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer was encouraged by a "pain free" bullpen session on Wednesday....
Giants Next Manager Odds: California natives co-favorites
The San Francisco Giants got a head start on what is shaping up to be a busy managerial market this offseason by firing Gabe Kapler before the start of the team's season-ending series last week....
Tampa Bay Rays fans have plenty of reasons to take a WFH day — even during the playoffs
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Report: D-backs extend contract of GM Mike Hazen
The Arizona Diamondbacks and general manager Mike Hazen have agreed to a contract extension that locks him up through the 2028 season, the Arizona Republic reported Wednesday....