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Jim McAndrew, member of Miracle Mets, dies at 80
Jim McAndrew, a member of the Miracle Mets of 1969, has died at age 80....
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3-4 weeks
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will not throw for three to four weeks in an effort to heal his ailing throwing elbow, with the staff ace telling reporters Saturday that nerve irritation and edema are the source of the problem....
INF J.D. Davis agrees to one-year deal with A's
Infielder J.D. Davis and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday....
Veteran OF Kole Calhoun retires
Longtime major league outfielder Kole Calhoun is retiring....
Yanks' Nestor Cortes to start Opening Day with Gerrit Cole out
Nestor Cortes will get the ball to start the New York Yankees' season, manager Aaron Boone said Friday....
Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest
Keston Hiura hit a grand slam and Buddy Kennedy followed with a solo blast to highlight a seven-run sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers survived a big day from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to beat the host Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Friday in Dunedin, Fla....
Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol's contract
The St. Louis Cardinals signed manager Oliver Marmol to a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season....
Rays bring back RHP Jake Odorizzi on minor league deal
The Tampa Bay Rays will take a low-risk attempt and bring back right-hander Jake Odorizzi, signing the 11-year veteran to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on Friday....
Blue Jays C Danny Jansen (wrist fracture) out 2 weeks
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen will be sidelined at least two weeks with a small fracture in his right wrist....
Reports: Yanks' Gerrit Cole doesn't need Tommy John surgery
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't need Tommy John surgery on his sore right arm, multiple media outlets reported Thursday night....
Spring training roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers cruise past Yanks 7-0
Casey Mize outpitched Marcus Stroman as the Detroit Tigers rolled to a 7-0 victory over the visiting New York Yankees in spring training action Thursday in Lakeland, Fla....
Cardinals CF Tommy Edman shut down, IL stint expected
St. Louis Cardinals projected starting center fielder Tommy Edman is expected to start the regular season on the injured list with continued wrist discomfort....
Braves sign OF Adam Duvall to one-year, $3M contract
Outfielder Adam Duvall rejoined the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday....
Guardians reliever Trevor Stephan to undergo UCL reconstruction
The Cleveland Guardians' pitching depth has taken a hit, with a pair of right-handers expected to miss the 2024 season....
White Sox RHP Michael Kopech to open season in bullpen
One day after right-hander Dylan Cease was traded to the San Diego Padres, more changes were set in motion for the Chicago White Sox's pitching staff with right-hander Michael Kopech set to start the season in the bullpen....
Reports: Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) out 3 months
Brewers closer Devin Williams will be sidelined for about three months with two stress fractures in his back, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported....
Reports: White Sox trade RHP Dylan Cease to Padres for prospects
The Chicago White Sox traded right-hander Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports on Wednesday night....
Spring training roundup: New faces power Jays in win over Pirates
Toronto newcomers Justin Turner and Eduardo Escobar each clubbed a three-run homer on Wednesday as the host Blue Jays pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in Dunedin, Fla....
Former Big Red Machine backup C Bill Plummer dies
Bill Plummer, who earned two World Series rings while backing up Johnny Bench, has died. He was 76....
Mets name Jose Quintana as Opening Day starter
The New York Mets named veteran left-hander Jose Quintana their Opening Day starter on Wednesday....