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Mariners claim former prospect Levi Stoudt off waivers
The Seattle Mariners claimed right-handed pitcher Levi Stoudt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, reuniting them with their 2019 third-round draft pick....
Pablo Sandoval receives spring training invite from Giants
Pablo Sandoval, a long-time San Francisco Giants fan favorite, received a non-roster spring training invitation from the Giants, NBC Sports Bay Area reported Saturday, though he's a long shot to make the big-league club....
Marlins LHP Tanner Scott wins year's last arbitration case
Miami Marlins left-hander Tanner Scott won his arbitration case Saturday in the final one of the year....
Royals acquire RHP John Schreiber from Red Sox
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league righty David Sandlin on Saturday....
Report: Sacramento strong contender to host itinerant A's
Sacramento has emerged as a strong contender to host the Oakland Athletics as they await construction on a new ballpark in Las Vegas, The Athletic reported....
Rangers 3B Josh Jung (calf strain) out approximately 3 weeks
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is expected to be sidelined approximately three weeks due to a low-grade calf strain, manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday....
Report: Diamondbacks to sign OF Randal Grichuk
The Arizona Diamondbacks are singing veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2025, ESPN reported Saturday....
ECU infielder who lost leg in boating accident makes collegiate debut
Parker Byrd, a sophomore at East Carolina University who lost his leg in a boating accident two years ago, became the first person to play in a DI baseball game with a prosthetic leg....
Look what the Royals want to do to KC; Rob Manfred stepping down, Lenny Dykstra has a stroke
If you think the Oakland A’s have a lot of nerve in asking for taxpayers to fund their new stadium on the Las Vegas strip to the tune of $380 million in public funding, wait until you hear what the Royals are doing in Kansas City. - Julie DiCaro Read More...
Phillies, Whit Merrifield in agreement on 1-year deal
Veteran second baseman and outfielder Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract, multiple reports said Friday....
Padres moving Xander Bogaerts to 2B for 2024
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters Friday that the team is moving Xander Bogaerts from shortstop to second base for the 2024 season and moving Gold Glove-winning infielder Ha-Seong Kim back to shortstop....
Let's have some fun with who could replace Rob Manfred as MLB commissioner
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has announced his retirement, calling it once his contract expires at the end of the 2029 season. There are many people who are perfectly qualified to take over for him, so here are our top 10 choices for the next commish. ...
Commissioner Rob Manfred to retire when current contract ends
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday that he will retire at the end of his current term when it concludes on Jan. 25, 2029....
Report: Former OF Lenny Dykstra recovering after having a stroke
Former major league outfielder Lenny Dykstra sustained a stroke earlier this week and is recovering at a Los Angeles hospital, the New York Post reported on Thursday....
Wait until you hear what the Kansas City Royals want to do
If you think the Oakland A’s have a lot of nerve in asking for taxpayers to fund their new stadium on the Las Vegas strip to the tune of $380 million in public funding, wait until you hear what the Royals are doing in Kansas City. ...
Giants among favorites for quartet of unsigned stars
The San Francisco Giants struck out in their big swings to land Shohei Ohtani and other marquee names during the main wave of free agency, but remain in play for the quartet of big names who remain unsigned....
Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish (UCL sprain) to open season on IL
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish will begin the upcoming season on the injured list due to a sprained UCL in his pitching elbow....
Yankees sign RHP Lou Trivino, move OF Jasson Dominguez to 60-day IL
The New York Yankees signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a one-year contract for the 2024 season with a club option for 2025....
RHP Spencer Turnbull agrees to 1-year deal with Phillies
Right-hander Spencer Turnbull agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday....
Three-time World Series champion Don Gullett dies
Former major league left-hander Don Gullett, who was with the Cincinnati Reds for seven of his nine seasons and helped win three World Series titles for two clubs, died Wednesday. He was 73....