Baseball Page 786 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Reds' Jonathan India agrees to two-year deal, avoids arbitration
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India agreed to a two-year, $8.8 million contract on Friday to avoid an upcoming arbitration hearing....
MLB bans ex-Mets GM Billy Eppler through 2024 postseason
Major League Baseball has placed former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler on its ineligible list through the end of the 2024 postseason after an investigation found he violated rules that govern the use of the injury list, MLB announced Friday....
Phillies' Brandon Marsh has surgery, to be ready for Opening Day
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh underwent left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery Friday....
Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber retires
Two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Friday after 13 seasons....
Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw targets July/August return
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is targeting a post-All-Star-break return from shoulder surgery as he embarks on the 17th season with the only organization he has known....
Reports: Rangers OF Adolis Garcia agrees to 2-year contract
Postseason star Adolis Garcia and the Texas Rangers avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a two-year contract on Thursday, the Dallas Morning News reported....
Tampa Bay Rays extend contracts of Kevin Cash, Erik Neander
The Tampa Bay Rays have extended the contracts of manager Kevin Cash and Erik Neander, the president of baseball operations, the team announced Thursday....
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins record $19.9M salary in arbitration
The Toronto Blue Jays' hard-hitting first baseman/designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up big in the offseason, winning his argument for $19.9 million this season from an arbitration panel on Wednesday....
Orioles acquire Nick Maton from Tigers
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility man Nick Maton from the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations....
Report: Free-agent C Gary Sanchez signing with Brewers
Free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez is signing a one-year, $7 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, MLB Network reported Wednesday night....
50 things to be excited about 50 days before MLB Opening Day
We are 50 days away from the MLB’s opening day, so let’s take a look at 50 things of note for the 2024 season....
Phillies claim RHP Max Castillo off waivers from Red Sox
The Philadelphia Phillies claimed right-hander Max Castillo off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday....
Angels acquire RHP Guillermo Zuniga from Cardinals
The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-hander Guillermo Zuniga from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations....
Twins sign slugger Carlos Santana, RHP Jay Jackson
The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Carlos Santana and right-hander Jay Jackson to one-year contracts on Wednesday....
Red Sox go Hollywood, to star in two Netflix projects
It's unlikely the rebuilding Boston Red Sox will be favored to win the World Series — or even the American League East — in 2024, but they will be getting the star treatment nonetheless....
Astros give 2B Jose Altuve 5-year contract extension
The Houston Astros awarded longtime second baseman Jose Altuve with a five-year contract extension on Tuesday....
Mets sign veteran LHP Jake Diekman to 1-year deal
Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman signed a one-year deal with the New Yok Mets on Tuesday with a club option for 2025....
Las Vegas mayor: A's belong in Oakland
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman isn't exactly extending a warm embrace to the Oakland Athletics, who plan to build a $1.5 billion stadium in her city....
Someone is finally standing up to the Las Vegas sports juggernaut
A Nevada teacher’s union doesn’t believe that $380 million in public funds that could be put towards education should be used to fund the new home of the Las Vegas A’s, and they’re suing to stop it. ...
Phillies acquire RHP Michael Rucker from Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired reliever Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations....