Baseball Page 955 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
A's Jenny Cavnar makes history as first MLB permanent play-by-play voice
Jenny Cavnar was named the lead play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, making her the first woman in MLB history to be a team's primary voice....
Report: Giants agree to 3-year deal with OF Jorge Soler
Free agent outfielder Jorge Soler, the 2021 World Series MVP who is coming off an All-Star season, agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday night....
Mets GM calls Pete Alonso free agency 'most likely outcome'
If the New York Mets expect to keep slugging first baseman Pete Alonso beyond 2024, they're likely going to have to wait until he hits the free-agent market, Mets general manager David Stearns said Monday....
Marlins add Sam Mondry-Cohen as VP of player personnel
The Miami Marlins hired Sam Mondry-Cohen on Monday as vice president of player personnel, while Sara Goodrum was added as director of special projects and Brandon Mann was hired as pitching strategist....
MLB umps Jeff Nelson and Ed Hickox announce retirement
MLB umpires Jeff Nelson and Ed Hickox both announced their retirement, while Ryan Wills and Clint Vondrak were promoted full time to the major league staff on Monday....
BP session has Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani optimistic for opener
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., and put on another of his patented shows....
Reports: Pirates add C Yasmani Grandal on 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates are signing free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal, multiple outlets reported Monday....
Reports: Padres bringing back Jurickson Profar on 1-year deal
The San Diego Padres are in agreement with utilityman Jurickson Profar on a one-year deal worth $1 million to return for the 2024 season, multiple outlets reported Monday....
Marlins sent LHP Steven Okert to Twins for INF/OF Nick Gordon
The Miami Marlins traded left-handed reliever Steven Okert to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday for utility player Nick Gordon....
Orioles All-Star closer Felix Bautista undergoes two procedures
Baltimore Orioles All-Star closer Felix Bautista underwent two procedures on his pitching elbow Friday, but the club said it won't hinder his projected 2025 return from Tommy John surgery....
Vegas mayor not sold on A's move?; Corey Kluber calls it quits; 50 reasons to be amped about 2024 season
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. - Julie DiCaro Read More...
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....