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Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame
NEW YORK – Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for…
When it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.
NEW YORK – When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball’s Hall of Fame, Derek…
Hall of Famer Raines pulling for Expos teammate Walker ahead of 2020 HOF reveal
Tim Raines can speak from experience when he describes what Larry Walker might be feeling…
Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk wants 2017 Astros stripped of World Series
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk wants Major League Baseball to punish the 2017 Houston…
Former Walmart exec, Royals owner David Glass dies at 84
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Walmart Inc. chief executive David Glass, who owned the Kansas…
Votto, Morneau backing Canada’s Walker ahead of Hall of Fame vote reveal
Joey Votto admittedly didn’t pay much attention to fellow Canadian Larry Walker during his 17-year…
Analysis: Baseball has become a prisoner of technology
NEW YORK – Technology unleashed baseball’s Analytics Era, and now it’s holding the sport prisoner.…
Jays prospect Nate Pearson eager to take next step after strong 2019 season
TORONTO – A white Blue Jays uniform with No. 82 on the back hung in…
ESPN’s Mendoza: Fiers should have gone to MLB, not reporter
ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza says pitcher Mike Fiers should have gone to Major League Baseball…
New Mets manager Beltrán out amid sign-stealing scandal
NEW YORK – Carlos Beltrán, called out on a curveball again. So for the second…
Japanese pitcher Yamaguchi eager to fulfil MLB dream with Blue Jays
TORONTO – Shun Yamaguchi shifted his dreams to Major League Baseball when he saw fellow…
Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal
BOSTON – Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system…
Angels acquire pitcher Matt Andriese from Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – The Los Angeles Angels have acquired relief pitcher Matt Andriese from the Arizona…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump’s fate rests with McConnell in impeachment trial WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump needs…
Hinch, GM fired for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair
HOUSTON – The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal cost manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff…
Drury, Blue Jays agree to $2.05 million, 1-year contract
TORONTO – Utilityman Brandon Drury and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $2.05 million,…
Leagues finally cash in on sports betting by selling data
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Professional sports leagues struck out in their quest for a cut…
Yamaguchi can earn $9.15M over 2 years with Blue Jays
TORONTO – Pitcher Shun Yamaguchi is guaranteed $6.35 million as part of his two-year contract…
Shaw ready for bounce-back opportunity with Blue Jays after tough 2019
The biggest lesson Travis Shaw took away from a disappointing 2019 season is that 2020…
Yankees’ Germán suspended 81 games for domestic violence
NEW YORK – Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán will miss the first 63 games of the…
Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to Minnesota
DALLAS – The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild at…
Blue Jays officially sign Yamaguchi to two-year, $6.35-million contract
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi…
MLB pitcher Rich Hill and wife arrested at Patriots game
BOSTON – Free agent pitcher Rich Hill and his wife were arrested outside Saturday’s New…
AP source: Ryu, Blue Jays agree to $80 million, 4-year deal
Hyun-Jin Ryu is headed north of the border to a Toronto Blue Jays team in…