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Astros sign stealing charges latest to tarnish reputation
HOUSTON – Not too long ago, the Houston Astros were the feel-good story of baseball.…
Giants hire Gabe Kapler as manager to replace Bruce Bochy
SAN FRANCISCO – Gabe Kapler might need years to match the popularity of his predecessors…
Blue Jays name Ken Huckaby as manager of triple-A Buffalo Bisons
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have named Ken Huckaby as manager of the triple-A…
Acing it: Success of Nats, Astros puts attention on starters
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Washington went against baseball’s trend toward bulked-up bullpens, dedicating 39% of its…
Indians Carrasco, Perez honoured for strong 2019 seasons
CLEVELAND – Carlos Carrasco’s courage while fighting cancer and community service earned him another post-seasonhonour.…
MLB union unhappy with Braves GM’s ‘connecting’ comment
NEW YORK – Two days into the free agent market, the players’ association already is…
Crisis throws curve ball at opening of Venezuelan baseball
CARACAS, Venezuela – Maria Graciela Briceno and her two best friends squeezed into their seats…
Cardinals extend contracts of Shildt, Mozeliak and Girsch
ST. LOUIS – Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has been given a new three-year contract through…
Trump honours World Series champion Nationals at White House
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports Monday while honouring the World Series…
Strasburg opts out of Nats deal, $100M, to become free agent
NEW YORK – Stephen Strasburg opted out of the final four years of his contract…
Harrelson, Shannon among Frick Award finalists
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Former big league players Ken Harrelson and Mike Shannon are among the…
World Series goes 7 games but averages as third-least viewed
This year’s World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros went the distance but…
MLB in Montreal: Bronfman sees ‘another positive step’ in quest to bring team back
MONTREAL – A recent admission from the office of the mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla.…
Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title
HOUSTON – Stephen Strasburg paraded the MVP trophy for delirious fans packed behind the dugout.…
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 6 Houston 2 (Washington wins series 4-3) —…
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 6 Houston 2 (Washington wins series 4-3) —…
Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7
HOUSTON – It’s been an unconventional road to Game 7 of the World Series for…
Bregman regrets carrying bat to 1st after World Series homer
HOUSTON – Alex Bregman knocked a home run into the Crawford Boxes in the first…
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 7 Houston 2 (Series tied 3-3) — NHL…
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 7 Houston 2 (Series tied 3-3) — NHL…
Cole, powerful Astros hammer Nats 7-1, lead World Series 3-2
WASHINGTON – Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros went to Washington, hoping to snap out…
Aced out: Scherzer scratched, Nats fall behind Astros 3-2
WASHINGTON – Max Scherzer walked stiffly into the interview room, a bandage on the back…
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games MLB Post-Season World Series Houston 7 Washington 1 (Astros lead series 3-2) —…
Astros owner apologizes to SI reporter, retracts statement
NEW YORK – Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has sent a letter to a Sports…