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Justin Smoak signs one-year, US$3.9 million deal with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO – Justin Smoak signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth US$3.9 million on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.
Police: Puig and bouncer come to blows; outfielder sustains swollen eye, bruises; no charges
MIAMI – Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig sustained a swollen eye and facial bruises during a fight with a bouncer.
How Canadian scout Jim Stevenson found this year’s Cy Young award winners
From Clayton Kershaw to Cliff Lee, veteran baseball scout Jim Stevenson has seen plenty of talent over the years.
NHL hopes three-on-three tournament replacing game spices up all-star weekend
TORONTO – Anyone watching the NHL all-star game in recent years knew it was broken, so the league and players are trying something different to fix it.
Cubs’ Joe Maddon wins NL Manager of Year; Jeff Banister gets AL nod in 1st season with Rangers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Joe Maddon and Jeff Banister were a huge hit in their new jobs. Now, immediate team success has reaped individual rewards.
Gift Guide: You don’t have to watch video on your phone; these gadgets project it to your TV
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Watching video on a phone or personal computer can sometimes feel less than awesome — not to mention kind of lonely, given the limited viewing angle of the small screen.
Marco Estrada signs two-year deal with Toronto Blue Jays worth $26 million
TORONTO – Marco Estrada will help the Toronto Blue Jays defend their American League East pennant next season.
Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson wins Silver Slugger Award
Toronto’s Josh Donaldson is a Silver Slugger Award winner for the first time in his career.
Blue Jays’ Josh Donaldson and David Price up for MVP and Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Josh Donaldson and David Price of the Toronto Blue Jays are finalists for the American League MVP award and Cy Young Award respectively.
Manfred hopeful for Cuba game; owners to discuss netting; Rose decision by end of year
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred remains hopeful a big league team will play an exhibition game in Cuba during spring training.
Judge throws out arbitration decision that said MASN owes Nats $298 million for 2012-16 rights
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A New York state judge has thrown out an arbitration decision that said the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, which is controlled by the Baltimore Orioles, owes the Washington Nationals about $298 million for the team’s 2012-16 television rights.
Blue Jays’ Donaldson, Nationals’ Harper win 2015 Hank Aaron awards
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Josh Donaldson is the American League’s winner of the 2015 Hank Aaron award.
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, businessman Stephen Bronfman pen letter to MLB teams
MONTREAL – Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and prominent businessman Stephen Bronfman sent a letter to all 30 Major League Baseball teams to highlight the city as a prime candidate for a future club.
Major League Baseball doesn’t have a black manager after Lloyd McClendon’s firing
Here’s a stat Major League Baseball would like to change: There are no African-American managers in the game.
Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer to sing national anthem at Game 1 of World Series
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will perform the national anthem at Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.