MLB

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of…

Cam Cannarella agrees with the Miami Marlins as 313 of top 315 MLB draft picks sign
NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella agreed with the Miami Marlins on a…

Tigers acquire Paddack from division rival Twins to plug rotation hole from Olson’s injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the…

Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, slowed by injuries and scrambling to…

Bristol Motor Speedway game tops 85,000 in ticket sales, will break MLB attendance record
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — The Speedway Classic will break Major League Baseball’s single-game, regular-season attendance…

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says
CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a…

MLB-leading Toronto Blue Jays will be buyers at Thursday’s trade deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays are the best team in baseball with a 63-43 record heading…

Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of…

Tale of 3 A’s cities: Oakland left behind, Sacramento a temporary stop, Las Vegas awaits
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Those chants of “sell the team” that rang from every…
Rays look to end 7-game road slide, play the Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays (53-53, fourth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (57-48, second…
Cubs visit the Brewers to open 3-game series
Chicago Cubs (62-43, first in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (62-43, second in the…
Angels begin 3-game series against the Rangers
Texas Rangers (56-50, third in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (51-55, fourth in…
Twins host the Red Sox to begin 3-game series
Boston Red Sox (57-50, third in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (50-55, fourth in…

Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Hall of Fame induction ceremonies
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki…

Blue Jays place all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on seven-day IL with concussion
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day…