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South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants, AP source says
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco…
‘What if?’: NFL legend Tom Brady dreams of Montreal Expos career in ad
Long before he led the New England Patriots dynasty and won seven Super Bowl rings,…
Ohtani’s Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million…
Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with…
Blue Jays fans ‘heartbroken’ after Ohtani signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
The news that Shohei Ohtani has chosen to stay in Southern California has left Toronto…
A by-the-numbers look at Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani
A by-the-numbers look at new L.A. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani: 1: The number of professional…
Red Sox acquire Canadian OF Tyler O’Neill from Cardinals for 2 pitchers
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox acquired Canadian outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the St. Louis…
The Yankees made a vintage Steinbrenner move to land Juan Soto after a lousy 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto’s arrival is a sign the New York Yankees want…
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a…
Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione wins Hall of Fame’s Frick Award for broadcasting excellence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Castiglione, a Boston Red Sox radio announcer for 41 years,…
Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days…
Gerry Fraley wins BBWAA Career Excellence Award, top honor for baseball writers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gerry Fraley, a gregarious and tempestuous reporter over four decades until…
Music Review: Neil Young’s ‘Before and After’ offers one continuous stream of rarities
Leave it to Neil Young to give streaming songs a whole new meaning with a…
Jays voice and Frick nominee Dan Shulman recalls his formative days in broadcasting
TORONTO – When Dan Shulman was a first-year mathematics student at the University of Western…
Jim Leyland elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jim Leyland left his living room in Thornburg, Pennsylvania, and had…
MLB, union say there was 1 positive test among record 11,783 drug scans in the last year
NEW YORK (AP) — There was just one positive test resulting in discipline from among…
Jays GM feels ‘really good’ about team in place and opportunity to make it better
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had barely settled into his seat for a…
Padres give Mike Shildt another chance to manage 2 years after his Cardinals exit
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have given Mike Shildt another chance to…
Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins
TORONTO – Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark…
Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season
NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. had been waiting for this moment. “From the…
Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s injury remains mysterious. His dominance is clear. After captivating…
Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball will play its 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta,…
MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say
Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 after…
MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One of Rob Manfred’s first trips after his election as baseball…