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MLB proposes trimming pitch clock with runners on base, AP source says
Major League Baseball has proposed cutting the pitch clock from 20 seconds to 18 seconds…
MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball team owners are set to vote Thursday on…
Oakland A’s fans send MLB owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Boston Red Sox owner John Henry was sent a special “Stay…
Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners
PHOENIX (AP) — Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll were the types of exciting…
Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) — Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on…
The designated hitter hasn’t always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball…
Chicago White Sox announcer Jason Benetti moving to Detroit for TV play-by-play
DETROIT (AP) — Longtime Chicago White Sox announcer Jason Benetti is moving to Detroit to…
Shohei Ohtani is donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese schoolchildren
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Two-way star and coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is donating about…
The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old’s first job as MLB manager since 2014
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new…
Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at MLB’s general manager meetings
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a…
If you think the World Series sped by, it did. 9-inning games averaged the fastest time in 27 years
NEW YORK (AP) — If you think the World Series sped by, it did. Nine-inning…
New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — David Stearns said the New York Mets would “cast a wide…
Chapman, Kiermaier, Berríos win Gold Gloves; rookies Volpe and Doyle also win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their…
Joey Votto posts a video thanking Cincinnati after Reds decline his contract option and let him go
CINCINNATI (AP) — Canadian slugger Joey Votto posted a video on social media Sunday thanking…
World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge parade
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager took the stage to thunderous chants of “M-V-P!, M-V-P!”…
Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola…
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber…
Security prevents Rangers from celebrating in Chase Field pool after winning World Series
PHOENIX (AP) — There was no pool party for the Texas Rangers after winning the…
D-backs’ Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager’s leadoff single in 7th inning
PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen spent six innings looking like Don Larsen, the possibility of…
Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager etched his name alongside three Hall of Famers, hitting 1,270…
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks in Game 5
PHOENIX (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie…
Semien’s 5 RBIs, Seager’s home run lead Rangers over Diamondbacks 11-7 for 3-1 World Series lead
PHOENIX (AP) — Adolis García gathered Texas Rangers hitters in a clubhouse side room Tuesday…
Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager smashed a homer that rocketed off his bat at a…
Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-all
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Merrill Kelly called his four-season detour to South Korea a “Lost…