MLB
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Acing it: Success of Nats, Astros puts attention on starters
Nov 13, 2019 6:00 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Washington went against baseball's trend toward bulked-up bullpens, dedicating 39% of its payroll to three starting pitchers: Max Scherzer, Step...
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Rebecca Veeck, daughter of St. Paul Saints owner, dies at 27
Nov 13, 2019 6:00 am - ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The life of Rebecca Veeck, daughter of St. Paul Saints owner and president Mike Veeck, will be celebrated next month in Charleston, South Carolina...
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Astros sign stealing charges latest to tarnish reputation
Nov 13, 2019 6:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - Not too long ago, the Houston Astros were the feel-good story of baseball. Led by their diminutive Venezuelan dynamo and featuring smart play on the field...
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Boras bashes lack of competition, senses faster-paced market
Nov 13, 2019 6:00 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Baseball's most prominent agent criticized teams for a lack of competition, proclaiming rebuilding teams have caused four straight years of atte...
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La Russa joins Angels as senior adviser for baseball ops
Nov 12, 2019 6:00 am - ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Tony La Russa has been hired by the Los Angeles Angels as senior adviser for baseball operations. Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Tuesday...
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White Sox hire Coolbaugh as assistant hitting coach
Nov 12, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox have hired Scott Coolbaugh as their assistant hitting coach. The White Sox announced the move Tuesday. He will work with new hitting...
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Shildt wins NL Manager of the Year days after mom's death
Nov 12, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom's side, tagging along with her to work at a Double-A ballpark and picking up odd jobs around the clubho...
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MLB checking into report '17 Astros stole signs, broke rules
Nov 12, 2019 6:00 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during hom...
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Red Sox say Pedroia hopes to return next season
Nov 12, 2019 6:00 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Dustin Pedroia is hoping to return to the Boston Red Sox next year after playing in just nine games during the past two seasons because of his i...
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Former White Sox pitcher Farquhar backs up claims of sign-stealing by AstrosNov 12, 2019 12:00 am - Already reeling from losing the World Series to the Washington Nationals despite being heavily favored and firing assistant Mike Taubman for his outburst against three f...