MLB
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Mariners hope to have unearthed pitching gem in Chris Flexen
Mar 06, 2021 6:00 am - This past offseason was not going to be the time the Seattle Mariners made a bevy of high-priced moves in free agency. Not with the team focused on getting its young pro...
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Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Mar 06, 2021 6:00 am - Shohei Ohtani figured he'd be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasons. A few batters in, the Los Angeles Angels' two-way sensation reached ba...
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Crochet looks to make impact out of Sox's bullpenMar 06, 2021 12:00 am - As if the White Sox rebuild wasn't painful enough, seemingly one key pitcher after another went down with Tommy John surgery. Over the three-year stretch (2017-19) when ...
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Cubs spring training at Catalina Island a real paradiseMar 06, 2021 12:00 am - The newsreel camera pans across a group standing or kneeling at attention and wearing uniforms with the word "Chicago" emblazoned across the front. Manager Charlie Grimm...
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Pitcher Sam Dyson banned 1 yr under domestic violence policy
Mar 05, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Pitcher Sam Dyson was suspended for the 2021 season by Major League Baseball on Friday under the domestic violence policy of the league and the players' ...
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A's third baseman Matt Chapman thrilled to be back on field
Mar 05, 2021 6:00 am - OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Matt Chapman lunged to his right for a diving stop on a sharp grounder by Kurt Suzuki, leapt to his feet and fired a one-hopper to first in plenty...
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OF Jarrod Dyson finalizes $1.5M deal, returns to Royals
Mar 05, 2021 6:00 am - SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Outfielder Jarrod Dyson returned to the Kansas City Royals, finalizing a $1.5 million, one-year contract on Friday. The 36-year-old, who helped th...
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Column: With DH shelved, another year of hapless NL swings
Mar 05, 2021 6:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Get ready for another season - hopefully, the last - of the most hapless act in sports. Pitchers trying to pass themselves off as hitters. Pity those like...
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Big smile, swing: Indians slugger Reyes eyes consistent '21
Mar 05, 2021 6:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Early in training camp, Indians slugger Franmil Reyes overheard one of the team's clubhouse attendants who was cleaning baseballs comment that they didn...
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Alderson: `Some of our players aren't defensive geniuses'
Mar 05, 2021 6:00 am - New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr. were brought in to help with their gloves. 'œWh...