MLB
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After successful debut, Ross looks to get even better as Cubs managerDec 19, 2020 12:00 am - New president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer still has nearly two months before spring training is tentatively scheduled to open, but the Cubs still don't know who is ...
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Baseball Way Back: The Sox and Comiskey were a big part of Jean Shepherd's AmericaDec 19, 2020 12:00 am - Since its release in 1983, "A Christmas Story" has become a staple of the year-end holiday TV diet, joining such classics as "Scrooge" and "It's a Wonderful Life." Viewe...
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Indians manager Francona says team's name change "correct"
Dec 18, 2020 6:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Manager Terry Francona praised the Cleveland Indians for trying to 'œdo the right thing'ť with a name change that was inevitable - and necessary. On Fri...
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Cubs agree to nonguaranteed deal with Jonathan Holder
Dec 17, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs and free-agent reliever Jonathan Holder have agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract that is not guaranteed. Holder can earn $150,000 in ...
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Keynan Middleton agrees to $800,000 deal with Mariners
Dec 17, 2020 6:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners kept up their bullpen overhaul Wednesday by agreeing to an $800,000, one-year contract with right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton. ...
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Former Yankees relief pitcher Holder signs with CubsDec 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Cubs agreed to a non-guaranteed contract with relief pitcher Jonathan Holder on Thursday. The right-hander spent the his first five major-league seasons with the Yan...
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MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league
Dec 16, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Willie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin's big league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige may add nearly 150 victor...
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Cubs' Ross knew changes loomed, not shocked by Epstein exit
Dec 16, 2020 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - When David Ross became the Chicago Cubs manager prior to last season, he knew he might not work with president of baseball operations Theo Epstein for too...
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Twins' Morse given Fishel Award for PR excellence by MLB
Dec 16, 2020 6:00 am - Minnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence by Major League Baseball. The Twins senior d...
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48-year-old Manny Ramirez is back in baseball Down Under
Dec 16, 2020 6:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Manny Ramirez - yes, that Manny Ramirez - is back in baseball Down Under. The now 48-year-old former Boston Red Sox legend and 12-time Major League Basebal...