Major League Baseball (MLB)

MLB: All-Star catcher, manager Bob Boone dies at 78

Bob Boone, a decorated catcher who won the 1980 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies, died Monday at the age of 78. The Major League Baseball Players Association and Boone's...

MLB: Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, Reds’ Sal Stewart win MLB Rookie of the Year awards

Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart were named American League and National League...

MLB: Report: Nationals agree to 4-year extension with OF Jacob Young

The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year, $23 million extension with outfielder Jacob Young, MLB.com reported Friday. The deal...

MLB: Reports: Dodgers to part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates

The Los Angeles Dodgers will part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates, multiple outlets reported Friday. Bates, who has...

MLB: Jays issue statement on Anthony Santander’s anti-Muslim posts

After Toronto outfielder Anthony Santander shared a series of anti-Muslim videos on his social media account, the Blue...

MLB: Royals’ Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A’s

Right-hander Michael Wacha will have a tough act to follow on Monday night when he takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals in...

MLB: Braves’ Matt Olson eager to continue power display vs. Twins

Matt Olson continues to impress, even if his manager sometimes struggles to find the right words to describe his achievements. "He's just a special player...

MLB: Mets, Padres bringing resurgent, powerful offenses into series

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres acted in polar-opposite fashions at the trade deadline. But two weeks later, they're equally resurgent. The Mets will...

MLB: Nolan Arenado’s status in doubt as D-backs begin series at Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox might not have to worry about facing Nolan Arenado when they begin a three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks...

MLB: Tigers visit Pirates in matchup of teams clinging to wild-card dreams

The Detroit Tigers enter Monday night's opener of a three-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh having lost three games in a row but...

MLB: Now in playoff position, Orioles out for 4-game road sweep of Rays

Tampa native Pete Alonso has returned home in Baltimore Orioles colors and tormented his hometown club. The slugging first baseman and his resurgent teammates...