Major League Baseball (MLB)

MLB: Rangers hire Tommy Joseph as hitting coach

The Texas Rangers announced that former major-league first baseman Tommy Joseph has been hired as a hitting coach to complete second-year manager Skip Schumaker's staff. Joseph, 35, has spent the...

MLB: Cam Schlittler, Jacob Misiorowski unanimous Cy Young Award winners

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler and Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski took home the American League and...

MLB: Feds say indicted P Emmanuel Clase owed $700K in taxes

Former Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, who is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in a pitch-rigging...

MLB: Astros name Brad Ausmus as manager

The Houston Astros hired New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as their next manager on Wednesday. Ausmus, 57,...

MLB: Reports: Mets to meet with free-agent LHP Tarik Skubal

The New York Mets will meet with left-hander Tarik Skubal, the consensus top player on the free-agent market...

MLB: Nationals dreaming of wild card, Mets of escaping NL East cellar

For the Washington Nationals, a weekend series against the New York Mets is another chance to emerge as a serious contender in the National...

MLB: Resurgent Padres set sights on slumping Guardians

The playoff picture has become considerably better for the San Diego Padres, who will begin a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on...

MLB: Red Sox eager to build momentum in opener vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night, and both teams have rested...

MLB: Tigers’ Jackson Jobe bringing the heat to open key series vs. White Sox

When the Detroit Tigers traded away Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, they had a former top prospect waiting in the wings. Jackson Jobe missed most...

MLB: Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara strives to extend streak, fluster Reds

Sandy Alcantara will try to extend his latest scoreless streak for the Miami Marlins on Friday evening when he takes the mound against the...

MLB: Cardinals open crucial 11-game trip with 3 games vs. Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a day of rest on Thursday. They probably are going to need it. The Cardinals will begin an 11-game road...