Baseball

MLB: Report: Red Sox, Jake Bauers agree to 4-year, $58M deal

The Boston Red Sox and first baseman Jake Bauers have agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract, ESPN reported Friday. Bauers, 31, is coming off a breakout season with the...

MLB: Braves, reliever Evan Phillips agree to three-year, $35M deal

Free-agent reliever Evan Phillips agreed to a three-year, $35 million deal with the Braves. The right-hander returns to Atlanta...

MLB: Yordan Alvarez, Pete Crow-Armstrong named MVPs by unanimous vote

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez and Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were unanimously selected as the...

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...

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: Angels pursue rare three-game sweep in matchup vs. Mariners

The Los Angeles Angels will try to complete just their second three-game series sweep of the season when they face the Seattle Mariners on...

MLB: Robbie Ray, Padres determined to rebound vs. Rockies

The San Diego Padres had been unbeatable for more than a week, but they ran into a hungry Colorado Rockies team Tuesday night in...

MLB: Astros turn to Cristian Javier in rematch vs. Royals

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced that third baseman Carlos Correa will miss the remainder of the season, effectively ending his bid to return...

MLB: D-backs in must-win situation against Marlins as season dwindles

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the final game of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday after losing a golden opportunity to tighten...

MLB: Rangers face Red Sox, hope to gain ground on Astros in AL West

The Texas Rangers are gaining momentum at the right time and will attempt to stretch their winning streak to four games when they face...

MLB: Braves, closing in on another NL East title, face Cubs

The Atlanta Braves continue to inch closer to the National League East crown. With a magic number of five, Atlanta (89-63) will turn to a...