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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: Fading Phillies keeping upbeat ahead of crucial contest vs. Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies have their backs against the wall with their postseason hopes in serious jeopardy. The Phillies hope to snap out of their late-season...

MLB: For White Sox, work remains against Rockies

With a spot in the American League playoffs assured but seeding still to be determined, the Chicago White Sox realize they only can concern...

MLB: Rangers determined to stay positive in rematch vs. Twins

The Texas Rangers have no time to dwell on their latest setback. They still are tied with the Houston Astros for first place in the...

MLB: Blue Jays seek to take series from Reds, end season on positive note

Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has been a bright spot for the Toronto Blue Jays in their disappointing season. He had two doubles and three RBIs...

MLB: Tigers’ Justin Verlander to make final career start in matchup vs. Pirates

Justin Verlander's last career appearance will come at the perfect place: Detroit. The rest of his final season didn't go as planned. The future Hall...

MLB: Dodgers LHP Blake Snell tests playoff readiness against Giants

Left-hander Blake Snell will get an opportunity to prove he's healthy and deserving of a spot in the postseason rotation when he starts for...