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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: Undeterred by loss to Marlins, Cubs vie to wrap up playoff spot

The Chicago Cubs will be on the brink of a playoff berth for the second straight year when they conclude the home portion of...

MLB: White Sox strive to pocket playoff berth in finale vs. Royals

Despite falling short in their latest performance against the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox remain in position to secure a postseason spot....

MLB: Paul Skenes closes underwhelming season with start vs. Cardinals

Paul Skenes will make his final start of a disappointing season as he tries to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a win over...

MLB: MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with...

MLB: Josh Naylor’s walk-off single in 10th propels Mariners past Astros

Josh Naylor lined a one-out single to center field with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to score the deciding...

MLB: Padres down Dodgers, grab solo lead in NL wild-card standings

Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with...