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: With backs against playoff wall, D-backs need win against Rockies

Arizona understands that the odds of catching one of three teams sitting in National League wild-card positions are long, but the Diamondbacks aren't giving...

MLB: Angels hope to bounce back from tough loss to Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels will strive to bounce back from a demoralizing setback when they face the Athletics on Wednesday night in the finale...

MLB: Mets intent on delivering another blow to Rangers’ playoff hopes

The New York Mets removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green by signing him to a three-year deal Tuesday afternoon. Hours later, the Mets...

MLB: Cubs try again to clinch playoff spot vs. visiting Marlins

The Chicago Cubs will have their second chance to clinch a playoff spot on Wednesday when they host the Miami Marlins for the second...

MLB: Fresh off extended break, Braves’ Chris Sale takes aim at Reds

Chris Sale will get his final tuneup before the postseason when he takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the visiting Cincinnati Reds...

MLB: Red Sox seek to escape doldrums as Guardians continue quest for division title

The Boston Red Sox hope to shift some momentum in advance of the playoffs when they host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in...