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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: White Sox, out of first in AL Central, still in ‘good spot’ as they meet Tigers

An extended slump has knocked the Chicago White Sox from their familiar perch atop the American League Central. The White Sox hardly see the setback...

MLB: Phillies continue pursuit of playoffs in opener vs. Mets

Zack Wheeler is the lone member of the Philadelphia Phillies' rotation who isn't scheduled to pitch this week against the New York Mets. That's probably...

MLB: Rangers continue quest for AL West title vs. Red Sox

The Texas Rangers will have plenty to play for when they wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday...

MLB: Twins turn to Taj Bradley (190 strikeouts) in series opener vs. Angels

The Minnesota Twins will begin their final road trip of the season on Thursday night when they open a four-game series with the Los...

MLB: Astros strive for better production in finale vs. Royals

The Houston Astros surged past the Texas Rangers and into first place in the American League West on July 31 and owned a three-game...

MLB: Michael King, rising Padres pursue another victory over Rockies

The San Diego Padres, with their playoff prospects looking stronger than ever, will attempt to wrap up a series win against the Colorado Rockies...