Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Bochy adds to legacy with 4th World Series title, and 1st for Rangers, in his return to majors

The longer Bruce Bochy was away from baseball, the more he missed the game

Bochy adds to legacy with 4th World Series title, and 1st for Rangers, in his return to majors
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Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen

The Atlanta Braves have re-signed right-handed reliever Joe Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering their bullpen

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
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Nelson Cruz retires at age 43 after hitting 464 homers in 19 seasons

Nelson Cruz says he is retiring at age 43 after hitting 464 home runs in 19 major league seasons

Nelson Cruz retires at age 43 after hitting 464 homers in 19 seasons
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Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday

Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began the day following the Texas Rangers’ first World Series title

Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
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World Series averaged 9.11 million viewers, making it the least-watched Fall Classic in TV history

The Texas Rangers' 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first championship on Wednesday night drew the largest audience of this World Series

World Series averaged 9.11 million viewers, making it the least-watched Fall Classic in TV history
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has undergone left shoulder surgery and anticipated being sidelined until next summer

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer
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Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasons

Joey Votto’s $20 million option for 2024 was declined by the Reds, making the first baseman a free agent and likely ending his career with Cincinnati after 17 seasons

Reds decline $20M option on Joey Votto, likely ending Cincinnati career after 17 seasons
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Joey Votto posts a video thanking Cincinnati after Reds decline his contract option and let him go

Joey Votto's time with the Cincinnati Reds apparently is over, and he's taken to social media to thank the fans

Joey Votto posts a video thanking Cincinnati after Reds decline his contract option and let him go
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Chapman, Kiermaier win 4th Gold Gloves; rookies Volpe and Doyle also win

Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves, while New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe and Colorado rookie center fielder Brenton Doyle were among 13 first-time winners

Chapman, Kiermaier win 4th Gold Gloves; rookies Volpe and Doyle also win
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Marlins hire Peter Bendix to lead their front office. He leaves his job as Rays GM for Miami

The Miami Marlins have hired Tampa Bay general manager Peter Bendix to head their baseball operations department

Marlins hire Peter Bendix to lead their front office. He leaves his job as Rays GM for Miami
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Guardians hire former All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt as their new manager to replace Terry Francona

The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona

Guardians hire former All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt as their new manager to replace Terry Francona
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Chicago Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move

The Chicago Cubs have hired manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee, landing the former big leaguer with a record-breaking contract and firing David Ross in a tandem of surprising moves

Chicago Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move
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New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says

The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision

New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says
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Domingo Germán cut by Yanks 5 months after perfect game, 3 months after starting alcohol treatment

Domingo Germán became a free agent when he refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the New York Yankees, five months after he pitched Major League Baseball’s 24th perfect game and three months after he entered alcohol abuse treatment

Domingo Germán cut by Yanks 5 months after perfect game, 3 months after starting alcohol treatment
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Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the market

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was among seven players given $20,325,000 qualifying offers by their former teams as the free agent market opened for 168 players

Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the market
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Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL MVP award, along with teammates Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers

Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman
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If you think the World Series sped by, it did. 9-inning games averaged the fastest time in 27 years

Nine-inning World Series games averaged 3 hours, 1 minute, the fastest since 1996, according to the Elias Sports Bureau

If you think the World Series sped by, it did. 9-inning games averaged the fastest time in 27 years
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Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at MLB's general manager meetings

The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start

Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at MLB's general manager meetings
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Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided that Bryce Harper is the team’s first baseman of the future, which means the franchise is also moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins

Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins
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The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues

The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived

The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
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Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears

A devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans have sent “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas

Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
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The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' Parra

Gerardo Parra — of “Baby Shark” fame — will be the new first base coach for the Washington Nationals as part of a series of changes to manager Dave Martinez’s staff

The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' Parra
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Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says

Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press

Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says
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For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up

Craig Counsell was ready for a new challenge and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to manage the Chicago Cubs

For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up
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Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fall

Carlos Mendoza began his tenure as New York Mets manager emphasizing how close the team was to success in 2022, not how far it descended this year

Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fall

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