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Former All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly retires after 13 years
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (163+ words) Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly retired Saturday after a 13-year career in which he collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series. "It's bittersweet, but what a ride it's been," Pressly said in a statement announcing his…...
Bill Schmidt named Athletics' special assistant to scouting
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (210+ words) WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Athletics hired former Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as the club's special assistant to the scouting department, the team announced Friday. Schmidt was appointed senior vice president and general manager of the Rockies in October…...
Twins add catcher Victor Caratini on 2-year deal, source says
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (196+ words) Catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. Caratini, 32, hit .259 last year in his second season with the Houston Astros and set career bests with 12 homers, 46 RBIs…...
Shortstop Luis Hernandez, 17, agrees to deal with Giants
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (484+ words) NEW YORK -- Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the top-rated prospect in this year's international amateur class, agreed to a deal Thursday with the San Francisco Giants on the first day of the 2026 international signing period after leaving the turmoil in his…...
Josh Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays, Burke to Reds in 3-team trade
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (333+ words) Josh Lowe (Tampa Bay Rays) with a Spectacular Hit Chicago White Sox, 09/09/2025 (0:43) The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went…...
Sources: Mets, Bo Bichette agree to 3-year, $126M contract
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (594+ words) Bo Bichette's 442-foot home run gives the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead and sees starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani taken out of the game. (1:08) The New York Mets, in a quick pivot after failing to sign Kyle Tucker, have agreed to a…...
What's next for Mets, Phillies, Braves, Marlins, Nationals
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (583+ words) Alden Gonz'lez breaks down the significance of Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers. (1:28) Elsewhere, the Atlanta Braves have addressed their biggest needs, the Philadelphia Phillies have been active -- with a huge move potentially on the horizon -- the Miami…...
Ranking 2026's top 15 USMNT U-21 prospects from Europe to MLS
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (960+ words) Shaka Hislop talks about the potential impact that travelling between World Cup group stage games could have on the USMNT. (1:17) Last year, it wasn't great. Now, when I first started trying to rank the prospects of America's top, um, prospects…...
In a cruel and unforgiving sport, Dalton Smith provides a welcome dose of joy
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (545+ words) The wave of travelling fans made their presence well known as they piled into McMahon's Irish pub in Brooklyn, likely causing the neighbours to wonder what on earth was going on. Well, the new world champion was in town. Dalton…...
Full list of underclassman declarations for 2026 NFL draft
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (417+ words) Josh Pate joins "Get Up" to discuss whether Dante Moore made the right move in staying another year at Oregon. (2:21) The 2026 NFL draft is three months away, so the class is starting to take shape. The deadline for underclassmen to…...