3+ hour, 15+ min ago   (463+ words) DETROIT — Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the three-time Cy Young Award winner threw as hard as he has in more…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (594+ words) NEW YORK — After missing more than three months, Aaron Judge is ready to return to the New York Yankees. The three-time MVP was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night, an off day for the Yankees. They open a…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (438+ words) PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s Ol’ Crimson flag has been named the first recipient of ESPN College GameDay’s new Hall of Fan honor, recognizing a tradition that has appeared on the program for 338 consecutive broadcasts. ESPN announced the recognition Saturday…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (152+ words) BOSTON — With rosters expanding to 28 today, Sept. 1, the Mariners have officially called up outfielder Lazaro Montes and left-handed pitcher Hoby Milner from the Tacoma Rainiers. The 21-year-old Montes currently has a.249 batting average, with nearly 100 runs and 38 home runs. Montes…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (257+ words) SEATTLE — Major League Baseball named Mariners’ catcher Cal Raleigh the American League Player of the Week for the week of August 24-30. This is the third time Raleigh has received this honor in his career. He earned the award twice in…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (213+ words) A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday. Oswaldo Pirela, who is from Venezuela and lives in Arizona, was back home with…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (288+ words) PHOENIX — Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, Kevin Gausman gave up just three hits over seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 on Monday night. The Cubs moved to 5 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (214+ words) SAN FRANCISCO — Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder after he was injured Friday making a diving catch against Arizona. Manager Terry Francona made the announcement Monday before the opener of a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (280+ words) SEATTLE, Wash. — Going to a Mariners game can be a time of joy, other times it’s just nine straight innings of disappointment, but according to a new study, it can be a quite affordable experience, as well. According to a…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (287+ words) HOUSTON — General manager Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday, when it was tied for first place in the AL West. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of…...