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Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (852+ words) Just 102 days after a thrilling World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first repeat champion in a quarter century, pitchers and catchers are back on the field Tuesday as spring training begins with an initial focus on…...
AHS announces 2026 Wall of Fame inductees
3+ week, 6+ day ago (99+ words) ALPENA " Six Alpena High School graduates are slated to be inducted into the Wall of Fame at the school. The former students excelled at sports, won titles, garner All-State honors, and set school record for today's athletes to chase. This…...
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (405+ words) Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason. He also was pursued by the Cubs before he signed a $120 million, three-year contract with Boston last February, with opt-outs after each of the first…...
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (691+ words) Tyler Skaggs mother, Debbie Skaggs, center, smiles in court after a settlement was reached in the wrongful death lawsuit by the family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs against the Los Angeles Angels in Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, Calif.,…...
Free agent reliever Jason Foley agrees to $2M, one-year contract with Giants
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) The 30-year-old Foley, a former closer for Detroit, was designated for assignment last month by the Detroit Tigers. He had shoulder surgery last May after leading the club with 28 saves in 2024. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister to…...
Reliever Gregory Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates finalize $7.75 million, 1-year contract
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (443+ words) PITTBURGH (AP) " Two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman and…...
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (618+ words) The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It's a major move for a Baltimore team that vowed to be aggressive following a last-place finish in the AL East. Alonso hit…...
Pirates agree to 1-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, AP source says
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (198+ words) The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman…...
Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writers
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (359+ words) Bonds and Clemens each received fewer than five votes Sunday from the committee that elected Jeff Kent. "I'm not surprised because I think there's overlap and obviously discussions among the writers and we have writers represented on that committee," Hall…...
ESPN’s first baseball game next season will be Mets-Dodgers on MLB Jackie Robinson Day
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (265+ words) The network also announced on Monday it will air a matchup between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals on Memorial Day (May 25). ESPN will air 30 games this season under a reworked three-year deal that begins next season. ESPN…...