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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 4 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor Wednesday as "cheaters" during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime.

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 3 - 7:51 p.m. | Save Story
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 3 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday.

Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 3 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Mariners have hired Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, the team said Tuesday.

The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four members of the World Series champions who are finalists for baseball's biggest individual awards.

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

Fraud trial underway in New York for Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
The trial of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is underway in New York on charges that they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting on individual pitches. Their careers and possibly their freedom are at stake in the jury trial that began Monday with jury selection in in Brooklyn federal court. Several professional baseball players, including catchers and baseball executives, are among witnesses likely to testify. Clase is the Guardians' former closer while Ortiz was a starter when they were charged in November 2025. Both have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges and are on non-disciplinary leave from the club without pay.

Jerry Koosman, who got final out in the 1969 Miracle Mets' World Series victory, dies at 83
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 2 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Jerry Koosman, an All-Star left-hander who got the final out of the Miracle Mets' shocking 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles, died Sunday. He was 83.

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 2 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are on the Hall of Fame's contemporary era committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires. The committee meets Dec. 6 at the winter meetings in San Diego. Former general managers Sandy Alderson and Brian Sabean are on the ballot along with the late Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner and former player, broadcaster and National League president Bill White. The 16 voters' identities will be revealed closer to the meeting, and 75% of the vote is needed for election. Inductees will be honored next July along with players voted in by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Japanese players Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh enter MLB posting system
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 1 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Infielder Teruaki Sato of the Central League's Hanshin Tigers and right-handers Kaima Taira of the Saitama Seibu Lions and Hiromi Itoh of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Pacific League are entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Monday until Dec. 16.

AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for 2027
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 31 - 7:16 p.m. | Save Story
The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen.

Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 30 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market Friday and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets.

Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 30 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager Friday.

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 30 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name.

MLB's 2027 season threatened with lockout looming when labor deal expires Dec. 1
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 29 - 4:53 p.m. | Save Story
When Jake Bauers gloved the final out of the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series triumph, it might have ended the last Major League Baseball game for a long time.

Milwaukee is closing schools for the Brewers' long-awaited World Series title parade Friday
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 29 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series title.

Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
Like so many Milwaukee fans, Christian Yelich took a moment while celebrating the Brewers' first World Series title to remember a man he wished had been around to see it.

Rays become third team to lose first three World Series, joining Brooklyn Dodgers, Detroit Tigers
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 29 - 12:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Tampa Bay Rays joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams to lose in their first three World Series appearances. The Rays were beaten by the Milwaukee Brewers, who took the title for the first time by winning Game 5 by a 4-1 score. Manager Kevin Cash said the team is "banged up and hurting." Drew Rasmussen, who started on short rest, allowed one run and two hits over four innings. The Rays led the AL East from mid-May and topped the American League with 98 wins. Closer Bryan Baker said the team should use this as motivation to keep working.

The Miz caps a likely Cy Young season with poise in Brewers' World Series clincher
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 29 - 12:22 a.m. | Save Story
Jacob Misiorowski rushed out of the third base dugout, his long arms raised high, then hugged and jumped with his Milwaukee Brewers teammates on the diamond where they had just won the first World Series title in the franchise's 58 seasons.

