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Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 12:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade. Young ace Jacob Misiorowski threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball, rookie Cooper Pratt got two more hits and two RBIs, and Milwaukee beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to set off a long-awaited celebration among thousands of Brewers fans in attendance at Tropicana Field. Misiorowski left the game because of a right calf cramp, but a stellar Milwaukee bullpen had little trouble closing it out.