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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed Sunday to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move.
Mets reach 2-year deal with infielder Jorge Polanco after losing Pete Alonso, AP source says
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Mets have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Saturday.
LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose
Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The president of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team testified Friday in a wrongful death lawsuit that the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tough for the club and he wished he had known sooner about drug use by the player and one of the team's employees.
Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Colorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit on Wednesday with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters.
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday 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 .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs this year for the New York Mets, posting an .871 OPS that was his highest since he hit a record 53 home runs as a rookie in 2019. Alonso turned 31 on Sunday.
New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies' Kyle Schwarber
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
For Kyle Schwarber, his new contracts and newborns seem to go together.
Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 7:54 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing Tuesday to a $150 million, five-year contract.
Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Kristie Ackert, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Mike Trout, the U.S. captain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, remains under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A three-time All-Star who turns 32 on March 22, Díaz joins a Dodgers bullpen that struggled last season, causing the team to shift rookie Roki Sasaki to closer in the postseason. Relying on a 97-98 mph fastball and slider, Díaz became a fan favorite at Citi Field, where horns blared and fans danced when he entered games to "Narco" by Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet.
White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago White Sox won Major League Baseball's amateur draft lottery Tuesday and will have the top selection for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977.
A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of sidestepping questions about Tarik Skubal
Kristie Ackert, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
A.J. Hinch has mastered the art of smiling and sidestepping the one question he keeps hearing at the MLB winter meetings.
Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees. Ohtani received 29 of 47 votes in balloting among sports journalists from the AP and its members. The AP award has been given out since 1931. The Japanese baseball superstar's two-way dominance culminated in a repeat World Series title for his Los Angeles Dodgers. Among Ohtani's goals for 2026 are staying healthy so he can play in every game and to keep working on his English-speaking skills so he bridge the gap with his U.S. fans.
Roberts says World Baseball Classic a 'very delicate' matter for Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Admitting participation by Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the World Baseball Classic is "very delicate" following a World Series that stretched into November, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't sure whether any limits will be placed on his team's Japanese stars.
Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writers
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:20 p.m. | Save Story
With Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens facing only one more chance under the current rules to get into baseball's Hall of Fame, the Hall chairman thinks they were turned down because contemporary era committee members evaluate the Steroids Era in the same manner as baseball writers.
Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions.
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 7 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, has died. He was 79.
Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets
Jerry Beach, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 5 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
Devin Williams could be the closer for the New York Mets next season. Or he might be a setup man for Edwin Díaz.
MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 4 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Roughly a month after the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a scintillating seven-game World Series triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Major League Baseball Players' Association gathered in Arizona this week to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December.
Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 4 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
