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Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract
The Associated Press | Updated Feb. 10 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career.
Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 10 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Isiah Kiner-Falefa saw the ball come off Daulton Varsho's bat and thought he would cross the plate from third base and get the Toronto Blue Jays their title.
Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 10 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than he was expecting because of a team meeting that went longer than planned.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to visit hand specialist
The Associated Press | Updated Feb. 10 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hand.
Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 9 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
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 ABS and WBC.
Red Sox acquire Caleb Durbin in trade with Brewers to address third base
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 9 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
Third baseman Caleb Durbin was traded to the Boston Red Sox in a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday after finishing third in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting last year.
The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP source says
Will Graves, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
From the field to the studio: Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto join NBC as MLB analysts
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 8 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have been hired as analysts by NBC when it returns to broadcasting Major League Baseball this year.
Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1
The Associated Press | Updated Feb. 7 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Baltimore Orioles won their salary arbitration case Saturday against pitcher Keegan Akin, the first victory for teams this year after five decisions in favor of players.
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
Jaimie Ding, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 7 - 4:37 a.m. | Save Story
A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 6 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico's WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 6 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 5 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 4 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.
Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
Ed White, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 4 - 6:51 p.m. | Save Story
Mickey Lolich, who earned three complete-game wins for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, has died. Lolich was the last Major League Baseball pitcher to achieve that feat in a single World Series. Denny McLain was the star of Detroit's pitching staff in '68, but Lolich was the Most Valuable Player of the Series, with a 1.67 ERA and a Game 7 victory on the road over Bob Gibson and the St. Louis Cardinals. Lolich jumping into catcher Bill Freehan's arms after Freehan caught a foul popup by Tim McCarver for the final out became an iconic image of Detroit's championship season. The Tigers say Lolich's wife told them he died Wednesday in hospice care. Mickey Lolich was 85.
Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million
The Associated Press | Updated Feb. 4 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to a record-setting salary arbitration hearing Wednesday, with the left-hander asking for $32 million and the Detroit Tigers offering $19 million.
Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals in three-team trade with Rays
Andrew Destin, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 2 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 2 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays said Monday they will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season.
Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 1 - 5:54 p.m. | Save Story
Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.
