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Willie McCovey, the Hall of Fame former Giants great who died Oct. 31 at age 80, was remembered in a celebration of his life Thursday at AT&T Park.

Cincinnati outfielder Scott Schebler and Texas pitcher Matt Bush just missed the cutoff for salary arbitration eligibility, while Chicago Cubs pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. and Toronto pitcher Joe Biagini earned the final spots.

A Massachusetts great-grandfather has won a $100,000 lottery prize by picking the jersey numbers of five members of the World Series-winning Boston Red Sox.

At the GM meetings, a host of topics were discussed to make the game more compelling for fans -- including getting more balls in play as this season saw more strikeouts than hits.

Both free agents will get top dollar, but one of them has an advantage that will ensure his deal delivers.

Unlike last year, the tone at this week's GM meetings indicated teams will be willing to spend, spend, spend on free agents this offseason.

Comments by Red Sox adviser Bill James that today's baseball players are easily replaceable drew the ire of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark and several major leaguers.

Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the Mariners after an initial tenure that lasted less than two hours.

Infielder Jung Ho Kang is returning to the Pirates on a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday.

The MLB All-Stars beat the Yomiuri Giants 9-6 on Thursday in a warm-up game ahead of their six-game exhibition series against Japan's national team.

The future of baseball's best player looms large, but other AL West contenders also face critical questions this offseason.

Agent Scott Boras declared "Harper's Bazaar" open for business on Wednesday. His client Bryce Harper is expected to receive the largest contract among MLB free agents this offseason.

New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow has earned a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse.

The Mariners and Rays are finalizing a trade involving catcher Mike Zunino, the Seattle Times reported Wednesday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Astros hitting coach Dave Hudgens as their bench coach under new manager Charlie Montoyo.

Gary Sanchez will have surgery on his left shoulder this week, but the Yankees catcher is expected to be ready by Opening Day.

For teams looking to make a high-impact addition, a winter swap could land some MVP-caliber performers.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who hit .238 with 14 homers and 59 RBIs last season, had surgery to remove a "loose body" in his left wrist and should be ready for 2019.

When the Nats' rejected offer was leaked, many assumed the superagent was behind it. Baseball officials and rival agents know the Boras playbook -- and here's what they see coming next.

You know Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are about to get paid. But who are the biggest steals and potential busts on the market?