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Magowan, who kept Giants in SF, dies at 76

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 9:00pm
The San Francisco Giants said former club president and managing general partner Peter Magowan died on Sunday at age 76. He formed the ownership group that kept the team from moving to Tampa Bay in 1992.

Former Giants owner Peter Magowan dies at 76

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 5:59pm
The San Francisco Giants said former club president and managing general partner Peter Magowan died on Sunday at age 76.

Caribbean Series moving from Venezuela

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 5:59pm
The Caribbean Professional Baseball Leagues Confederation has decided the Caribbean Series will not be held in Venezuela amid the nation's political turmoil.

Mariners sign reliever Strickland to 1-year deal

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 5:59pm
Former Giants right-handed reliever Hunter Strickland has signed a deal with the Mariners. Terms were not disclosed.

Betts won't go to White House with Red Sox

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 11:59am
Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts said Saturday night that he won't accompany his teammates when they visit the White House on May 9.

Olney: Goldschmidt's future with Cardinals a litmus test for baseball

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 8:58am
Whether the veteran star signs with St. Louis now or chooses to test the market next winter will tell us a whole lot about the state of free agency.

Highest-scoring championship games in sports history

TEst 4 January 27, 2019 - 5:58am
Could the Rams (32.9 points per game) and Patriots (27.3) play the highest-scoring Super Bowl ever? A look back at the championships across sports that kept scoreboard-keepers busiest.

Jansen 'ready to roll' after 2nd heart procedure

TEst 4 January 26, 2019 - 5:45pm
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has dropped 25 pounds since the end of last season, and on Thursday, he threw his first bullpen session since a heart procedure in November.

Avila says he can see the light at end of tunnel

TEst 4 January 26, 2019 - 2:43pm
The Detroit Tigers are young, inexpensive and unlikely to be much of a threat in the AL Central. But a season after dropping 98 games for the second consecutive year, general manager Al Avila believes the team's future is beginning to take form.

ChiSox GM: Don't expect both Machado, Harper

TEst 4 January 26, 2019 - 2:43pm
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said the team doesn't expect to sign both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, as it "might not be the strongest move for us long term."

Lessons learned from this year's Hall of Fame vote

TEst 4 January 26, 2019 - 8:40am
We take a deeper dive into the Cooperstown numbers and trends, which include good news for DHs, relievers, Larry Walker and Curt Schilling.

Beltre to be 3rd to have jersey retired by Rangers

TEst 4 January 26, 2019 - 8:40am
The Texas Rangers are retiring Adrian Beltre's number. The third baseman's No. 29 will be the fourth number retired by the team, with a ceremony sometime in June.

Ignoring the almighty dollar, Rays go cash-free

TEst 4 January 26, 2019 - 5:41am
On Friday, the Rays announced that Tropicana Field will become the first cash-free sports venue in North America.

Caribbean Series site announcement postponed

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 8:54pm
The Caribbean Professional Baseball Leagues Confederation has postponed the announcement of an alternate venue for the 2019 Caribbean Series until Saturday; the event is being moved in the wake of political unrest in Venezuela, the original host.

California love: Dodgers wish Rams good luck

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 8:54pm
Justin Turner, Walker Buehler and Cody Bellinger were among Dodgers players who made a surprise visit to the Rams' practice facility Friday to wish the team good luck in the Super Bowl.

Ottavino: 'No disrespect' with Babe Ruth criticism

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:54pm
Adam Ottavino, who finalized a three-year deal with the Yankees this week, took some time Friday to explain his remark last month that he'd "strike Babe Ruth out every time."

A's Melvin: We expect Murray at spring training

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:54pm
While Kyler Murray declared for the NFL draft last week, he has an invite to the A's big league camp, and Oakland manager Bob Melvin said the team expects him to attend.

Red Sox postpone White House visit to May

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:54pm
The Boston Red Sox are postponing their White House visit until May 9 because of the partial government shutdown.

A's sign Estrada, hope veteran can regain form

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 5:54pm
Veteran right-hander Marco Estrada, who struggled to a 7-14 mark with a 5.64 ERA in 2018, has signed a one-year deal with the Athletics, a source told ESPN.

Mussina to forgo team logo on HOF plaque

TEst 4 January 25, 2019 - 2:54pm
Mike Mussina, who played for the Orioles and Yankees during his 18-year career, will enter Cooperstown without the logo of either team on his plaque, he said.

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