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Bill to honor AL's 1st black player passes Senate

TEst 4 December 8, 2018 - 8:59am
With the Senate joining the House in passing legislation, Larry Doby, the AL's first black player, just needs President Donald Trump's signature to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.

Buster's Buzz: Never say never on Harper going back to the Nationals

TEst 4 December 8, 2018 - 8:59am
Other teams might seem more likely to land Bryce Harper, but he wouldn't be the first Boras client to shop around before re-signing with his original club.

How much money could be spent in Vegas on free agents?

TEst 4 December 8, 2018 - 5:58am
In trying to figure out what kind of megadeals could be struck at the winter meetings, we look back at the history of big-money free-agent contracts.

RHP Kelly gets 2-year, $5.5M deal with D-backs

TEst 4 December 8, 2018 - 5:58am
Right-hander Merrill Kelly is joining his hometown Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing to a $5.5 million, two-year contract after spending the past four years pitching in South Korea.

RHP Kelly gets $5.5M, 2-year deal with D-backs

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 8:50pm
Right-hander Merrill Kelly is joining his hometown Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing to a $5.5 million, two-year contract after spending the past four years pitching in South Korea.

Goldschmidt thinking Cards, not '20 free agency

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 5:50pm
Cardinals acquisition Paul Goldschmidt says he's focused on playing for his new team and that free agency, which is looming in 2020, "won't be on my mind."

Ex-MLB players died in ambush, officials say

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 5:50pm
Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash in Venezuela caused by highway bandits who then robbed them, officials said Friday.

Nationals owner doesn't expect Harper to re-sign

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 2:50pm
Nationals owner Mark Lerner said he has told Bryce Harper that the team has maxed out its offer to the free-agent outfielder. "I really don't expect him to come back," Lerner said.

Buster's Buzz: Which teams are waiting to pounce on bargains?

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 8:49am
While some clubs will spend big money in Vegas, others are watching for when they can buy key players without busting their budgets.

MLB's next big thing: Will anyone get into the Hall of Fame this weekend?

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 8:49am
With Joe Carter under consideration after Mark McGwire's deletion, who should go to Cooperstown from the Today's Game ballot? We rank the candidates.

Kluber for Schwarber and more trades we want to see in Vegas

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 5:49am
A swap of 2016 World Series stars? Madison Bumgarner in Dodger blue? We play Let's Make A Deal, Las Vegas-style with moves we'd make if we were calling the shots at the winter meetings.

After a historic season, will Kyler Murray still give up on football?

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 5:49am
Here are the questions that the Oakland A's first-round draft pick, on the brink of winning a Heisman Trophy, will have to answer.

MLB's next big thing: Ranking the Today's Game Era Hall of Fame ballot

TEst 4 December 7, 2018 - 5:49am
With Joe Carter under consideration after Mark McGwire's deletion, who should go to Cooperstown?

Ex-MLB players Valbuena, Castillo killed in crash

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 11:25pm
Former Major League Baseball players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo died Thursday night in a car accident, their Venezuelan team confirmed.

Phils get LHP Alvarez from Angels for RHP Garcia

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 9:18pm
In a swap of arbitration-eligible relievers, the Phillies have acquired left-hander Jose Alvarez from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-hander Luis Garcia.

Twins, 2B Schoop agree to 1-year, $7.5M deal

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 6:16pm
Free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop, an All-Star selection in 2017 who was traded from the Orioles to Brewers last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins.

Report: Twins, 2B Schoop agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 3:16pm
Free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop, an All-Star selection in 2017 who was traded from the Orioles to Brewers last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins.

Surgery to delay season start for Cubs' Morrow

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 3:16pm
The Chicago Cubs are likely to be without closer Brandon Morrow for the early portion of 2019 after he had elbow surgery.

Red Sox bring back Eovaldi for 4 years, $68M

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 3:16pm
Postseason hero Nathan Eovaldi is returning to the Boston Red Sox, signing a four-year, $68 million deal.

Indians keep Carrasco in fold through '22 season

TEst 4 December 6, 2018 - 12:15pm
Carlos Carrasco, who went 17-10 with a 3.38 ERA and 231 strikeouts in 2018, will stay with the Indians through 2022 after the team exercised its option and signed him to an extension.

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