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Pirates usher, 99, calls it quits after 81 seasons
Phil Coyne, a 99-year-old usher for the Pirates who has worked home games for 81 seasons -- since 1936 -- is retiring. Coyne turns 100 later this month.
Brantley sparks Indians early in dazzling debut
Michael Brantley singled home two runs in his first at-bat this season and Carlos Carrasco worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win in their chilly home opener over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
Injured Brewers closer Knebel out 4-6 weeks
Brewers All-Star closer Corey Knebel was placed on the disabled list Friday due to a left hamstring injury and is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Indians activate Brantley before home opener
Indians outfielder Michael Brantley, who missed Cleveland's first six games while recovering from offseason ankle surgery, has been activated from the disabled list for the home opener.
Mile-high mishap: Denver Post mixes stadiums
After a mix-up that resulted in The Denver Post erroneously publishing a photo of Citizens Bank Park as part of a feature on Coors Field, the newspaper apologized for the mistake that spread across social media.
Faux rainouts, feisty fans and two strong teams: Cubs-Brewers could be baseball's new great rivalry
Separated by just 90 miles, two contenders vying for NL Central supremacy are on the cusp of becoming true regional rivals.
Brewers' Knebel (hamstring) heading to DL
A hamstring injury suffered while getting some work in during a non-save situation will land Brewers closer Corey Knebel on the disabled list, manager Craig Counsell said Thursday night.
Real or Not? A healthier Mets team has only good problems to solve, for a change
They got Michael Conforto back from the DL, their top starters are dealing and they just spanked the Nationals. How strong could the Mets be?
Sloppy, slumping and incredibly dangerous: These Red Sox won't be easily caught
The Red Sox haven't been at their best, but they won yet again to extend their win streak to six games. Imagine if they start firing on all cylinders.
Tebow hits 3-run homer on 1st Double-A swing
Playing his first game in Double-A ball, New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow hit a three-run homer on the first pitch he saw as a member of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Thursday night.
Bird's eye? Eagle lands on Mariners' Paxton
An eagle landed on Mariners starter James Paxton during the national anthem on Thursday at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Beltre passes Carew atop Latin-born hit list
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, a native of the Dominican Republic, surpassed Rod Carew on Thursday to become the career leader in hits among Latin American-born players. Beltre's second-inning double was his 3,054th hit.
Wrongly jailed man works White Sox game
Imprisoned 23 years for a crime he didn't commit, Nevest Coleman couldn't imagine a day like this.
Phils fans boo manager Kapler at home opener
Phillies fans booed manager Gabe Kapler when he was introduced Thursday at the team's home opener.
Ex-Fanatics employee accused of stealing info
An ex-Fanatics employee is accused of stealing corporate secrets and using them at a rival.
Thompson bros. both in Oakland with A's move
The Oakland Athletics claimed Trayce Thompson off waivers from the Yankees on Thursday, giving him the chance to play baseball in the same city where his brother Klay plays pro basketball.
Mets activate Conforto; 'he wanted Strasburg'
Michael Conforto is back from the disabled list Thursday as the Mets outfielder asked to be activated so he could face Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg.
Nats agree to 2-year extension with GM Rizzo
The Nationals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo, keeping him with the club through the 2020 season.
As Red Sox come home, Mookie Betts is Boston's leading man
After a down year in the home clubhouse at Fenway, the leadoff hitter -- and Boston's best player -- is making baseball fun again for the Red Sox.
Want to be entertained? The most exciting teams, players and themes of the 2018 season
From powerhouse lineups to devastating one-two punches, here's what you should be watching when you watch baseball this year.