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Astros extend catcher Maldonado for '22 season
Astros catcher Martin Maldonado will continue to make $5 million per season in 2022, a source told ESPN, after reaching an extension with the team.
Brewers sign former All-Star Strange-Gordon
Former All-Star Dee Strange-Gordon has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and been assigned to the alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Orioles OF Santander to IL, likely out 2-4 weeks
The Orioles placed right fielder Anthony Santander on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a sprained left ankle and is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks.
Robson, former MLB player, coach, dies at 75
Tom Robson, a former major league player and coach, has died at the age of 75.
'Coach, can I get in?': Early MLB sensation Akil Baddoo won't take no for an answer
From competing with older kids growing up to making big league history as an unheralded rookie, Detroit's Rule 5 draft pick is used to playing up a level.
Padres lefty Morejon has Tommy John surgery
San Diego Padres lefty Adrian Morejon, who came out of his April 11 after throwing just 16 pitches, had Tommy John surgery on Tuesday.
Freeman uninterested in 'distraction' of new deal
Freddie Freeman, the 2020 National League MVP, indicated Tuesday that he is apparently not interested in negotiating a long-term contract extension with the Atlanta Braves during the regular season.
Backing up their pledges: Which leagues have followed through since George Floyd's murder
Leagues pledged to stand with pro and amateur athletes since the murder of George Floyd. After former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday, we look at the leagues' actions and inactions -- and the work that still needs to be done.
Chauvin verdict reaction: The sports world responds on social media
A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd. Here's how athletes reacted.
MLB, union meet for 1st CBA talks, sources say
Leaders from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met Tuesday for their first official negotiating session a little more than six months before the sport's collective bargaining agreement lapses, sources told ESPN.
Nats OF Soto goes on IL with strained shoulder
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday.
OF Kepler positive for COVID-19 as Twins return
Max Kepler was announced as among Minnesota's positive cases for the coronavirus, as the Twins finally returned to play Tuesday with a doubleheader in Oakland.
Padres lefty Morejon needs Tommy John surgery
San Diego Padres lefty Adrian Morejon, who came out of his April 11 after throwing just 16 pitches, needs Tommy John surgery, the team said Tuesday.
Jury: Chauvin guilty of George Floyd murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter by a jury for his role in the murder of George Floyd last May outside of a local convenience store.
Yankees (5-10) shake up lineup amid struggles
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone inserted first baseman Mike Ford and left fielder Mike Tauchman while giving Brett Gardner his second start this season against Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Infielder Neil Walker retires after 12 MLB seasons
Infielder Neil Walker, a former first-round pick of the Pirates who went on to set the franchise's single-season record for home runs by a second baseman, announced his retirement Tuesday.
Dodgers hold out Betts after HBP; X-rays negative
Mookie Betts was out of the Dodgers lineup on Tuesday after getting hit on the right forearm a night earlier, but manager Dave Roberts doesn't expect it to be a long-term issue.
Marlins OF Marte has fractured rib, placed on IL
Marlins outfielder Starling Marte has a fractured rib and will be sidelined for at least a week.
How one simple pitch is causing the Cubs' historic offensive struggles
With Chicago's hitters off to a historically bad start, we asked around the game -- and found one simple thing bringing them down.
'It's almost mind-boggling': Scouts, opposing pitchers on why the Cubs can't hit
With Chicago's hitters off to a historically bad start, we asked around the game -- and found one simple thing bringing them down.