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Report: A's, Oakland to meet about interim home

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 5:28pm
The A's are expected to meet with Oakland officials Thursday, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report, as the team seeks a temporary home before moving to Las Vegas.

Royals unveil plans for ballpark in 'heart of K.C.'

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 5:28pm
The Kansas City Royals intend to build their new downtown ballpark blocks away from T-Mobile Center and the Power & Light District, scrapping two concepts elsewhere in the city for a location that puts the stadium closer to existing entertainment areas.

Cora in better place amid uncertain Boston future

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 5:28pm
While Alex Cora told reporters he's fine entering the 2024 season in the final year of his contract, he said his future beyond this season in Boston isn't something he wants to talk about right now.

A's Cavnar 1st woman to take over play-by-play

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 12:53pm
Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California.

Arrest made in theft of Jackie Robinson statue

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 11:39am
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that later was found dismantled and burned in Wichita, Kansas.

Rockies closer candidate Bard has torn meniscus

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 11:39am
Rockies reliever Daniel Bard, who is expected to compete for the closer role, said he will miss spring training after undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus.

Rangers sign RHP Sampson to minor league deal

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 11:39am
The Texas Rangers have signed right-hander Adrian Sampson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Former Cards P Wainwright joins MLB Network

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 7:26am
All-Star pitcher Adam Wainwright, who retired last season after spending his entire 18-year career with the Cardinals, has joined the MLB Network as an on-air analyst.

Source: Giants agree to $42M deal with Soler

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 4:56am
The Giants and slugger Jorge Soler have agreed to a three-year contract worth $42 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

'Nasty': Word of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stuff quickly spreading through Dodgers camp

TEst 4 February 13, 2024 - 4:09am
What can you learn from a spring training bullpen session? Apparently, that L.A.'s new ace has the goods.

Stearns: Alonso deal unlikely before free agency

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 4:13pm
A long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the Mets' star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series, president of baseball operations David Stearns says.

Marlins add Mondry-Cohen to front office as VP

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 4:13pm
With spring training near, the Miami Marlins hired Sam Mondry-Cohen on Monday as vice president of player personnel, while Sara Goodrum was added as director of special projects and Brandon Mann was hired as pitching strategist.

Ohtani optimistic after mashing HRs in first BP

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 2:29pm
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., with 10 of his 21 swings going for home runs.

Nelson and Hickox set to retire as MLB umpires

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 2:29pm
Jeff Nelson, who made his big league debut in 1997 and worked the World Series in 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2018, and Ed Hickox are set to retire as Major League Baseball umpires, and they will be replaced on staff by Ryan Wills and Clint Vondrak.

Pawol one call from being first woman MLB ump

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 2:29pm
Jen Pawol, 47, has been assigned to umpire the Grapefruit League during spring training and could become Major League Baseball's first woman umpire.

Padres add clarity to OF mix, bring back Profar

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 11:22am
The San Diego Padres' uncertain outfield mix received slightly more clarity on Monday, when they agreed to bring back utility player Jurickson Profar on a one-year, $1 million contract.

Reports: Pirates reach deal with catcher Grandal

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 7:19am
The Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, according to multiple reports.

$325 million before ever playing in MLB? Why international stars are getting huge free agent contracts

TEst 4 February 12, 2024 - 4:08am
A lot has changed for players joining the majors from overseas over the past decade.

Twins trade Gordon following arbitration decision

TEst 4 February 11, 2024 - 1:57pm
The Twins traded utilityman Nick Gordon to the Marlins for left-handed reliever Steven Okert on Sunday, a day after Gordon lost to Minnesota in salary arbitration.

Gordon loses to Twins in salary arbitration case

TEst 4 February 10, 2024 - 5:30pm
Nick Gordon lost his salary arbitration case against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday and will get a raise from $735,400 to $900,000 rather than his request for $1.25 million.

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