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Free agency officially started Monday but the managers, not the players, stole the show, headlined by the Cubs’ stunning swoop to land Craig Counsell. Frankly, I’m still in shock after…

Look, we didn’t expect this either. Of all the possible World Series matchups, a tussle of the 90-win Texas Rangers against the 84-win Arizona Diamondbacks wasn’t exactly at the top of our…

As Max Scherzer came set before the first pitch of Wednesday’s ALCS Game 3 in Arlington, the voice in his ear was that of a Texan who never played pro ball. Fastball. Away. Scherzer obliged,…

“We feel like we’re built for these moments.” — Phillies catcher J.T. RealmutoPHILADELPHIA — He was puffing on a cigar that looked to be about the size of the Walt Whitman Bridge. The party…

By Chad Jennings, C. Trent Rosecrans and Stephen J. NesbittIn one American League Wild Card Series, the whole thing turned on a play designed around crowd noise. It was too loud at Target…

Associated Press All but one of the 30 of the Major League Baseball teams are hosting Pride Nights this season, most during Pride Month, which…

BEN WALKER Associated Press A major shift in how Major League Baseball is played. About time, too.Aaron Judge aiming at his own home run record, Shohei…

RONALD BLUM Associated Press Baseball has transformed in the 145 days since Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros sealed the franchise's second title in…

Associated Press YOKOHAMA, Japan — The Trevor Bauer era in Japan began Friday at an introductory news conference, where he pulled a blue and white…

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s…