Tag: MLB baseball
Stan Williams, fearsome pitcher for LA Dodgers, dies at 84
LOS ANGELES — Stan Williams, the fearsome All-Star pitcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 1959 World Series, has died. He was...
Twins lay plans to host fans at Target Field despite virus
MINNEAPOLIS — While the Minnesota Twins are working out in Florida, the club back in Minneapolis is laying plans to bring twins back to...
Reliever Jeffress agrees to minor league deal with Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Right-handed reliever Jeremy Jeffress agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on a minor league deal that is pending...
Competition is on for Cardinals starting rotation spot
John Gant had just settled into his seat, with those flowing red locks and rust-colored beard giving the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher an unmistakable...
Gardner’s return won’t displace Frazier as starter in left
Brett Gardner's return to the Yankees won't displace Clint Frazier from taking over as New York's starting left fielder.
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AP Sportlight
Feb. 21
1931 — In the first major league night game,...
Pirates prospect Priester already daydreaming about PNC Park
PITTSBURGH — Quinn Priester is very much trying to live in the moment. That doesn't mean it's easy. Not when the Pittsburgh Pirates are...
Yankees add extroverted Taillon, introvert nicknamed Klubot
Just getting dressed for his first workout with the New York Yankees merited a selfie from Jameson Taillon.
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Sawamura guaranteed $3M by Red Sox, could earn $6.75M
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Japanese right-hander Hirokazu Sawamura is guaranteed $3 million over two years in his contract with the Boston Red Sox and...
Romo can earn bonuses for appearances, closing with A’s
PHOENIX — Reliever Sergio Romo's $2.25 million, one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics includes $250,000 in bonus opportunities for pitching appearances and another $500,000...
