Baseball

Willie Hernández, MVP and Cy Young winner for champion 1984 Detroit Tigers, dies at 69

Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Willie Hernández, who won the 1984 AL Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards for the World Series champion Detroit Tigers, has died. He was 69.

Nov 21, 2023 3:57 PM Read more >

Brad Ausmus becomes Yankees bench coach for manager Aaron Boone

NEW YORK (AP) — Brad Ausmus was hired by the New York Yankees on Tuesday to replace Carlos Mendoza as bench coach for manager Aaron Boone.

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MLB hires Josh Clark to oversee video content distribution in wake of Diamond bankruptcies

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball made another addition to its broadcast department as it adapts following the bankruptcy of the Diamond Sports Group's regional sports networks, hiring Josh Clark on Tuesday to the new position of senior vice pres

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Pitcher Osvaldo Bido gets $750,000 deal from Oakland A's after Pittsburgh Pirates let him go

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Osvaldo Bido agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics after he was let go by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The Angels' new pitching coach is Barry Enright, who pitched for the club a decade ago

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have hired Barry Enright to be their pitching coach. Manager Ron Washington gave the job Tuesday to the 37-year-old Enright, who has only been in coaching for five years.

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Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins

TORONTO — Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark last month. The Toronto Blue Jays released photos of the demolition of most of the stadium's lower bowl on Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

World Series champion Rangers' full share $506,263, MLB postseason pool a record $107.8 million

NEW YORK (AP) — A full postseason share for the World Series champion Texas Rangers totaled $506,263, just down from the record set when the Houston Astros won in 2022, but the total pool increased to the most in Major League Baseball history.

Nov 21, 2023 8:33 AM Read more >

Spencer Turnbull's option reversed due to foot injury, giving him additional major league service

NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Turnbull's option to the minor leagues by the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 23 was reversed because of a foot injury, giving the pitcher an additional 3 1/2 weeks of major league service.

Nov 20, 2023 3:19 PM Read more >

Cardinals agree to $11 million deal with RHP Lance Lynn that includes club option, AP source says

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Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and Chase Utley among 12 newcomers on BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley, David Wright, José Bautista and Matt Holliday are among 12 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday.

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