Baseball

Phillies have no plans to start pitching prospect Andrew Painter in spring training following injury

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston.

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Andrew McCutchen, confident he can be difference maker, returns to Pirates on $5M, 1-year deal

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen can sense the end of his baseball career coming. It's not quite here yet.

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Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.

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Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday.

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Phillies acquire left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

MIAMI (AP) — The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba.

Dec 22, 2024 11:08 AM Read more >

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died . He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.

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White Sox acquire reliever Cam Booser from Red Sox; Boston gets minor leaguer in return

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox bolstered their bullpen Saturday, acquiring reliever Cam Booser from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Yhoiker Fajardo. Booser went 2-3 with a 3.

Dec 21, 2024 6:46 PM Read more >

D-backs acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians, who fill gap by adding Carlos Santana, AP source says

The Arizona Diamondbacks got an All-Star first baseman and the Cleveland Guardians reunited with a former one.

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Baseball's stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday.

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