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If the Yanks pass on Harper and Manny I could see them getting creative as such: Sign either Markakis or Brantley to play LF.Sign Miller, Britton and Robertson,Sign Iglesias or HechavarriaSign Marwin Gonzalez None of […]

We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer’s score book to tell the tale of baseball’s greats. “Bless you, boys.”Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press Hooks’ Riley Ferrell pitches against Arkansas on […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Jared Banner has been hired as the New York Mets‘ executive director of player development after more than a decade with the Boston Red Sox. The Mets also promoted Ian Levin […]

BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP) — Dozens of Venezuelans waited in line outside a chapel in the state of Lara on Saturday, hoping to bid farewell to former major league baseball player Luis Valbuena, who was killed […]

PADRES SIGN RHP GARRETT RICHARDS TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed right-hander Garrett Richards to a two-year contract through the 2020 season, Executive Vice President/General Manager A.J. Preller announced […]

It raised some eyebrows last week when ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel is searching for a six-year contract this offseason. There’s nothing wrong with aiming high, and Kimbrel has been an […]

As of the end of October, former Marlins President David Samson is no longer on the team’s payroll – and he’s wasting no time using his newfound freedom. On ESPN’s Dan Le Batard Show earlier […]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarez from the Los Angeles Angels for right-hander Luis Garcia. Alvarez was 6-4 with a 2.71 ERA and one save in 76 appearances in 2018, […]

HOUSTON (AP) — Robinson Chirinos and the Astros have finalized a $5.75 million, one-year contract, giving catching-thin Houston another option behind the plate. The 34-year-old spent the past six seasons with the Texas Rangers and […]

azcentral columnist Kent Somers and Diamondbacks insider Nick Piecoro break down the Paul Goldschmidt trade and who the team got in return.Brian Snyder, Arizona Republic Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen (center) talks with Arizona Owner […]