MLB

Braves re-sign reliever O'Day after injured seasonATLANTA (AP) Right-handed reliever Darren O'Day has signed a $2.25 million, one-year deal to return to the Atlanta Braves.Atlanta announced the deal Friday. The NL East champions have a club option on the contract for 2021 at $3.5 million.The 37-year-old O'Day appeared...

Astros president Ryan shifts to lesser role with teamHOUSTON (AP) Astros president Reid Ryan is shifting to a lesser role in the organization and owner Jim Crane's son is joining the executive team, moves announced 11 days after Crane apologized to a Sports Illustrated reporter and retracted a...

Travis refuses minor league assignment, becomes free agentTORONTO (AP) Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Buffalo and elected to become a free agent.The 28-year-old spent the entire 2019 season on the injured list following surgery on his left knee.''I look forward to...

Mariners promote 3 to fill out coaching staffSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have made a trio of promotions to fill out the major league coaching staff for next season.Manager Scott Servais announced Thursday that Pete Woodworth would be the new pitching coach, Carson Vitale will be the field...

MLB union unhappy with Braves GM's 'connecting' commentNEW YORK (AP) Two days into the free agent market, the players' association already is angry at a club.Union head Tony Clark issued a statement Wednesday in response to remarks attributed to Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos during a conference...

Astros president Ryan shifts to lesser role with teamHOUSTON (AP) Astros president Reid Ryan is shifting to a lesser role in the organization and owner Jim Crane's son is joining the executive team, moves announced 11 days after Crane apologized to a Sports Illustrated reporter and retracted a...

Astros president Ryan shifts to lesser role with teamHOUSTON (AP) Astros president Reid Ryan is shifting to a lesser role in the organization and owner Jim Crane's son is joining the executive team, moves announced 11 days after Crane apologized to a Sports Illustrated reporter and retracted a...

MLB union unhappy with Braves GM's 'connecting' commentNEW YORK (AP) Two days into the free agent market, the players' association already is angry at a club.Union head Tony Clark issued a statement Wednesday in response to remarks attributed to Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos during a conference...

Associated PressCrisis throws curve ball at opening of Venezuelan baseballBy JORGE RUEDA and SCOTT SMITHCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) Maria Graciela Briceno and her two best friends squeezed into their seats behind home plate at the baseball stadium in Venezuela's capital, knowing this season's opening game wouldn't measure up to...

Associated PressCrisis throws curve ball at opening of Venezuelan baseballBy JORGE RUEDA and SCOTT SMITHCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) Maria Graciela Briceno and her two best friends squeezed into their seats behind home plate at the baseball stadium in Venezuela's capital, knowing this season's opening game wouldn't measure up to...

Associated PressCrisis throws curve ball at opening of Venezuelan baseballBy JORGE RUEDA and SCOTT SMITHCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) Maria Graciela Briceno and her two best friends squeezed into their seats behind home plate at the baseball stadium in Venezuela's capital, knowing this season's opening game wouldn't measure up to...

Angels finalize new manager Maddon's coaching staff for 2020ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels have finalized new manager Joe Maddon's coaching staff for the 2020 season, including the retention of hitting coach Jeremy Reed and the hiring of new pitching coach Mickey Callaway.The Angels announced the full...