MLB

Athletics exercise $5.5 million contract option for PetitOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Versatile Oakland reliever Yusmeiro Petit had his $5.5 million contract option for the...

Pence a free agent after comeback year with hometown RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Hunter Pence has become a free agent after a comeback season...

Mariners decline 2020 option on LHP Wade LeBlancSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have declined Wade LeBlanc's $5.5 million option for the 2020 season,...

Associated PressPadres to turn to Tingler to end their losing waysBy JAY PARISSAN DIEGO (AP) The Padres introduced their new manager and hinted...

The Latest: Hinch doesn't think Turner interferedHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:30 p.m.Umpires apparently wouldn't...

The Latest: Martinez says Max Scherzer feels greatHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):4:55 p.m.Nationals manager...

Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injuryKELLER, Texas (AP) Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child...

Suzuki scratched from Nats lineup for World Series Game 7HOUSTON (AP) Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki has been scratched from Washington's starting lineup for...

The Latest: Kurt Suzuki scratched from Nats starting lineupHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:35 p.m.Nationals...

The Latest: Hinch, Bregman spoke 3 times about bat incidentHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:20...

The Latest: Verlander won't be available for Game 7HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on Game 7 of the World Series (all times local):5:00 p.m.Houston...

Pirates claim former Rockies reliever Howard off waiversPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed reliever Sam Howard off waivers from Colorado.The 26-year-old left-hander...