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Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Nov. 11, 2024 22:32 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte. New York...

Angels SS Zach Neto could miss start of 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery

Nov. 08, 2024 21:42 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto could miss the start of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. Angels general manager Perry Minasian announced Friday that Neto had surgery earlier in the week. “He will miss...

Angels announce $2.5 million, 1-year contract with RHP Kyle Hendricks

Nov. 07, 2024 22:57 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Kyle Hendricks finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday. Hendricks had spent his entire big league career with the Chicago Cubs. He is 97-81 with a 3.68 ERA in 270 starts and six relief appearances over...

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty

Nov. 07, 2024 14:39 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this year's postseason. Sometimes, all that money really...

St. Louis Cardinals reach multi-year agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Nov. 07, 2024 13:38 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports...

Kyle Hendricks and Angels agree to $2.5 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Nov. 06, 2024 21:51 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a...

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

Nov. 06, 2024 16:06 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time. This year's Fall Classic provided further proof that a...

Chicago Cubs claim lefty Rob Zastryzny off waivers from Milwaukee

Nov. 04, 2024 18:11 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs claimed left-hander Rob Zastryzny off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 32-year-old Zastryzny posted a 1.17 ERA in nine appearances and three starts for Milwaukee last season while splitting time between the Brewers and Triple-A...

Zack Minasian promoted to Giants' general manager, joining brother, Angels' Perry Minasian, as GMs

Nov. 01, 2024 22:18 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Zack Minasian and older brother Perry get chatting, they typically focus the talk on their children more than baseball. That is partly because Major League Baseball rules limit what they can discuss when it comes to personnel on their respective teams —...

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series

Nov. 01, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — As Los Angeles Dodgers fans thronged to the World Series victory parade in Los Angeles on Friday, many had their eyes on most valuable player Freddie Freeman. But in the mix was another MVP — the Dodgers' most valuable pet: Decoy Ohtani, dog of Shohei. The...