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Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH

Nov. 14, 2024 22:57 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox were selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year on Thursday. Cleveland right-hander Emmanuel Clase won his second AL Reliever of the Year Award and St....

Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month

Nov. 13, 2024 02:41 AM EST

SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The nation's largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month. Diamond Sports Group, which owns 16 RSNs, announced Tuesday that the option will be available on its direct-to-consumer...

Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

Nov. 12, 2024 17:04 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O'Hoppe. The Angels announced the deal Tuesday, adding their third veteran already in the offseason. D'Arnaud is...

Banks puts up 25 as Tulane knocks off Alcorn State 84-51

Nov. 11, 2024 22:41 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kaleb Banks' 25 points helped Tulane defeat Alcorn State 84-51 on Monday night. Banks had seven rebounds for the Green Wave (3-0). Kam Williams added 13 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc while they also had three steals and...

The A's trade infielder Nick Allen to the Braves for a minor league pitcher

Nov. 11, 2024 19:15 PM EST

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson. Allen batted .175 with a homer, four RBIs and a .463 OPS in 41 games with the A’s last year. He hit .345 with...

Cincinnati Reds look for new TV partner after ending joint venture with Diamond Sports Group

Nov. 08, 2024 22:37 PM EST

The Cincinnati Reds and Diamond Sports Group have decided to end their joint venture, allowing the Reds to search for a new home to carry their local games on TV. The Reds were joint owners in what is now FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. FanDuel took over naming rights for Diamond’s 16...

Arizona pitcher Jordan Montgomery met with GM Mike Hazen after owner's harsh comments

Nov. 06, 2024 19:03 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said Wednesday he's met with left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery in an effort to move past team owner Ken Kendrick's harsh public criticism after the season. It remains to be seen whether the 31-year-old...

Braves reliever Joe Jiménez to be sidelined 8-12 months following knee surgery

Nov. 04, 2024 23:58 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to miss much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee. The team confirmed Monday night that Jiménez is likely to be sidelined approximately eight to 12 months following the...

Ozuna's $16 million option exercised by Braves, who turn down Jackson and d'Arnaud

Nov. 04, 2024 17:58 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna’s $16 million option for 2025 was exercised on Monday by the Atlanta Braves, who declined options on right-hander Luke Jackson and catcher Travis d’Arnaud. Ozuna, who turns 34 on Nov. 12, was picked for his third All-Star team...

Bummer reaches $13M, 2-year deal with Braves, who guarantee additional $4M to López

Nov. 02, 2024 14:54 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Aaron Bummer agreed Saturday to a $13 million, two-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, who reached a revised $30 million, three-year deal with All-Star Reynaldo López that guarantees the right-hander an additional $4 million. Atlanta had a $7.25...