Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut. Luis Gil was an afterthought for the New York Yankees, earning a spot in their rotation only when ace...

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil has been voted the American League Rookie of the Year

Marlins introduce Clayton McCullough as the ideal fit for their rebuilding franchise

MIAMI (AP) — After spending the past several seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton McCullough has seen what it takes to win. McCullough, hired this month by the Miami Marlins as the 17th manager in club history, only needed a few conversations with Marlins executives before...

Pitcher Nick Martinez accepts $21.05 million qualifying offer to remain with Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) — Pitcher Nick Martinez is accepting a $21.05 million qualifying offer from Cincinnati and is remaining with the Reds rather than pursuing the free-agent market. A 34-year-old right-hander, Martinez was among 13 free agents who received the qualifying offers from...

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner. Pitcher Félix Hernández, outfielder Carlos González and infielders Dustin Pedroia...

Father's Day: Rick Pitino wins latest coaching matchup against son as No. 22 St. John's tops UNM

NEW YORK (AP) — With the outcome already decided in the waning seconds, St. John's students couldn't resist. “Who's your daddy? Who’s your daddy?” came the chant in a crowd of 12,310 at Madison Square Garden. Father was best in this family affair. ...

Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol to miss first half of next season after shoulder surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder. The surgery was performed Thursday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers announced Friday. ...

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman's play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts. WFAN made the announcement Thursday. “It’s great to be home," said Sims, a former reporter for the New York Daily News. ...

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

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....

Reliever Justin Wilson and Red Sox agree to $2.25 million, one-year contract

BOSTON (AP) — Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a $2.25 million, one-year contract. Wilson can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $150,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60. Boston also said it had...