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Rocky Colavito, 9-time All-Star outfielder and one of Cleveland's most popular athletes, dies at 91

Dec. 11, 2024 11:27 AM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rocky Colavito, a wildly popular outfielder who was involved in one of the most debated trades in Cleveland sports history, has died. He was 91. A nine-time All-Star, Colavito died at his home Tuesday in Bernville, Pennsylvania. Team spokesman Bob DiBiasio said he...

Detroit Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to $15 million, 1-year contract

Dec. 10, 2024 21:10 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Alex Cobb has signed a $15 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, adding a veteran right-hander to the team's rotation. Under the deal announced Tuesday, Cobb can earn $1 million bonuses for 140 and 150 innings pitched. Detroit is looking...

RHP Alex Cobb agrees to 1-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, AP source says

Dec. 09, 2024 22:02 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have added Alex Cobb to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran right-hander. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because it was pending...

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says

Dec. 07, 2024 18:26 PM EST

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition...

Japanese right-hander Koyo Aoyagi posted and available to MLB teams until Jan. 17

Dec. 05, 2024 12:42 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese pitcher Koyo Aoyagi was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent through 5 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 17. Aoyagi, a 5-foot-11 right-hander who turns 31 next Wednesday, was 2-3 with a 3.69 ERA in 12 games this year for...

Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Dec. 03, 2024 12:23 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they have a reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games next season. The Royals are one of four Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports...

Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners

Nov. 21, 2024 01:40 AM EST

Chris Sale was one of the ace left-handers Tarik Skubal idolized as a teenager. Now the two will be linked forever after winning their first Cy Young Awards on Wednesday. Skubal was a unanimous pick for the American League honor following a brilliant season with the Detroit Tigers....

Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has been named the American League Cy Young award winner

Nov. 20, 2024 19:03 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has been named the American League Cy Young award winner.

Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved

Nov. 14, 2024 14:34 PM EST

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday. Judge Christopher Lopez gave the go ahead during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston that lasted 90 minutes. ...

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...