Having regained his health, Terry Francona excited to return to dugout with Cincinnati Reds

DALLAS (AP) — Terry Francona remembered the specific moment that sparked his return to the dugout. “My girls went to Europe for 10 days, and I watched the grandkids,” he said. "That was the one day I thought maybe I’ll go back to baseball." A three-time Manager...

Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

DALLAS (AP) — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam's, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. They were given a bottle of celebratory...

Guardians manager Vogt tweaks staff after winning AL Central title. Willis, Alomar Jr. both return

CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians manager Stephen Vogt will have two invaluable coaches again by his side for his second season. A finalist for AL Manager of the Year after leading Cleveland to 92 regular-season wins and an AL Central title, Vogt tweaked his staff on Wednesday with the...

New Reds manager Terry Francona hires hitting coach Chris Valaika away from Guardians

CINCINNATI (AP) — New Reds manager Terry Francona has hired hitting coach Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati announced Friday. The 39-year-old Valaika has been Cleveland's hitting coach for three years, dating back to Francona's time running the team. ...

Guardians manager Vogt confident team can make another strong title run after coming up short in '24

CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Vogt lingered in Cleveland's dugout after the season's final out, letting the moment fill him with both pain and purpose. As the New York Yankees embraced on the field following their Game 5 win that clinched their first AL pennant since 2009 on Saturday...

New manager Terry Francona says Cincinnati Reds job 'just felt right'

Give Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman an assist in putting Cincinnati Reds officials together with Terry Francona, the man who would become the team's new manager. After manager David Bell was fired late in the season, the 82-year-old Brennaman called Francona to urge his...

Cincinnati Reds hire Terry Francona as manager a year after he left Cleveland

Terry Francona needed some time away from baseball. A year was long enough. One of baseball's most beloved managers, Francona has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds, returning to a team he played for after stepping down in Cleveland following last season because of health reasons. ...

The Cincinnati Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their new manager, AP source says

Astros, Guardians season finale canceled by rain, denying Ramírez chance to hit 40th homer

CLEVELAND (AP) — The regular season finale between the Guardians and Houston Astros was canceled Sunday after a lengthy delay, preventing Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez from a shot at hitting his 40th home run and joining the exclusive 40-40 club. With Houston set to open...

Guardians pushing unexpected season into postseason, will have chance to end Series title drought

CLEVELAND (AP) — Soaked to the skin from being sprayed with Champagne and beer, manager Stephen Vogt stood in the middle of the clubhouse and triumphantly lifted a fake jeweled championship belt over his head like a conquering boxer. Cleveland will fight for a real one in October....