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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

Dec. 23, 2024 17:57 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than...

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

Oct. 30, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years after little Anthony Volpe watched the Yankees parade with the World Series trophy, he saved their season and kept alive hopes for an improbable title. New York had moved closer to getting swept in the World Series when Freddie Freeman hit another...

Freddie Freeman homers in fifth straight World Series game, ties George Springer's record

Oct. 29, 2024 02:11 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Told he had tied a World Series record by homering in five straight games, Freddie Freeman grinned. “Let’s hopefully make it six,” he said. Freeman put Los Angeles ahead 15 pitches into the game with a two-run homer off Clarke Schmidt, and the...

Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series

Oct. 29, 2024 01:43 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — After all that buildup, it's been all Dodgers so far. Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as Los Angeles beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic. ...