New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies' Kyle Schwarber
Read full article: New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies' Kyle SchwarberKyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach
Read full article: Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coachFormer Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello’s staff.
Judge ties MLB record by hitting 50 homers for 4th time as Yankees regain share of AL East lead
Read full article: Judge ties MLB record by hitting 50 homers for 4th time as Yankees regain share of AL East leadAaron Judge put himself in some rare company while lifting the New York Yankees into a share of the AL East lead for the first time in 3 1/2 months.
Stanton's 450th homer helps Yankees close gap in AL East and conjures Hall of Fame talk
Read full article: Stanton's 450th homer helps Yankees close gap in AL East and conjures Hall of Fame talkGiancarlo Stanton hopes his 450th home run won’t be the last milestone he celebrates before calling it a career.
Schwarber's 1,000th hit is 319th homer, topping McGwire for most to the mark
Read full article: Schwarber's 1,000th hit is 319th homer, topping McGwire for most to the markKyle Schwarber reached 1,000 hits with his 319th home run, surpassing Mark McGwire for the most home runs among players with 1,000 hits in major league history.
Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 350 homers, doing so in 1,088 games, bettering Mark McGwire's 1,280
Read full article: Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 350 homers, doing so in 1,088 games, bettering Mark McGwire's 1,280Aaron Judge didn’t just become the fastest player to hit 350 home runs, he did it in 192 fewer games than Mark McGwire.
Stanton hits his 400th home run to lead Cole and the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Tigers
Read full article: Stanton hits his 400th home run to lead Cole and the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the TigersGiancarlo Stanton smashed his 400th home run, Gerrit Cole burnished his Cy Young Award credentials and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career (493 feet) to reach 30 this season
Read full article: Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career (493 feet) to reach 30 this seasonShohei Ohtani has hit a 493-foot home run — the longest of his major league career — to become the ninth player to reach 30 homers in a season by July 1.
Cardinals face future without Pujols, Molina wearing red
Read full article: Cardinals face future without Pujols, Molina wearing redAlbert Pujols and Yadier Molina have played their final games with the Cardinals, who were eliminated by the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League wild-card series.
Maris Jr: Bonds, McGwire illegitimate, Judge to be HR king
Read full article: Maris Jr: Bonds, McGwire illegitimate, Judge to be HR kingRoger Maris Jr. considers the home run feats of Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa to be illegitimate and says Aaron Judge should be recognized as the holder of the big league season standard if the New York Yankees slugger hits No. 62.
Yankees' Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 career home runs
Read full article: Yankees' Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 career home runsYankees star Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs with a two-run drive in the second inning for New York against the Kansas City Royals.
Sad, not shocked: MLB fans take gut-punch of canceled games
Read full article: Sad, not shocked: MLB fans take gut-punch of canceled gamesBaseball fans reacted with a mix of resignation, dismay, sadness and anger when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that opening day on March 31 has been canceled over a labor dispute.
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Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0
Read full article: Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0Mitch Moreland homered twice, Chris Bassitt posted his AL-leading 12th win and the Oakland Athletics routed the Cleveland Indians 17-0 for their seventh straight victory.
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LEADING OFF: Ohtani swings in HR Derby; will he start, too?
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani swings in HR Derby; will he start, too?The Shohei Ohtani Show at Coors Field starts with the All-Star Home Run Derby, with fans wondering how far the Angels’ two-way sensation and other sluggers can hit the ball in Denver’s thin air.
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Call it a career: MLB ump Winters opted out in '20, now done
Read full article: Call it a career: MLB ump Winters opted out in '20, now doneFILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, home plate umpire Mike Winters looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics in Detroit. After more than three decades of hard work as a big league umpire, Winters is retiring. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)After more than three decades of hard work as a big league umpire, Mike Winters is ready to loaf. But I’m getting there.”One of 12 umps to opt out during the pandemic-shortened season, the 62-year-old Winters has made it official. The reworked schedule gave Winters a chance to reconsider, but he already was looking ahead to days off the diamond.
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Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to Cardinals
Read full article: Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to CardinalsA person familiar with the swap tells The Associated Press that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Arenado from the Rockies in a trade needing approvals before it can be finalized. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals finalized their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. St. Louis dealt left-hander Austin Gomber and four minor leaguers to the Rockies: infielder Elehuris Montero, right-hander Tony Locey, infielder Mateo Gil and right-handed pitcher Jake Sommers. As part of the trade, Colorado will send cash to St. Louis to offset part of the money Arenado is due in his contract. AdMost recently, the Cardinals acquired Goldschmidt, a six-time All-Star, from Arizona prior to the 2019 season, and he signed a $130 million deal to stay with St. Louis through 2024.