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Today: April 20, 2026
Today: April 20, 2026

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MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

The official report from MLB's replay review says a critical play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild Game 7 World Series win last year was determined by feet, not inches

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
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In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans
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Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

Shohei Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP
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Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'

Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed that asked the Toronto Blue Jays to re-sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner arose as his kids were writing letters to Santa Claus in December

Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'
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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil
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Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
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How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike

How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike

How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
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Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics

Nick Kurtz isn't changing much in his second big league season

Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
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Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
Sports

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
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Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected
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Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

Right-hander Zac Gallen has agreed to a $22,025,000, one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Friday night

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says
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Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release

The Philadelphia Phillies say their relationship with outfielder Nick Castellanos ruptured when he angrily brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from a game last season

Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release
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A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award
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Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Sports

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract
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Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7
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Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn

Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned

Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn
Sports

Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0

Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta have won their salary arbitration cases, improving players to 5-0 this year

Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0
Sports

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say

Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say
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Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations

Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
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Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first

Freddy Peralta says he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the Mets before reaching free agency, but he wants to get settled in New York first

Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first
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Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract

Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
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Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
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Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House

Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term
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Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball

Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft

Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball
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Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract

Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract
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Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move

Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins
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Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says

Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB teams in front of his daughter and asked which one she liked most

Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
Sports

White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami “one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet” and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season

White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
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It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
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Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes

Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes

Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes
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Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions

Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans

Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
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Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff

Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
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Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal

Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players

Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
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Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
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Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
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Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets

Devin Williams could be the closer for the New York Mets next season

Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets
Sports

Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach

Former 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

Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach
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Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says
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Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says

Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says
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Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

The Colorado Rockies have made Warren Schaeffer the club's full-time manager

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager
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Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
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Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season

Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026

Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season