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Olympics Summer After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million US city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees’ spring training home in nearby Tampa, Fla. CityContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Teoscar Hernandez is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the all-star outfielder and the World Series champions have agreed on a three-year, $66 million US contract, according to multiple reports on Friday evening. 32-year-old posted ‘I’m back’ on Instagram, though club hasContinue Reading

Olympics Summer The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired all-star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt reportedly will sign 1-year deal with YankeesField Level Media · Posted: Dec 23, 2024 5:07 PM EST | Last Updated: 11 hours ago Josh NaylorContinue Reading

Olympics Summer·ROUNDUP The Boston Red Sox continued to build their pitching staff Monday, reportedly signing two-time all-star right-hander Walker Buehler to a one-year contract. Fellow hurler Manaea to re-sign with Mets, Pederson reportedly joining RangersField Level Media · Posted: Dec 23, 2024 4:42 PM EST | Last Updated: 8 hoursContinue Reading

Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press male athlete of the year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James. “I’m very honoured,” Ohtani said throughContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65. Henderson was part of two World Series-winning teams, including the 1993 championship with the Toronto Blue Jays. ‘Man of Steal’ won 2 World Series titles, including the 1993 championship with Toronto Josh Dubow · TheContinue Reading

Olympics Summer The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Josh Walker to a one-year contract worth $760,000 US, the team announced Friday. 4.32 ERA in 43 games between Triple A and the majors last seasonThe Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 20, 2024 6:11 PM EST | Last Updated: DecemberContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance enhancing drugs during a major league career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to welcome back their former star. ‘In hindsight, I made mistakes and I apologize,’ says franchise’s homeContinue Reading

Olympics Summer The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a revolving door at first base since trading Josh Bell in December 2020, with four different player at the position on opening day the past four years. Newcomer Spencer Horwitz will have a chance to provide some stability. Excited for what new hittingContinue Reading