Professional Baseball

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

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CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the...

New York Yankees coach Phil Nevin has positive COVID-19 test

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<p>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. &mdash; New York Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin is away from the team after a positive COVID-19 test.</p> ...

LEADING OFF: Means back after no-no, Voit returns to Yanks

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A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday: ...

MLBPA increases investments to $178M ahead of bargaining

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NEW YORK — The Major League Baseball Players Association increased its liquid assets by about $19 million to $178.5 million ahead of collective bargaining...

Jeff Idelson returns to Hall of Fame as interim president

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<p>COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. &mdash; Jeff Idelson is returning to baseball's Hall of Fame as interim president.</p> ...

Right-hander Nate Pearson sent to minors by Blue Jays

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<p>ATLANTA &mdash; The Toronto Blue Jays optioned top prospect Nate Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Jeremy Beasley.</p> ...

Naquin, Barnhart lead Reds to 14-1 rout of Pirates

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PITTSBURGH — Tyler Naquin homered and drove in four runs, Tucker Barnhart keyed a six-run fourth inning with a two-run double and the Cincinnati...

Rays designate INF-OF Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Yoshi Tsutsugo was designated for assignment...

2-time All-Star right-hander Jordan Zimmermann retires

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<p>MILWAUKEE &mdash; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann retired Tuesday in his 13th season in the majors, ending a career in which he threw the...

Mets delay unveiling of Seaver statue to opening day 2022

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<p>NEW YORK &mdash; The New York Mets are pushing back plans to unveil a statue honoring late Hall of Famer Tom Seaver to opening...