Professional Baseball

US to open Olympic baseball against Israel on July 30

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Host Japan will open the Olympic baseball tournament against the Dominican Republic at Fukushima on July 28, and Mike Scioscia's U.S. team will start...

Josh Rawitch to become president of Baseball Hall of Fame

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Josh Rawitch will become president of baseball's Hall of Fame on Sept. 9 after spending 27 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks...

Texas turn for Gibson from opening flop to AL-best 2.00 ERA

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward loves sharing the story of Kyle Gibson, the veteran right-hander who flopped in his first opening...

LEADING OFF: Santiago faces MLB sticky ban, Naylor injured

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A look at what's happening around the majors on today: STICKING...

LEADING OFF: Santiago faces MLB sticky ban, Naylor injured

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A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday: STICKING...

Twins-White Sox series opener postponed by rain

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CHICAGO — The opener of a scheduled four-game series between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox was postponed Monday because of rain. ...

18-year-old Dominguez makes pro debut in Yankees’ minors

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NEW YORK — Outfielder Jasson Dominguez, signed by the New York Yankees in July 2019 for $5.1 million, went 0 for 2 with a...

Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo leaves game with lower back tightness

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LOS ANGELES — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has left Chicago's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness on the left side of...

Rockies’ Story to compete in Home Run Derby at Coors Field

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DENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story said Monday he will compete in this year's Home Run Derby at Coors Field. ...

Kershaw’s 13 Ks, McKinstry’s slam lifts Dodgers past Cubs

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LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw racked up a season-high 13 strikeouts over eight dominant innings, and Zach McKinstry hit a grand slam in the...