Tag: American League
Detroit’s Ilitch family buying half of Atlantic City casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A New York hedge fund said Tuesday it is selling as much as half its ownership of Atlantic City's Ocean...
Braves ink minor league deals with Edwards, Biddle, Sanchez
<p>ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have brought back relievers Carl Edwards Jr. and Jesse Biddle and signed former Gold Glove-winning infielder Yolmer Sanchez to...
This Date in Baseball
April 6
1972 — For the first time in history, the...
Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept ‘calculated risk’
<p>ARLINGTON, Texas — Susanna Frare said her family decided to take a “calculated risk” attending the home opener of the Texas Rangers, the first...
Angels INF Fletcher gets raise to $2M this year in $26M deal
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Infielder David Fletcher will get a $2 million salary this season as part of his $26 million, five-year contract with the...
Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam
<p>DETROIT — Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam after a near miss and added a solo homer and a double, Matt Shoemaker held Detroit...
Pinch-pounder: Black Keys drummer fills in at Indians opener
CLEVELAND — Patrick Carney wasn't nervous before his first live drumming gig in more than a year, just honored.
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Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd
<p>ARLINGTON, Texas — Steven Matz struck out nine in his Toronto debut, Marcus Semien and Cavan Biggio hit back-to-back homers and the Blue Jays...
Braves ink minor league deals with Edwards, Biddle, Sanchez
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have brought back relievers Carl Edwards Jr. and Jesse Biddle and signed former Gold Glove-winning infielder Yolmer Sanchez to...
Duffy wins, Merrifield drives in 3 as Royals blank Indians
<p>CLEVELAND — Danny Duffy pitched six innings of two-hit ball to beat a longtime nemesis and Whit Merrifield drove in all of Kansas City's...