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Astros trade for Orioles' Trey Mancini, Red Sox's Christian Vazquez

MLB // 1 week ago

Astros trade for Orioles' Trey Mancini, Red Sox's Christian Vazquez

Aug. 2 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros acquired veterans Trey Mancini and Christian Vazquez in respective trades with the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox, the teams announced.

Cardinals trade for Pirates pitcher Jose Quintana

MLB // 1 week ago

Cardinals trade for Pirates pitcher Jose Quintana

Aug. 2 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals acquired starting pitcher Jose Quintana in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the teams announced.

Braves sign 3B Austin Riley to $212M extension

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Braves sign 3B Austin Riley to $212M extension

Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves signed All-Star Austin Riley to a $212 million extension, keeping the third baseman under contract through the 2033 season, the team announced Monday.

Yankees trade for Athletics pitchers Montas, Trivino

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Yankees trade for Athletics pitchers Montas, Trivino

Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees acquired right-handed pitchers Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino as part of a trade with the Oakland Athletics, the teams announced Monday.

Padres trade for Brewers All-Star pitcher Josh Hader

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Padres trade for Brewers All-Star pitcher Josh Hader

Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star relief pitcher Josh Hader through a five-player trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, the teams announced Monday.

Mets boost lineup with trade for Reds' Naquin, Diehl

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Mets boost lineup with trade for Reds' Naquin, Diehl

July 29 (UPI) -- The New York Mets added offensive depth and a bullpen arm by acquiring outfielder Tyler Naquin and left-handed pitcher Phillip Diehl in a trade from the Cincinnati Reds, the teams announced.

Angels' Mike Trout has 'rare' back condition, 2022 return in question

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Angels' Mike Trout has 'rare' back condition, 2022 return in question

July 28 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was diagnosed with a rare back condition and his timeline to return to the field this season is in question, team athletic trainer Mike Frostad told reporters.

Yankees trade for Royals OF Andrew Benintendi

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Yankees trade for Royals OF Andrew Benintendi

July 28 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees traded three minor league pitchers to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for outfielder Andrew Benintendi, the teams announced.

Diamondbacks' top pick Druw Jones injures shoulder, could miss 2022

MLB // 2 weeks ago

Diamondbacks' top pick Druw Jones injures shoulder, could miss 2022

July 27 (UPI) -- Druw Jones, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and son of MLB legend Andruw Jones, injured his shoulder in his first batting practice with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced.

David Ortiz 'humbled' to lead 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame class

MLB // 3 weeks ago

David Ortiz 'humbled' to lead 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame class

July 24 (UPI) -- Longtime Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz on Sunday said he was "humbled" to lead the National Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2022.

MLB: Red Sox legend David Ortiz to headline Hall of Fame inductions

MLB // 3 weeks ago

MLB: Red Sox legend David Ortiz to headline Hall of Fame inductions

July 22 (UPI) -- Longtime Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will headline the induction ceremony for the 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame class on Sunday in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Mookie Betts homer, diving catch lead Dodgers over Giants

MLB // 3 weeks ago

Mookie Betts homer, diving catch lead Dodgers over Giants

July 22 (UPI) -- Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and then robbed former teammate Joc Pederson of an RBI hit for the final out of the game, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a win over the rival San Francisco Giants.

MLB's second half, racing, soccer lead weekend sports schedule

MLB // 3 weeks ago

MLB's second half, racing, soccer lead weekend sports schedule

MIAMI, July 22 (UPI) -- The start of the second half of the MLB regular season and several auto races within the NASCAR and the Formula 1 circuits top the schedule of sports events this weekend.

MLB All-Star Game: Stanton, Buxton homers lead AL past NL

MLB // 3 weeks ago

MLB All-Star Game: Stanton, Buxton homers lead AL past NL

July 20 (UPI) -- Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning and the American League bullpen held the National League scoreless after the first to seal a victory in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.

Power-hitting lineups, legends, new tiebreaker highlight 2022 All-Star Game

MLB // 3 weeks ago

Power-hitting lineups, legends, new tiebreaker highlight 2022 All-Star Game

July 19 (UPI) -- The presence of legends Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera, power-surged National League and American League rosters and a unique tiebreaker format highlight MLB's All-Star Game, which will air Tuesday from Los Angeles.

Nationals' Juan Soto slugs way to Home Run Derby title

MLB // 3 weeks ago

Nationals' Juan Soto slugs way to Home Run Derby title

July 19 (UPI) -- Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto outslugged Jose Ramirez, Albert Pujols and Julio Rodriguez to become the second-youngest MLB player in history to claim a Home Run Derby title.

Home Run Derby sluggers lean on 'money' BP pitchers, coaches, dad

MLB // 4 weeks ago

Home Run Derby sluggers lean on 'money' BP pitchers, coaches, dad

July 18 (UPI) -- Power is a given at MLB's annual Home Run Derby, but players say who is picked to pitch is an overlooked ingredient for success. This year's field features a dad, several coaches and a training partner nicknamed "Money."

MLB sons Jackson Holliday, Druw Jones lead draft

MLB // 4 weeks ago

MLB sons Jackson Holliday, Druw Jones lead draft

July 18 (UPI) -- Jackson Holliday and Druw Jones, the respective sons of baseball greats Matt Holliday and Andruw Jones, were the first two picks of the 2022 MLB Draft, which will run through Tuesday.

Marlins ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara fueled by silence, intense focus

MLB // 1 month ago

Marlins ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara fueled by silence, intense focus

MIAMI, July 15 (UPI) -- Many modern MLB pitchers possess relentless thirst for scouting information, but Miami Marlins coaches and players say ace Sandy Alcantara excels on silence and an intense focus as he advances deep into his starts.

Braves trade top prospect Waters, two others for Royals draft pick

MLB // 1 month ago

Braves trade top prospect Waters, two others for Royals draft pick

July 11 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves traded outfielder Drew Waters -- their top prospect -- and two other players to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for the No. 35 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the teams announced Monday.

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