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Archive last updated: December 29, 2017 07:55:16 PM EST - Latest Sports News
- McCovey: Anti-steroid HOF letter shot at Bonds (December 30, 2017, 10:27 AM ET)
- Source: Rockies give reliever Davis $52M deal (December 29, 2017, 5:02 PM ET)
- Big paydays versus cheap fixes, who's building a better bullpen? (December 29, 2017, 12:44 PM ET)
- The Year That ... : 2017 will be remembered as an MLB season both big and small (December 29, 2017, 11:48 AM ET)
- Reports: Marlins listening on Yelich, Realmuto (December 28, 2017, 7:27 PM ET)
- MLB looking into assault allegations vs. Sano (December 28, 2017, 4:10 PM ET)
- Buster Olney's top position players, groups for 2017 (December 28, 2017, 1:12 PM ET)
- From face of the franchise to the enemy: Athletes who have made jarring jersey changes (December 28, 2017, 11:31 AM ET)
- Astros' Dauer nearly died after Series parade (December 28, 2017, 8:35 AM ET)
- Inside a Hall of Fame voter's toughest ballot decision (December 28, 2017, 7:34 AM ET)
- Our favorite baseball stories of 2017 (December 27, 2017, 12:53 PM ET)
- Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year (December 27, 2017, 12:30 PM ET)
- 2017: Wait, what just happened? (December 27, 2017, 12:15 PM ET)
- Letters describe slugger Williams' service in war (December 27, 2017, 11:22 AM ET)
- Baseball's stealth contenders for 2018 (December 27, 2017, 8:32 AM ET)
- Left-hander Duke, Twins finalize 1-year deal (December 26, 2017, 7:47 PM ET)
- Sabathia's $10M deal finalized by Yanks (December 26, 2017, 4:50 PM ET)
- Reds sign reliever Jared Hughes to 2-year deal (December 26, 2017, 4:19 PM ET)
- Votto HR ball given to family of cancer victim (December 26, 2017, 12:08 PM ET)
- Ohtani draws cheers while bidding Japan adieu (December 26, 2017, 11:05 AM ET)
- The winners and losers from every big offseason move (December 26, 2017, 10:21 AM ET)
- D-backs prospect pays off parents' home as gift (December 26, 2017, 9:12 AM ET)
- Best of 2017 -- Dodgers' Kyle Farmer, Alex Wood share a tattoo tribute to paralyzed former teammate (December 26, 2017, 8:00 AM ET)
- Ohtani bids farewell to fans in Japan (December 26, 2017, 7:25 AM ET)
- Ex-MLB player, Arizona coach Kindall dies at 82 (December 24, 2017, 11:21 PM ET)
- Nats finalize $4M, 1-year deal with Matt Adams (December 24, 2017, 12:07 PM ET)
- Minaya returns to Mets as Alderson's assistant (December 22, 2017, 7:38 PM ET)
- Union: Average MLB salary a record $4M (December 22, 2017, 5:09 PM ET)
- Wright case retired; MLB still investigating RHP (December 22, 2017, 5:07 PM ET)
- D-backs agree with Japanese reliever Hirano (December 22, 2017, 3:15 PM ET)
- Beloved broadcaster Enberg dies at age 82 (December 22, 2017, 9:17 AM ET)
- Ranking the prospects who have changed teams so far this offseason (December 22, 2017, 8:15 AM ET)
- Stuck in the middle? Blue Jays plan to battle Yankees and Red Sox at the top (December 22, 2017, 7:57 AM ET)
- M's Segura accuses Dominican police of assault (December 21, 2017, 10:34 PM ET)
- Nationals complete 2-year deal to keep Kintzler (December 21, 2017, 6:23 PM ET)
- Starter Chacin joins Brewers on 2-year deal (December 21, 2017, 5:20 PM ET)
- Rangers ink Tolleson, Espino to minors deals (December 21, 2017, 4:37 PM ET)
- Right-hander Turner rejoins Marlins (December 21, 2017, 3:55 PM ET)
- Report: Ex-MLB exec forced out for misconduct (December 21, 2017, 3:20 PM ET)
- Is there anybody left to sign Eric Hosmer? (December 21, 2017, 10:45 AM ET)
- Source: Indians agree to deal with 1B Alonso (December 21, 2017, 10:13 AM ET)
- Manfred backs Jeter moves in heated interview (December 21, 2017, 10:13 AM ET)
- 'I want to be an MVP. I want to be a Gold Glover': Inside Kyle Schwarber's offseason transformation (December 21, 2017, 9:54 AM ET)
- Dodgers sign Koehler for $2M; payroll to $183M (December 21, 2017, 9:15 AM ET)
- Santana's team-first attitude lured Phillies (December 21, 2017, 9:14 AM ET)
- Mets reach contract extension with Alderson (December 21, 2017, 12:58 AM ET)
- Longoria looking forward to 'even year' Giants (December 20, 2017, 10:29 PM ET)
- Sources: Nationals bring on veteran 1B Adams (December 20, 2017, 5:48 PM ET)
- Orioles closer Britton ruptures Achilles tendon (December 20, 2017, 5:00 PM ET)
- Chicago franchises team up to tackle violence (December 20, 2017, 2:21 PM ET)
- Mariners officially sign Nicasio to 2-year deal (December 20, 2017, 1:55 PM ET)
- Trade grades: Giants land a big name in Evan Longoria, but how much does he really help? (December 20, 2017, 1:45 PM ET)
- Orioles threaten to pull Machado off market (December 20, 2017, 1:11 PM ET)
- Braves acquire OF Tucker from Astros (December 20, 2017, 12:51 PM ET)
- Teams that need to bail out on 2018 and run up the white flag (December 20, 2017, 11:29 AM ET)
- Marlins Man, other fans voice concerns to Jeter (December 20, 2017, 10:38 AM ET)
- Bulked-up Lincecum said to be eyeing return (December 19, 2017, 11:47 PM ET)
- Mets reach out about A. Gonzalez, sources say (December 19, 2017, 9:15 PM ET)
- Last of 3 women to play in Negro Leagues dies (December 19, 2017, 9:05 PM ET)
- Dodgers hit with $36.2M tax; Yanks at $15.7M (December 19, 2017, 7:55 PM ET)
- Astros line up meeting with Darvish, report says (December 19, 2017, 6:11 PM ET)
- Darvish: Had 'very good meeting' with Cubs (December 19, 2017, 5:49 PM ET)
- Gonzalez a free agent after release by Braves (December 19, 2017, 5:12 PM ET)
- Hundley, Giants agree to a $2.5M, 1-year deal (December 19, 2017, 5:11 PM ET)
- Rangers lefty Perez hurt in incident with bull (December 19, 2017, 4:18 PM ET)
- What to expect from Ohtani in fantasy (December 19, 2017, 3:19 PM ET)
- Affordable impact free agents flying under the radar (December 19, 2017, 10:11 AM ET)
- Hamels, wife donate $9.4M mansion to charity (December 19, 2017, 8:43 AM ET)
- Lefty Albers gets M's release, headed to Japan (December 18, 2017, 10:03 PM ET)
- Red Sox re-sign Moreland, out of Hosmer race (December 18, 2017, 8:02 PM ET)
- Sources: Unhappy Yelich wants some answers (December 18, 2017, 5:25 PM ET)
- Marlins' Realmuto requests trade, source says (December 18, 2017, 4:00 PM ET)
- The All-Star closer vs. the backup catcher: Inside the biggest mismatch in pro sports (December 18, 2017, 12:49 PM ET)
- Padres sign RHP Jordan Lyles to 1-year deal (December 17, 2017, 8:55 PM ET)
- Strasburg might skip future All-Star games (December 17, 2017, 2:33 PM ET)
- Dodgers get tax relief, Kemp in 5-player trade (December 17, 2017, 9:04 AM ET)
- Reports: Brewers reach deal with Gallardo (December 16, 2017, 7:04 PM ET)
- Agent: Sabathia rejoining Yanks to chase title (December 16, 2017, 6:35 PM ET)
- 2B Murphy on crutches 8 weeks after surgery (December 16, 2017, 4:31 PM ET)
- Veteran RP Cishek, Cubs agree to deal (December 16, 2017, 2:05 PM ET)
- Winter meetings champs and chumps: Who has won (and lost) the offseason so far? (December 16, 2017, 8:52 AM ET)
- A's Fowler suing White Sox, ballpark over injury (December 15, 2017, 11:35 PM ET)
- Rangers get LHP Moore in deal with Giants (December 15, 2017, 11:15 PM ET)
- Angels sign ex-Reds SS Cozart to 3-year deal (December 15, 2017, 10:10 PM ET)
- Martin joins Rangers after 2 years in Japan (December 15, 2017, 7:13 PM ET)
- After signing Zack Cozart, the Angels are headed to the postseason if ... (December 15, 2017, 6:59 PM ET)
- Rodney, Twins finalize $4.5M, 1-year contract (December 15, 2017, 6:53 PM ET)
- Rockies finalize 3-year deals with Shaw, McGee (December 15, 2017, 6:47 PM ET)
- Reports: Phillies add slugger Santana for $60M (December 15, 2017, 5:48 PM ET)
- Astros signing reliever Rondon to two-year deal (December 15, 2017, 4:20 PM ET)
- Rose defamation suit against Dowd dismissed (December 15, 2017, 4:19 PM ET)
- Phillies, Neshek agree to 2-year deal (December 15, 2017, 3:22 PM ET)
- Working out with Kyle Schwarber: Exclusive look at Cubs slugger's mission to transform his body (December 15, 2017, 1:49 PM ET)
- Cold stove: The four teams no one talked about at the winter meetings (December 15, 2017, 1:29 PM ET)
- Phillies trade starting SS Galvis to Padres (December 15, 2017, 1:15 PM ET)
- Tigers' Lary, winner of 21 games in 1956, dies at 87 (December 15, 2017, 12:40 PM ET)
- Judge: Can't wait to play alongside Stanton (December 15, 2017, 9:35 AM ET)
- Will winter meetings sparks finally light the hot stove fire? (December 15, 2017, 9:28 AM ET)
- Winner meetings: Growing divide between elite teams and also-rans on display in Orlando (December 15, 2017, 9:12 AM ET)
- Source: Indians agree to deal with M. Upton (December 15, 2017, 9:01 AM ET)
- Piscotty traded to A's, near mom with ALS (December 14, 2017, 11:52 PM ET)
- Mariners land pitchers for international money (December 14, 2017, 9:50 PM ET)
- Yanks lose four minor leaguers in Rule 5 draft (December 14, 2017, 8:46 PM ET)
- Orioles still mulling potential Machado trade (December 14, 2017, 6:59 PM ET)
- MLB Winter Meetings Daily: Another potential Machado suitor emerges (December 14, 2017, 5:55 PM ET)
- Rays ask Venters to camp after 3rd TJ surgery (December 14, 2017, 4:55 PM ET)
- Marlins trade outfielder Ozuna to Cards (December 14, 2017, 2:49 PM ET)
- Reports: Closer Rodney reaches deal with Twins (December 14, 2017, 1:02 PM ET)
- Sources: MLB seeks info on Ohtani injury leak (December 14, 2017, 12:42 PM ET)
- Astros, RHP Joe Smith agree to two-year deal (December 14, 2017, 11:18 AM ET)
- Will Stanton and Judge become the most prolific slugging duo of all time? (December 14, 2017, 9:58 AM ET)
- Angels get Kinsler for prospects in Tigers trade (December 14, 2017, 8:26 AM ET)
- Reports: All-Star Kintzler agrees with Nationals (December 14, 2017, 7:39 AM ET)
- Source: Mets add righty Swarzak to bullpen (December 14, 2017, 1:41 AM ET)
- Trade grades: Did Cardinals hit a home run in Marlins' latest salary dump? (December 14, 2017, 12:59 AM ET)
- Cashman: Yanks mulled promoting Torres in '17 (December 13, 2017, 9:53 PM ET)
- Cardinals must add more than Ozuna to join NL elite (December 13, 2017, 8:26 PM ET)
- Report: Mariners reach deal with RHP Nicasio (December 13, 2017, 7:20 PM ET)
- Bob Costas wins Frick Award for broadcasting (December 13, 2017, 6:49 PM ET)
- Nationals, Harper's camp start to talk extension (December 13, 2017, 6:48 PM ET)
- Marlins release Volquez, owe him $13 million (December 13, 2017, 5:32 PM ET)
- Angels GM confirms Ohtani had PRP injection (December 13, 2017, 5:20 PM ET)
- Boras says Marlins are now a 'pawn shop' (December 13, 2017, 5:16 PM ET)
- Twins sign ex-Yankee Pineda to two-year deal (December 13, 2017, 4:57 PM ET)
- Jeter defends Miami's handling of Stanton trade (December 13, 2017, 1:41 PM ET)
- Scenes from the Astros' first World Championship (December 13, 2017, 1:00 PM ET)
- Houston does everything bigger: Scenes from the World Series at Minute Maid Park (December 13, 2017, 12:52 PM ET)
- Reports: Rockies add to bullpen, retain McGee (December 13, 2017, 12:30 PM ET)
- Mayans, yes Mayans, love basketball (December 13, 2017, 10:55 AM ET)
- Sources: Shaw to Rockies for 3 years, $27M (December 13, 2017, 10:36 AM ET)
- Source: J.D. Martinez to meet with Red Sox (December 13, 2017, 9:17 AM ET)
- Cubs agree to 2-year deal with lefty Smyly (December 13, 2017, 9:16 AM ET)
- Phillies near deal with RHP Hunter, sources say (December 13, 2017, 9:15 AM ET)
- Canseco loses TV job after harassment tweets (December 12, 2017, 10:02 PM ET)
- Dodgers' Bellinger may play more outfield in '18 (December 12, 2017, 8:21 PM ET)
- Showalter wants to manage O's beyond '18 (December 12, 2017, 8:10 PM ET)
- Chatwood's deal with Cubs under scrutiny (December 12, 2017, 7:59 PM ET)
- Iwakuma making progress after shoulder surgery (December 12, 2017, 7:45 PM ET)
- O's prospect suspended 50 games for PEDs (December 12, 2017, 7:28 PM ET)
- O's may move Machado to SS if he's not traded (December 12, 2017, 7:05 PM ET)
- Mets GM inclined to keep, not trade, Harvey (December 12, 2017, 6:44 PM ET)
- Yankees trade Headley, Mitchell to Padres (December 12, 2017, 5:43 PM ET)
- Boras taking Arrieta pitch straight to owners (December 12, 2017, 5:17 PM ET)
- GM Cashman agrees to new deal with Yankees (December 12, 2017, 2:34 PM ET)
- Trade grades: Headley deal all about the money for Yankees (December 12, 2017, 1:40 PM ET)
- Teams that need to go for it in 2018 (December 12, 2017, 1:07 PM ET)
- Ocker to receive Hall of Fame's Spink Award (December 12, 2017, 10:31 AM ET)
- From castoff to 'King Kong': How J.D. Martinez became one of MLB's most sought-after sluggers (December 12, 2017, 10:19 AM ET)
- MLB ump Scott retires at 58, cites concussions (December 12, 2017, 7:57 AM ET)
- Red Sox still searching for middle-of-lineup bat (December 11, 2017, 8:46 PM ET)
- Astros' Gene Dias wins Fishel award for MLB public relations (December 11, 2017, 8:25 PM ET)
- Stanton happy to escape Miami, join Yankees (December 11, 2017, 7:20 PM ET)
- Red Sox P Wright arrested for domestic assault (December 11, 2017, 5:38 PM ET)
- Yanks' scouting report on Jeter sells for $100K (December 11, 2017, 3:51 PM ET)
- Morris, Trammell reunited as Hall of Famers (December 11, 2017, 3:22 PM ET)
- Reports: Texas adds Martin; 1.12 ERA in Japan (December 11, 2017, 3:04 PM ET)
- For Derek Jeter, facing fallout from the Giancarlo Stanton deal, it's a whole new ballgame (December 11, 2017, 2:41 PM ET)
- Plan still for Brewers' Nelson to throw in spring (December 11, 2017, 2:38 PM ET)
- Why did Shohei Ohtani choose Angels? Because of the power of MLB -- and Mike Trout (December 11, 2017, 2:00 PM ET)
- Trade grades: Did Yankees ace Giancarlo Stanton deal? (December 11, 2017, 1:08 PM ET)
- The scariest part about Giancarlo Stanton in pinstripes? His fit at Yankee Stadium (December 11, 2017, 12:57 PM ET)
- Winter meetings predictions: What's going to go down in Orlando (December 11, 2017, 12:48 PM ET)
- How trade impacts Stanton and the new-look Yankees lineup (December 11, 2017, 11:09 AM ET)
- Stallard, who gave up Maris' 61st homer, dies (December 11, 2017, 10:45 AM ET)
- Sources: Cubs, Morrow agree to 2-year deal (December 11, 2017, 8:54 AM ET)
- Report: Mets willing to deal former ace Harvey (December 11, 2017, 7:46 AM ET)
- Morris, Trammell make Baseball Hall of Fame (December 10, 2017, 9:34 PM ET)
- Source: Cards agree with reliever Gregerson (December 10, 2017, 4:52 PM ET)
- Source: Yanks, Marlins reach terms on Stanton (December 10, 2017, 12:39 PM ET)
- Scioscia: Angels to use Ohtani as DH, pitcher (December 10, 2017, 7:51 AM ET)
- Sources: Expect MLB probe after Ohtani choice (December 10, 2017, 7:51 AM ET)
- Prized prospect Ohtani to sign with Angels (December 10, 2017, 12:47 AM ET)
- Reports: Rangers ink SS after failed Ohtani bid (December 9, 2017, 5:13 PM ET)
- Giants, Cardinals say Stanton has vetoed deals (December 9, 2017, 10:18 AM ET)
- Sources: Stanton-to-Yanks talks pick up steam (December 9, 2017, 8:51 AM ET)
- Source: Stanton open to playing for Yankees (December 9, 2017, 12:30 AM ET)
- Rockies agree to two-year deal with Iannetta (December 8, 2017, 9:21 PM ET)
- The challenge for the Angels: What comes next with Shohei Ohtani (December 8, 2017, 4:13 PM ET)
- Veteran Fiers agrees to 1-year deal with Tigers (December 8, 2017, 1:58 PM ET)
- New nickname for Braves' Triple-A club: Stripers (December 8, 2017, 1:31 PM ET)
- Marlins trade Gordon to Mariners; will play CF (December 8, 2017, 11:59 AM ET)
- Ranking the Modern Era Hall of Fame candidates (December 8, 2017, 8:34 AM ET)
- Five trades we'd love to see at the winter meetings (December 8, 2017, 8:02 AM ET)
- Syndergaard: Weight lifted from lat muscle, not shoulders (December 8, 2017, 12:46 AM ET)
- Petit finalizes 2-year, $10M deal with A's (December 7, 2017, 9:31 PM ET)
- Trade grades: Dee Gordon boosts Mariners' lineup -- and their bid for Ohtani (December 7, 2017, 8:30 PM ET)
- Proposed site for A's ballpark falls through (December 7, 2017, 7:37 PM ET)
- Cubs reach 3-year deal with righty Chatwood (December 7, 2017, 7:17 PM ET)
- O's Gausman to wear No. 34 to honor Halladay (December 7, 2017, 4:50 PM ET)
- Which teams need to shop like crazy for starting pitchers at the winter meetings? (December 7, 2017, 12:02 PM ET)
- Palmeiro, 53, working on returning to majors (December 7, 2017, 8:02 AM ET)
- Mariners, Angels add cash for pursuit of Ohtani (December 6, 2017, 10:51 PM ET)
- Blue Jays RHP Sanchez set to resume throwing (December 6, 2017, 10:36 PM ET)
- Which contenders are most desperate for hitting help at the winter meetings? (December 6, 2017, 8:20 PM ET)
- Indians, Twins to extend netting at ballparks (December 6, 2017, 5:37 PM ET)
- Jeter says 'no decisions' made yet on Stanton (December 6, 2017, 5:09 PM ET)
- Boone: Trusting the process will bring success (December 6, 2017, 4:41 PM ET)
- Sources: Keuchel pitched with foot injury (December 6, 2017, 1:32 PM ET)
- Which Shohei Ohtani is the most FUN Shohei Ohtani? (December 6, 2017, 9:38 AM ET)
- Reports: Cubs, M's, Rangers meet with Ohtani (December 6, 2017, 9:37 AM ET)
- Tigers agree with OF Martin on 1-year deal (December 5, 2017, 8:13 PM ET)
- Phillies hire Thomson as bench coach (December 5, 2017, 7:56 PM ET)
- Fantasy reaction to Miles Mikolas signing with the Cardinals (December 5, 2017, 7:13 PM ET)
- Royals bring on relief help with Peralta signing (December 5, 2017, 6:55 PM ET)
- Sources: Angels ink ex-Braves prospect Maitan (December 5, 2017, 5:48 PM ET)
- Mikolas, 31-13 in Japan, signs with Cards (December 5, 2017, 2:42 PM ET)
- Indians avoid arbitration, re-sign reliever Otero (December 5, 2017, 12:57 PM ET)
- His career over, Coppolella's mea culpa a step toward rebuilding his life (December 5, 2017, 12:01 PM ET)
- Banned ex-Braves GM Coppolella 'deeply sorry' (December 5, 2017, 11:47 AM ET)
- The Uni Watch holiday gift guide (December 5, 2017, 10:42 AM ET)
- Watt, Altuve named SI's Sportspersons of Year (December 5, 2017, 9:06 AM ET)
- Rangers, LHP Minor agree to deal, source says (December 4, 2017, 10:19 PM ET)
- Yankees finalize Boone's three-year deal (December 4, 2017, 7:12 PM ET)
- Gonzalez, 3 others sign minors deals with Rangers (December 4, 2017, 5:33 PM ET)
- Athletics hire Al Pedrique as 1st-base coach (December 4, 2017, 4:47 PM ET)
- Sources: Yanks choose Boone as next manager (December 4, 2017, 4:29 PM ET)
- Thornburg, Red Sox avoid arbitration (December 4, 2017, 2:59 PM ET)
- Breaking down the seven finalists in the race to sign Shohei Ohtani (December 4, 2017, 2:04 PM ET)
- Reports: Ohtani narrows list down to 7 teams (December 4, 2017, 1:58 PM ET)
- White Sox name Vizquel skipper of Class A club (December 4, 2017, 12:49 PM ET)
- Yanks, Red Sox among teams out on Ohtani (December 4, 2017, 11:31 AM ET)
- Just how good is Shohei Ohtani, anyway? (December 4, 2017, 9:59 AM ET)
- Digging down through baseball's circles of payroll hell (December 4, 2017, 8:06 AM ET)
- Sources: Stanton reps meet with Cards, Giants (December 3, 2017, 3:23 PM ET)
- Padres sign GM Preller to three-year extension (December 3, 2017, 3:20 PM ET)
- Kurkjian: 'Boonie' ready to do a great job for Yankees (December 3, 2017, 9:50 AM ET)
- 1B Adams heads list of 26 new free agents (December 2, 2017, 12:11 AM ET)
- Ohtani bids can begin as posting deal approved (December 1, 2017, 10:08 PM ET)
- Jays acquire '16 All-Star Diaz from Cardinals (December 1, 2017, 9:43 PM ET)
- Braves claim Whitley; exec Tinnish backs out (December 1, 2017, 8:23 PM ET)
- White Sox sign free-agent C Castillo for 2 years (December 1, 2017, 7:53 PM ET)
- MLB boosted drug tests by 25 percent in 2017 (December 1, 2017, 6:04 PM ET)
- Holland, Moustakas are MLB's comeback kings (December 1, 2017, 4:18 PM ET)
- Vogt agrees to $3.065M deal with Brewers (December 1, 2017, 12:27 PM ET)
- Sources: Giants, Stanton reps meet in L.A. (December 1, 2017, 12:03 PM ET)
- Solving the third-time-through-the-order pitching problem (December 1, 2017, 7:45 AM ET)