Cleveland drummer, iconic baseball fan John Adams dies at 71
John Adams, who pounded a drum while sitting in Cleveland's outfield bleachers during baseball games for five decades, has died. He was 71.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker signs contract extension
The Atlanta Braves signed manager Brian Snitker to a contract extension that keeps him with the club through 2025, the team announced Friday.
Astros' new GM: Dana Brown hired after spending last 4 seasons with Braves
Longtime baseball executive Dana Brown was hired as the Houston Astros' new General Manager, according to Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane. Brown joins the Astros after spending the last four seasons (2019-22) with the Atlanta Braves organization as their Vice President of Scouting.
Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 3 years later
Three years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.
Former Phillies 3B Scott Rolen elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday with five votes to spare above the 75% needed.
Minnesota Twins, Carlos Correa in agreement on multi-year deal
The Minnesota Twins and Carlos Correa are reportedly in agreement on a 6-year contract after Correa opted out of his original deal last November to become a free agent.
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer
"Hearing the word 'Cancer' came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Liam Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."
Dodgers cut ties with Trevor Bauer after being reinstated from suspension
Former Cy Young Award-winner Trevor Bauer will no longer pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The news comes after Bauer served a season-long suspension for violating MLB's sexual assault and domestic violence policy.
Trevor Bauer reinstated after reduced suspension; Dodgers must decide whether to keep him or not
Now that Trevor Bauer is reinstated, the Dodgers have a big decision to make: Will the team keep Bauer or leave him out of the Dodgers' 40-man roster?
US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in 2023 World Baseball Classic
It clears the way for MLB stars like José Abreu, Yordan Alvarez, and Randy Arozarena to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year.
Braves sign veteran OF Luplow to 1-year, $1.4 million deal
The Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Jordan Luplow, who has a .213 batting average in six seasons, to a $1.4 million, one-year contract on Monday.
Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year deal: AP sources
Atlanta managed to sign a couple of its young stars, but the Braves were unable to do the same with Dansby Swanson. Swanson and Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh got married last weekend in Georgia.
Cubs agree to pay shortstop Dansby Swanson $177 million over 7 years
Chicago went 74-88 this year and finished third in the NL Central. It was its second straight losing season, but it went 40-31 in its last 71 games.
Aaron Judge's record-setting home run ball auction ends Saturday
The current bid for the ball, which broke Roger Maris' American League record for homers in a season, sits at $1.2 million, according to Goldin Auctions.
Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team trade
The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal Monday that also sent All-Star catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dansby Swanson and Mallory Pugh get married in 'dream ceremony'
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and women's soccer star Mallory Pugh said "I do" at a special ceremony at Lake Oconee over the weekend.
Aaron Judge returning to New York Yankees
Slugger Aaron Judge has reportedly agreed to return to the New York Yankees. Various sources say that he has agreed to a nine-year deal to stay with the club.
Atlanta Braves Fred 'Crime Dog' McGriff elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame in unanimous vote
A player only needs 75-percent of the committee vote to earn an election, but McGriff received all 16 from the Contemporary Baseball Era committee.
Texas Rangers ink free-agent ace Jacob deGrom to 5-year deal
Free-agent ace Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers agreed to a five-year contract Friday.
Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame pitcher, two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 88
The five-time All-Star played for eight major-league teams from 1962 until 1983. He won the Cy Young with Cleveland in 1972 and San Diego in 1978.