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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liberty Media to spin Braves stock off into new publicly-traded stock
The measure should not significantly impact the daily operations for the Braves, The Battery, its other properties, or its cash assets.
The measure should not significantly impact the daily operations for the Braves, The Battery, its other properties, or its cash assets.
Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna heads to court over DUI arrest
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna will head to court Wednesday to a Georgia judge over his arrest for DUI in August.
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna will head to court Wednesday to a Georgia judge over his arrest for DUI in August.
Atlanta's Harris, Seattle's Rodriguez voted top rookies
Atlanta’s Michael Harris II and Seattle's Julio Rodríguez had a lot in common — perhaps too much.
Atlanta’s Michael Harris II and Seattle's Julio Rodríguez had a lot in common — perhaps too much.
Babe Ruth glove sells for record $1.5 million at auction
A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.
A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.
Astros fan waits 36 hours in line to meet Jose Altuve following her final cancer treatment
Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.
Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.
Rodríguez, Harris chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay
Center fielders Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners and Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves have been chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay.
Center fielders Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners and Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves have been chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay.
Man accused of throwing White Claw at Sen. Ted Cruz during Astros championship parade identified
Video shared on Twitter captured the moment the can almost hit the senator and someone nearby attempted to block what Sen. Cruz later said was a White Claw can.
Video shared on Twitter captured the moment the can almost hit the senator and someone nearby attempted to block what Sen. Cruz later said was a White Claw can.
Houston Astros parade live stream: Watch the celebration for World Series win
A massive crowd of fans lined the streets of Downtown Houston on Monday for a parade to celebrate the Astros' World Series win.
A massive crowd of fans lined the streets of Downtown Houston on Monday for a parade to celebrate the Astros' World Series win.
Houston Astros: Dusty Baker wins 1st World Series as manager
After 25 seasons as a big league skipper peppered with a couple of painful near-misses, the 73-year-old Baker finally made it all the way home when his Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the title.
After 25 seasons as a big league skipper peppered with a couple of painful near-misses, the 73-year-old Baker finally made it all the way home when his Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the title.
Three-run homer blasts Astros to World Series win in game 6 vs. Phillies
The win also finally gets Dusty Baker his first title in his 25th season as a manager.
The win also finally gets Dusty Baker his first title in his 25th season as a manager.
Álvarez blasts Astros to World Series title in G6 vs. Phils
Yordan Álvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night.
Yordan Álvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night.