Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson, Arizona’s Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners
PHOENIX — Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were unanimous selections for Rookies of the Year on Monday night, with Henderson winning the American League honor and Carroll earning the National League award. The well-rounded stars used power, speed and defense to help their respective...
The designated hitter hasn’t always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived. In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from...
Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We’re going to be interested in looking at...
Angels hire Ron Washington as manager to replace Phil Nevin
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing. The 71-year-old Washington became the majors’ oldest current manager and only the second active Black manager, joining the...
Steinbrenner consulted with players over whether Boone should return as Yankees manager
NEW YORK — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner questioned current and former players along with staff on whether to keep Aaron Boone before deciding the New York manager will return next year. New York faded from contention by mid-August and finished 82-80, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016....
New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager
NEW YORK — The New York Mets are hiring New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the move had not been announced. Mendoza spent the past...
Guardians hire former MLB catcher Stephen Vogt as manager to replace Terry FranconaVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona, the team announced Monday. Vogt was Seattle’s bullpen coach last season. Although the 39-year-old Vogt has never been a manager, he checked every other box for the...
Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move, AP sources say
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs hired manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee on Monday in a surprising move, replacing David Ross after the team slipped out of a playoff spot in the last part of the season. Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the move to The Associated...
Justin Turner turns down option with Red Sox; Boston declines option with Corey Kluber
BOSTON — Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million player option with Boston, and the Red Sox turned down their $11 million option on right-hander Corey Kluber. Both players became free agents. Turner gets a $6.7 million buyout, completing a contract he agreed to in January that paid $16 million, including...
Chicago White Sox decline their $14 million option on star shortstop Tim Anderson
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox declined their $14-million option for next season on two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson and bought him out for $1 million on Saturday. The bat-flipping face of the franchise, Anderson led the majors with a .335 batting average in 2019 and made All-Star teams in...
Tigers acquire outfielder Mark Canha in trade with Brewers
DETROIT — If you are going to preach a certain approach to hitting throughout your organization, it would probably be quite useful to have a model of that approach playing nearly every day at the big-league level, right? Veteran outfielder Mark Canha, whom the Tigers acquired in a trade from...
Bruce Bochy adds to legacy with 4th World Series title, 1st for RangersVideo
Bruce Bochy was enjoying himself in retirement last fall at home in Tennessee, spending time with his three grandchildren, fishing and doing just about whatever he wanted, really. Still, the longer he was away from the big leagues, the more he missed the game. And he missed winning. A year...
Corey Seager earns 2nd World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson
PHOENIX — Corey Seager knows the illustrious names he’s next to: Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson. “I don’t think you can ever fathom that,” he said. “It’s a pretty special group to be part of. “ Seager joined those three Hall of Famers as a two-time World Series...
Texas Rangers win 1st World Series title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks in Game 5Video
PHOENIX — Corey Seager took a mighty hack and barely connected, sending a dribbler through an open area on the left side of the infield for his team’s first hit in the seventh inning. The Texas Rangers shortstop and World Series MVP provided plenty of power throughout a stellar October...
Rangers batter Diamondbacks to move within 1 win of World Series title
PHOENIX — Marcus Semien’s two-run triple and three-run homer powered Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning, Corey Seager hit another long home run, and the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 11-7, on Tuesday night to move ahead 3-1 in the World Series. Texas improved to a record...
Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer to miss the rest of the World SeriesVideo
PHOENIX — Texas Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the World Series after getting hurt in Game 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Infielder/outfielder Ezequiel Duran and left-hander Brock Burke were added to the active roster before Game 4 on Tuesday night. García and...
Corey Seager homers as Rangers take lead over Diamondbacks in World Series
PHOENIX — Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, to take a 2-1 lead...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge wins Clemente Award for philanthropyVideo
PHOENIX — Aaron Judge was working out at home in California along with wife, Samantha, on Oct. 20 when he received a call from Jason Zillo, the vice president of communications and media relations for the New York Yankees. “You got a minute? This is very important,” Judge recalled Zillo...
Former MLB All-Star, home-run champ Frank Howard dies at 87Video
Frank Howard, a four-time MLB All-Star who slugged 382 home runs during a lengthy major-league career that included a World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1963, has died. He was 87. A spokesperson for the Washington Nationals said the team was informed of Howard’s death by his...
D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in 1st 2 World Series games, continuing year-long trend
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo ranged a step to his right and snagged a hot smash with a smooth, backhanded play, wheeling and firing to first baseman Christian Walker, who stretched for the ball, picked up the short hop and somehow managed to keep his foot on the...
Dominant Merrill Kelly helps Diamondbacks rout Rangers, tie World Series 1-1
ARLINGTON, Texas — Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers, 9-1, on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece. Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer...
Banister envisioned World Series at Globe Life Field before it was built, when he was Texas manager
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jeff Banister envisioned being part of a World Series at Globe Life Field even before ground was broken for construction of the retractable-roof stadium that is the home of the Texas Rangers. That dream is being realized now, just happening in a different role than expected for...
García’s HR in 11th, Seager’s tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past D-backs 6-5 in Series opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit an opposite-field homer in the 11th inning, after Corey Seager’s tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wild-card teams with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The Cuban slugger known as...
Column: From Senators II to Rangers, this franchise long overdue for championship
They are The Franchise Formerly Known as the Second Version of the Washington Senators. If there’s ever been a team that’s due for a championship — way overdue, to put it bluntly — it’s the Texas Rangers. From their beginnings as a hastily assembled replacement team for the nation’s capital...
Globe Life Field roof closed for World Series opener between Texas and Arizona
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Globe Life Field roof will be closed for Game 1 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Major League Baseball announced the decision about 5 1/2 hours before the opener Friday night. The forecast called for temperatures in the low 70s with...
