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Kazuma Okamoto, Kona Takahashi posted for MLB teams
Slugger Kazuma Okamoto and right-hander Kona Takahashi became the latest Japanese stars posted for MLB free agency on Thursday. Both players can negotiate with teams during a 45-day window that…
Former Mariners, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson retires
Former Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson announced his retirement on Thursday after seven seasons. Swanson, 32, spent four seasons with the Mariners (2019-22) before being traded…
Braves acquire Mauricio Dubon from Astros, sign Raisel Iglesias to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves acquired utility player Mauricio Dubon in a trade with the Houston Astros on Wednesday, sending infielder Nick Allen to Houston in the deal. Dubon, 31, won his…
Twins, Phillies to meet in 2026 Field of Dreams game
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site at Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 13, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday. The contest…
MLB reveals new 3-year rights deal with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
MLB on Wednesday announced a new three-year television deal with ESPN, NBC Universal and Netflix that runs through 2028. In one of the more significant changes, Sunday Night Baseball now…
Padres icon, Cy Young winner Randy Jones dies at 75
Randy Jones, a left-hander who won the1976 National League Cy Young Award, died Tuesday. He was 75. The San Diego Padres, his team from 1973-80, announced his death Wednesday. “With…
Red Sox DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe amid several moves
Ahead of the Tuesday deadline to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, the Boston Red Sox made a number of moves, including…
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