CLEVELAND (AP) — Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform next year. The polarizing mascot is coming off the team’s jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, a move that will end Chief Wahoo’s presence on the field but may not completely silence those […]
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Carlos Beltran retires at 40 after winning 1st World Series title
In this Dec. 5, 2016, file photo, outfielder Carlos Beltran smiles during a news conference to announce his signing a one-year contract with the Houston Astros, in Houston. HOUSTON (AP) — It took quite some time, but Carlos Beltran finally got there, winning a World Series title after 20 seasons in the majors. Now he […]
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Cora says opportunity to manage Red Sox is a return home
By Kyle Hightower AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Alex Cora didn’t expect his first chance to manage in the major leagues to come this soon, but the new Boston Red Sox manager he says he’s ready to take on the challenge of leading one of its most storied franchises. Cora was introduced Monday at […]
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Houston, we have a title — Astros beat Dodgers in Game 7
By Ben Walker AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES — From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. Playing for a city still […]
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Red Sox fire John Farrell
Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell watches from the dugout during the second inning in Game 3 of baseball’s American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Boston. The Red Sox fired Farrell on Wednesday. BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox fired manager John Farrell on Wednesday after the […]
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What is the best team in the history of each MLB franchise?
This is a 1912 file photo showing Boston Red Sox baseball player Tris Speaker. In 1912, the year Fenway Park opened, Speaker batted .383 to claim MVP honors. The 2017 baseball season has in many ways been defined by the dominance of three teams. The Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians all surpassed […]
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Astros pounce on Red Sox, but Boston maintains AL East lead
Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman (2) is congratulated by George Springer, right, after hitting a two-run home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez during the second inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. BOSTON — Major league batting leader Jose Altuve had three of Houston’s 17 hits, Carlos Correa […]
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Red Sox cut magic number to 2 with 10-7 win over Toronto
BOSTON — Rick Porcello struggled in his final playoff tuneup. No matter, he had another AL Cy Young winner to bail him out. Porcello gave up three runs in the first inning and five in all, but David Price came out of the bullpen with four straight outs to help the Boston Red Sox beat […]
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Donaldson, Blue Jays stop Red Sox winning streak at 6
BOSTON (AP) — Josh Donaldson homered and drove in three runs, powering the Toronto Blue Jays past the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Monday night. Boston’s six-game winning streak was snapped and its magic number to clinch a second straight division title remained at three. The Red Sox lead the second-place New York […]
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Red Sox beat Reds 5-4, reduce AL East magic number to three
Boston Red Sox’s Mookie Betts reacts after hitting the game-tying three-run double off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias in the eighth inning Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Red Sox won 5-4. CINCINNATI — Mookie Betts wasn’t about to stop. Neither are the Red Sox, who are heading home with a chance to […]