Baseball

Stephen Strasburg, Nationals agree to $245 million deal

SAN DIEGO – Stephen Strasburg is returning to Washington with a record contract, and fellow…

NPB stars no longer shy about expressing MLB aspirations

Kohei Arihara wants to pitch in the major leagues in the near future. Haruki Nishikawa…

Former union leader Marvin Miller elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

SAN DIEGO – Marvin Miller, the union leader who revolutionized baseball by empowering players to…

Handful of players from ‘Matsuzaka Generation’ still holding on

Daisuke Matsuzaka returned home on Wednesday, solidifying a deal to spend his 20th season in…

Zack Wheeler, Phillies agree to $118 million, five-year deal, sources say

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies filled their biggest need quickly.Right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Phillies…

Cole Hamels, Braves agree on one-year deal

ATLANTA – Alex Anthopoulos believes Cole Hamels can help the Atlanta Braves win big next…

Angels to buy Angel Stadium, stay in Anaheim through 2050

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – The Los Angeles Angels have reached a proposed agreement to stay in…

Giants complete posting application for pitcher Shun Yamaguchi

The Yomiuri Giants officially broke with tradition on Tuesday when they made pitcher Shun Yamaguchi…

Former Carp reliever Jay Jackson poised to sign with Marines

Right-hander Jay Jackson, who pitched last season for the Milwaukee Brewers, and spent the previous…

Lions re-sign former ace Daisuke Matsuzaka

The Seibu Lions said Tuesday they have reached an agreement with former major leaguer Daisuke…