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Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada to Minor League Deal Following Westburg Injury
The Baltimore Orioles signed 30-year-old Thairo Estrada to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation to address depth needs.
Cubs Sign Michael Conforto to Minor League Deal After .199 Dodgers Season
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract following his stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Newly Discovered T206 Honus Wagner Card Fetches $5.124 Million at Auction
A recently unearthed 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card has commanded a final auction price of $5.124 million, reinforcing its status as the premier sports collectible.
Buster Olney Ranks Best MLB Second Baseman: Marte vs. Hoerner for No. 1
Buster Olney evaluates if Ketel Marte's offensive production or Nico Hoerner's elite defense earns the title of best MLB second baseman.
Aaron Judge Homers Twice with 4 RBIs in Yankees Spring Debut vs. Tigers
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two two-run home runs and recorded four RBIs in his first spring appearance against Detroit.
Shohei Ohtani Dodgers Debut Set for Saturday Opener at Tempe Diablo Stadium
Shohei Ohtani Dodgers designated hitter debut includes two or three at-bats against the Angels before joining Team Japan.
Bill Mazeroski, Hero of 1960 World Series Game 7, Dies at 89
Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, who hit the only Game 7 walk-off home run in World Series history, died Friday at age 89.
Yuki Matsui Injury: Padres Reliever Exits Practice With Left Groin Tightness
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui left a Thursday batting practice session early due to left groin tightness, putting his World Baseball Classic status in jeopardy.
Gerrit Cole Hits 96.9 MPH in First Live Session Since Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole threw 20 pitches of batting practice on Friday, hitting a maximum velocity of 96.9 mph.