Mets find relief in New Year, introducing Dellin Betances
After spending his first eight seasons in the majors with the crosstown Yankees, Dellin Betances joined the New York Mets on a one-year contract with a player option for 2021.
Larsen, who threw only perfect World Series game, dies at 90
Don Larsen, the journeyman pitcher who reached the heights of baseball glory in 1956 for the New York Yankees when he threw a perfect game and the only no-hitter in World Series history, died Wednesday night. He was 90.
Dellin Betances heads to Mets on a 1-year deal
Free-agent pitcher Dellin Betances isn't going far from the Bronx. The former New York Yankee signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets. He missed most of 2019 due to injuries.
MLB might start using computerized plate umpires to call balls and strikes
Major League Baseball might soon start testing computer plate umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a labor contract with umpires.
Céspedes base pay cut from $29.5M to $6M
Yoenis Céspedes' base salary next year was cut to $6 million from its original $29.5 million as part of an amended contract with the New York Mets that avoided a grievance hearing, according to details obtained by The Associated Press.
Cole on $324M, 9-year deal with Yankees: 'It was my dream'
Gerrit Cole brought along a sign for the news conference to announce his signing with the New York Yankees: a crinkled poster board that read “Yankee Fan Today Tomorrow Forever."
MLB: Pitcher Madison Bumgarner signs 5-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner is taking his talents to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the next 5 years, according to Major League Baseball.
Babe Ruth’s 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
Fire at under construction Globe Life Field now contained; cause being investigated
Flames and plumes of smoke were seen coming from the roof of Globe Life Field Saturday afternoon after a fire started there.
AP source: Brett Gardner, Yankees reach $12.5M, 1-year deal
Outfielder Brett Gardner is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees $12.5 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
MLB's revised drug policy would essentially make weed legal throughout baseball: report
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association are reportedly in agreement in removing marijuana from the list of banned substances for minor leaguers.
Yankees sign Gerrit Cole for $324 million over 9 years
The New York Yankees really, really wanted to get pitcher Gerrit Cole. The team gave the ace an even $36 million annually for 9 years. He can opt-out after the 2024 season. He also has a full no-trade provision.
Union executive Marvin Miller, Simmons elected to Hall of Fame
Marvin Miller, the union leader who revolutionized baseball by empowering players to negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts and to play for teams of their own choosing, was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday along with former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ted Simmons.
Yankees set to offer record-setting deal to Gerrit Cole: Sources
New York and the Los Angeles Angels, a team that has also had their eye on 29-year-old Gerrit Cole, are preparing for a bidding war that executives expect will reach well beyond $250 million, sources told ESPN.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
Ellsbury released by Yankees, who owe $26 million
The Yankees have given up on Jacoby Ellsbury, cutting the oft-injured outfielder with more than $26 million left in his $153 million, seven-year contract.
Derek Jeter joins newcomers on 2020 Hall of Fame ballot
Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera in Cooperstown after the reliever last year became the first unanimous pick by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Vendors outside Yankee Stadium get a reprieve
Eight independent shops near Yankee Stadium have been spared from a situation they feared would put them out of business. A few weeks ago, a new deal announced between Nike and the MLB would have no longer considered these stores so-called standard merchandise providers. That would have prohibited them from selling official New York Yankee gear. But Nike and MLB modified their agreement giving the retailers the green light to continue selling the products. Reported by Briella Tomassetti
Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom wins another NL Cy Young Award
Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets has been named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight year.
Report: 2017 Houston Astros stole signs, broke rules
Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in center field.