MLB

Cubs deepen bullpen, trade for Dodgers' Brasier

The Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. ... Continue Reading

Grichuk returning to D-backs on one-year deal

Randal Grichuk and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, the team announced Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Rangers pick up Ahmed, Haggerty on minor deals

The Rangers have signed two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed and outfielder Sam Haggerty to minor league contracts. ... Continue Reading

Laureano joins Orioles on one-year, $4M contract

The Orioles added veteran outfielder Ramon Laureano on a one-year contract worth $4 million. ... Continue Reading

Astros to retire No. 13 of Hall of Famer Wagner

Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, will have his No. 13 retired by the Astros on Aug. 16. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Yanks, reliever Hill reach $2.85M deal

Left-hander Tim Hill and the Yankees agreed to a one-year, $2.85 million contract that includes a club option for 2026, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Ichiro snubber still a mystery after ballot reveal

The Hall of Fame voter who declined to select Ichiro Suzuki remains a mystery after 321 ballots were made public Tuesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. ... Continue Reading

MLB fires ump Hoberg for shared betting account

MLB fired umpire Pat Hoberg for "sharing" legal gambling accounts with a poker player who bet on baseball. MLB said there was no evidence Hoberg bet on baseball himself. ... Continue Reading

Snow-hei? Snow sculpture featuring Ohtani, Decoy on display at Japanese festival

The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual weeklong event that features around 200 sculptures. ... Continue Reading

Former Astros first base coach Dauer dies at 72

Rich Dauer, an infielder who played a decade in the major leagues and won a World Series as a player with Baltimore and as a coach with the Houston Astros, has died at 72, the Orioles announced on Monday without denoting a cause of death. ... Continue Reading

Reports: Yanks ink Carrasco to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed right-hander Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal, according to multiple reports. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Flaherty back to Tigers on $35M deal

Jack Flaherty and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources said. ... Continue Reading

Pirates, LHP Mayza reach 1-year, $1.15M deal

Left-hander Tim Mayza and the Pirates agreed Monday to a one-year, $1.15 million contract. ... Continue Reading

Rays acquire RHP Alex Faedo from Tigers

Right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo has joined the Tampa Bay Rays from Detroit with the Tigers acquiring minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash in the deal. ... Continue Reading

Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86

Fay Vincent, who became MLB commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners, has died at 86. ... Continue Reading