MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.

Wander Franco's deal with the Rays could be worth up to $223-million

The team is in the process of finalizing the richest contract in franchise history to someone just 70 games into his big-league career.

MLB labor dispute: Baseball appears headed for first work stoppage in decades

The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.

Diamondbacks hire Brent Strom as pitching coach

Manager Torey Lovullo is overhauling a big portion of his coaching staff after the Diamondbacks finished with a 52-110 record last season, which was the second-worst in franchise history.

Angels' Shohei Ohtani named the unanimous American League MVP

Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time.

World Series champ Julio Lugo dead at 45

Julio Lugo was a 43rd round draft pick who eventually became champion.

D-backs decline 2022 options for Calhoun, Clippard

The Diamondbacks also announced Thursday that they will keep right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, exercising his option for the 2022 season.

100-year-old Braves fan excited over World Series win

Learlean "Big Momma" McKey is 100 years old and watches the Braves every time they're on TV. She's

Braves beat Astros 7-0 in Game 6, winning first World Series since 1995

The Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions for the first time in nearly two decades with their 7-0 win over the Astros in Houston during Game Six on Tuesday.

D-backs hire former Rangers manager Banister as bench coach

The 57-year-old Banister managed the Texas Rangers from 2015-18 and had a 325-313 record while winning the AL West twice.

Astros dash Braves hopes of winning World Series with Game 5 win, 9-5

Things seemed bleak at first, but the Astros proved they weren't going down without a fight and took an electrifying win in Game 5 against the Braves, 9-5.

Braves blank Astros, take 2-1 lead in World Series

The Braves beats the Astros 2-1 in their first World Series game at home at Truist Park.

Braves pitched seven no-hit innings to Astros in World Series

Braves starter Ian Anderson and a pair of relievers have combined on a no-hitter through seven innings against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Astros beat Braves 7-2, tie up World Series

The Atlanta Braves could not pull off the magic of Game One of the World Series. They lose to the Astros in Game Two 7-2 to tie up the series.