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All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn that's designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost.
Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with fan in Detroit
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 22 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an in-game altercation between Metcalf and a fan during the team's victory over Detroit.
White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
Matt Carlson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami "one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet" and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season.
It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball.
White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story
The rebuilding Chicago White Sox added Munetaka Murakami to their lineup on Sunday, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the Japanese slugger.
Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year tax bill to $272.4 million.
Los Angeles Angels settle lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Angels have settled a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The decision to settle was reached Friday after a two-month civil trial in Southern California. Authorities say Skaggs died in 2019 after snorting a fentanyl-laced pill provided by the team's communications director, Eric Kay. Skaggs' relatives filed a lawsuit alleging the MLB team knew or should have known Kay was a drug addict and dealing painkillers to players. The team said officials didn't know Skaggs was taking drugs and would have sought him help if they did. The Skaggs family says the confidential settlement closes a painful process.
Pirates acquire All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe in three-team trade involving the Rays and the Astros
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, acquiring two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Houston Astros.
Kansas City Chiefs close to leaving Arrowhead Stadium for new home in Kansas
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be mere days away from taking a big step toward a move across the state line, and eventually leaving their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri for a new and likely covered stadium in Kansas.
NASCAR's Greg Biffle killed in plane crash. Here are some other athletes who died in the air
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was believed to be on the plane that crashed outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, killing all seven people aboard. He joins a somber roll of athletes who died in plane or helicopter crashes, including fellow race car drivers Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison, who died in separate accidents in 1993. Here are some of the sports figures who died in aviation accidents:
Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Clay Holmes felt like a lot of Mets fans watching Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo leave New York.
Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 18 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
Ani Kilambi joined the Nationals as their new general manager on Thursday, making the 31-year-old who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington.
Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff.
New York Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco finalize $40 million, 2-year contract
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 16 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets completed their $40 million, two-year contract on Tuesday.
Adolis García finalizes $10M, 1-year contract with Phillies, expected to play right field
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 16 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Outfielder Adolis García and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 15 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract that addressed a major offseason priority for the team.
Lawyers clash over Angels' alleged role in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 15 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argued Monday that the Los Angeles Angels' failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team's communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player.
Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 15 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Edwin Díaz won't receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer's deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players.
