Pro Baseball

Tulane beats No. 22 Memphis 38-32 to stay in contention for the Group of 5 spot in CFP

Jake Retzlaff threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns and Tulane held off No. 22 Memphis 38-32 on Friday night to stay in contention for the Group of Five’s spot in the College Football Playoff and dash the Tigers’ hopes.

After missing World Series for personal reasons, Dodgers' Vesia says his baby daughter has died

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia has shared the news that his daughter, Sterling, has died.

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges.

Prince Harry apologizes to Canada over 'Hat Gate.' Duke sorry for wearing Dodgers cap

Prince Harry has apologized to Canadians for wearing an LA Dodgers cap at a World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Power-hitting infielder Munetaka Murakami enters MLB posting system, can be signed until Dec. 22

Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami is entering Major League Baseball's posting system.

Tucker, Bichette, Schwarber among 13 to get $22 million qualifying offers from former teams

Thirteen players, including Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and Kyle Schwarber, have received $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams.

San Diego Padres hire former reliever Craig Stammen as manager

The San Diego Padres have hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their manager.

Rockies hiring DePodesta of 'Moneyball' fame from NFL's Browns to run baseball ops, AP source says

The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta from the NFL's Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations.

Ohio State gets top billing in opening College Football Playoff rankings; Indiana, Texas A&M next

The College Football Playoff selection committee is set to release its first rankings of the season on Tuesday night.

Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger become free agents

Boston third baseman Alex Bregman and right-hander Lucas Giolito, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz and New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger were among the players who turned down player options or exercised opt outs and became free agents.

Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore

Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles.

Victor Conte, who sold undetectable steroids to elite athletes in baseball and track, has died at 75

Victor Conte has died at 75 years old.

Imanaga becomes eligible for free agency after Cubs, pitcher turn down options, AP source says

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that left-hander Shoto Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs declined an option to keep his contract by guaranteeing $57 million for the 2026-28 seasons and he turned down a $15.25 million option for 2026.

Johnny Keefer making steady gains up the ladder and now starts his biggest test on PGA Tour

Johnny Keefer is making quick strides in golf since graduating from Baylor 17 months ago.

College Football Playoff opens with 1 game Dec. 19 and 3 more on Dec. 20; TV and kickoff times set

The College Football Playoff will kick off with a first-round game on December 19, followed by three more on December 20.