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BayStars manager Alex Ramirez believes team has talent to contend

Alex Ramirez, the manager of the Yokohama BayStars, responded to the loss of his best…

BayStars unveil Keita Sano as team’s new captain

YOKOHAMA – Keita Sano modeled the Yokohama BayStars’ new visitors’ uniform on a slightly windy…

Mets choose coach Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager

NEW YORK – Caught off guard in a quick split with Carlos Beltran, the New…

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK – Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for…

Outfielder Marcell Ozuna, Braves reach $18 million, one-year deal

ATLANTA – Free agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves reached an $18 million,…

Longtime Mariners ace Felix Hernandez accepts minor league deal with Braves

ATLANTA – Longtime Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez reached a minor league deal with the…

Astros, Red Sox try to look ahead in wake of sign-stealing scandal

NEW YORK – Players from two teams at the center of baseball’s sign-stealing scandal faced…

Free agent Yoshihisa Hirano hoping to continue career in majors

OSAKA – Free agent right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano said Saturday he is seeking to continue his…

Rule change helps Angels with Shohei Ohtani’s pitching rehab

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – Two-way talent Shohei Ohtani can take pitching rehab assignments in…

Dragons Hall of Fame infielder, manager Morimichi Takagi dies at 78

NAGOYA – Morimichi Takagi, who held down second base for Nippon Professional Baseball’s Chunichi Dragons…