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Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
Read full article: Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with YankeesJuan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams.
LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeper
Read full article: LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeperThe Los Angeles Dodgers spent big last offseason before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández.
Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending options
Read full article: Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending optionsOutfielder Juan Soto, pitchers Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler and Max Fried, first baseman Pete Alonso, third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Anthony Santander and shortstop Willy Adames were among 136 players who became free agents.
Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World Series
Read full article: Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World SeriesThe Philadelphia Phillies’ season of World Series championship expectations ended with a thud against the New York Mets in the NL Division Series.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans lead the Royals over the Orioles 1-0 to open an AL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Bobby Witt Jr. and Cole Ragans lead the Royals over the Orioles 1-0 to open an AL Wild Card SeriesBobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single in his playoff debut to back Cole Ragans’ six sharp innings and help the Kansas City Royals return from a nine-year postseason absence with a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 years
Read full article: Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 yearsThe Milwaukee Brewers became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot when they sealed their third NL Central title in the last four years.
Ohtani homers and has 2 steals in Dodgers' 6-4 win over Orioles. He and his dog handle first pitch
Read full article: Ohtani homers and has 2 steals in Dodgers' 6-4 win over Orioles. He and his dog handle first pitchTeoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep leading off the game on his second bobblehead night and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4.
Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB team
Read full article: Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB teamThis was expected to be the season the Milwaukee Brewers finally took a step back after making five playoff appearances over the last six years in Major League Baseball’s smallest market.
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
Baltimore's Corbin Burnes to start against Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes in All-Star Game
Read full article: Baltimore's Corbin Burnes to start against Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes in All-Star GameBaltimore’s Corbin Burnes will start for the American League in the All-Star Game against Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes.
Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teams
Read full article: Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teamsThe New York Yankees opened 2024 with a four-game sweep at Houston, and their new star outfielder made big plays the whole way.
Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season
Read full article: Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB seasonAfter the Dodgers and Padres soft-launched the 2024 MLB season with a two-game series in South Korea last week, the rest of the league was scheduled to start play Thursday.
MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class
Read full article: MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 classThere will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years.
Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year ago
Read full article: Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year agoNew York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set to appear in a game for the first time since tearing a patellar tendon during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Orioles used their terrific farm system to acquire one of the game's star pitchers in Corbin Burnes
Read full article: Orioles used their terrific farm system to acquire one of the game's star pitchers in Corbin BurnesWhen they acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes, the Baltimore Orioles sent a message to their own fans.
Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee
Read full article: Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from MilwaukeeThe Milwaukee Brewers have traded All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles for left-hander DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz and a competitive balance draft pick.
Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays
Read full article: Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue JaysJuan Soto and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $31 million, one-year contract that broke Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player.
Diamondbacks hit Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks hit Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series openerCorbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno homered against Corbin Burnes, helping Arizona erase an early three-run deficit and sending the Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Brewers' Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams throw 9 hitless innings vs. Yankees in game tied 0-0
Read full article: Brewers' Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams throw 9 hitless innings vs. Yankees in game tied 0-0Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes and Devin Williams combined for nine hitless innings against the New York Yankees in a game that was tied 0-0.
Barnes homers for first time in nearly a year, Dodgers beat Brewers 1-0 for 11th straight victory
Read full article: Barnes homers for first time in nearly a year, Dodgers beat Brewers 1-0 for 11th straight victoryAustin Barnes hit a solo shot in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win their 11th in a row with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Corbin Burnes overcomes heat scare to fan 13 in the Brewers' 1-0 victory over the Reds
Read full article: Corbin Burnes overcomes heat scare to fan 13 in the Brewers' 1-0 victory over the RedsCorbin Burnes struck out the side in the sixth inning after nearly collapsing in the fifth in oppressive humidity, Victor Caratini singled in a run in the seventh and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Friday night.
Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 gameShohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Mitchell homers in 9th as Brewers sweep Mets with 7-6 win
Read full article: Mitchell homers in 9th as Brewers sweep Mets with 7-6 winGarrett Mitchell hit a tiebreaking homer off Adam Ottavino in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the New York Mets 7-6 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.
Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown
Read full article: Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple CrownMinnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.
Scherzer perfect for 6 in return, wins 200th as Mets clinch
Read full article: Scherzer perfect for 6 in return, wins 200th as Mets clinchMax Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact, and the New York Mets clinched their first playoff berth in six years by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2.
Judge hits 58th and 59th homers, Yanks beat Brewers 12-8
Read full article: Judge hits 58th and 59th homers, Yanks beat Brewers 12-8Aaron Judge hit his 58th and 59th home runs of the season to move within two of Roger Maris’ American League record with 16 games remaining and lead the New York Yankees over the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8.
Wainwright, Molina make history, then lead Cards over Brews
Read full article: Wainwright, Molina make history, then lead Cards over BrewsAdam Wainwright and Yadier Molina made history with the first pitch of the game, then the record-setting battery helped the St. Louis Cardinals extend their NL Central lead by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1.
12 Ks for Ray, 12 Ws in row for M's after 4-3 win in Texas
Read full article: 12 Ks for Ray, 12 Ws in row for M's after 4-3 win in TexasRobbie Ray struck out 12 without a walk over 6 2/3 innings, rookie All-Star center fielder Julio Rodríguez hit a grand slam and the Seattle Mariners have their longest winning streak in more than two decades, beating the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their 12th win in a row.
LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in TorontoThe Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Burnes, Brewers blank Cards 2-0, move alone atop NL Central
Read full article: Burnes, Brewers blank Cards 2-0, move alone atop NL CentralCorbin Burnes pitched seven dominant innings, Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers regained sole possession of first place in the NL Central with a 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight loss
Read full article: Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight lossBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Odúbel Herrera homered as interim manager Rob Thomson and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the sagging Milwaukee Brewers 8-3.
Gorman homers, drives in 4, as Cardinals rout Brewers 8-3
Read full article: Gorman homers, drives in 4, as Cardinals rout Brewers 8-3Nolan Gorman hit his first major league homer and Matthew Liberatore earned his first major league win, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs SoxA pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown teamLos Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-5 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Yelich hits for record-tying 3rd cycle, but Reds beat Brews
Read full article: Yelich hits for record-tying 3rd cycle, but Reds beat BrewsChristian Yelich hit for a record-tying third cycle — all of them against Cincinnati — but the Milwaukee Brewers’ rally fell short in the ninth inning in a 14-11 loss to the Reds.
LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and Braves
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and BravesCubs veteran Kyle Hendricks is set to deliver the first pitch of the season against Corbin Burnes and Milwaukee at Wrigley Field just past 2:20 p.m. EDT, the first of seven games still on the calendar amid rainy forecasts across the country.
To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year deal
Read full article: To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year dealThe New York Mets and Max Scherzer have finalized a $130 million, three-year deal, a contract that shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary and forms a historically impressive 1-2 atop New York’s rotation with Jacob deGrom.
Toronto lefty Ray wins AL Cy Young, Brewers' Burnes takes NL
Read full article: Toronto lefty Ray wins AL Cy Young, Brewers' Burnes takes NLToronto left-hander Robbie Ray bounced back from a dismal season to win the AL Cy Young Award and Milwaukee righty Corbin Burnes returned from a bout of COVID-19 to win the NL’s top pitching prize.
Stearns says Brewers don't know cause of Yelich's struggles
Read full article: Stearns says Brewers don't know cause of Yelich's strugglesMilwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns says nobody has been able to figure out the cause of Christian Yelich’s hitting struggles over the past couple of seasons.
Tellez HR, throw spark Brewers over Braves 2-1 in Game 1
Read full article: Tellez HR, throw spark Brewers over Braves 2-1 in Game 1Rowdy Tellez spoiled Charlie Morton’s gem with a two-run homer in the seventh inning and threw out a runner at home plate, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in the opener of their NL Division Series.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slateThe 107-win Giants and 106-win Dodgers are ready to throw out all those wins and settle their season-long clash with a best-of-five NL Division Series in San Francisco.
Turner, Gurriel win batting titles in boom-and-bust season
Read full article: Turner, Gurriel win batting titles in boom-and-bust seasonTrea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston’s Yuli Gurriel won their first batting titles in a season of boom and bust that saw four teams lose 100 games for only the third time, and four 90-game winners in the AL East alone.
Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
Read full article: Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat BrewsTrea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter Clayton Kershaw got hurt.
Brewers' Burnes, Hader combine for MLB record 9th no-hitter
Read full article: Brewers' Burnes, Hader combine for MLB record 9th no-hitterMilwaukee ace Corbin Burnes combined with reliever Josh Hader to pitch baseball’s record ninth no-hitter this season, breaking a mark set when pitchers began throwing overhand in 1884 as the Brewers beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0.
Vogelbach slam in 9th caps comeback, Brewers shock Cards 6-5
Read full article: Vogelbach slam in 9th caps comeback, Brewers shock Cards 6-5Daniel Vogelbach delivered a pinch-hit grand slam off Alex Reyes to cap a five-run rally in the ninth inning that gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants
Read full article: Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over GiantsJorge Soler and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani, Ian Anderson pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0.
LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skidOne day after firing pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the slumping San Diego Padres begin a three-game series Tuesday night against the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East leadIn-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels, and the Kansas City Royals visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
Brewers run win streak to 10 with 7-2 victory over Pirates
Read full article: Brewers run win streak to 10 with 7-2 victory over PiratesAdrian Houser scattered four hits over a season-high 6 2/3 innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-2 victory over Pittsburgh.
Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight win
Read full article: Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight winHighly touted Milwaukee prospect Aaron Ashby got roughed up for seven runs in the first inning of his big league debut, but Luis Urias homered twice as the Brewers rallied to rout the Chicago Cubs 15-7 for their eighth straight win.
Plunked again, Contreras hits back with HR, Cubs beat Brews
Read full article: Plunked again, Contreras hits back with HR, Cubs beat BrewsWillson Contreras struck back after getting plunked again by the Brewers, hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs rallied past Milwaukee 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debut
Read full article: Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debutNolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 as fans returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since 2019.
Twins' Berríos, Rogers through 7 combined no-hit innings
Read full article: Twins' Berríos, Rogers through 7 combined no-hit inningsMinnesota Twins right-hander José Berríos pitched six hitless innings and Taylor Rogers has the no-hit bid intact through seven against the Milwaukee Brewers, who also had a no-hitter going until Corbin Burnes’ bid was ended in the seventh by a solo homer.
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
Read full article: Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2He was 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in three spring starts, including allowing six earned runs against Cincinnati on Friday. Alec Bohm had two hits, including his fourth double. AdFreddie Freeman had two hits, including a double and his first homer — a two-run shot in the sixth. Victor Robles had three hits, including his sixth double, with an RBI, and Kyle Schwarber doubled and walked three times. Adalberto Mondesi singled and homered and Jorge Soler had two hits, including a double.
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Read full article: Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swingThe 2018 AL Rookie of the Year is off to a strong start this spring on both sides. PHILLIES 3, PIRATES 0Bryce Harper homered on his first swing of spring training, launching a opposite-field drive to left. Chad Kuhl made his second start for Pittsburgh, allowing two runs on three hits. Brad Keller worked three innings in the start for the Royals and allowed a run on four hits and two walks. BRAVES 4, TWINS 0 (7)Kyle Wright fared much better in his second start for Atlanta, allowing one hit in three shutout innings with two strikeouts.
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Read full article: Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debutBieber bounced back with a pair of strikeouts, but Nick Heath hit a single to put the Royals up 3-0. DODGERS 10, ROCKIES 0 (6 INNINGS)Trevor Bauer, pitching for the first time since signing a $102 million, three-year contract, debuted in Dodger blue with two scoreless innings. Jameson Taillon followed with a scoreless inning. CUBS 1, PADRES 0 (7)Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks struck out two in two scoreless innings. BREWERS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 1 (8)Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta each threw a scoreless inning for Milwaukee before Jordan Zimmermann gave up a run.
Kershaw Ks 13 as Dodgers eliminate Brewers 3-0
Read full article: Kershaw Ks 13 as Dodgers eliminate Brewers 3-0Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, left, high-fives Justin Turner after the team's 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Los Angeles. Kershaw, a three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, showed none of the fallibility that's plagued his postseason career. Only two of the Dodgers' nine hitters didn't strike out during that span; five of the Brewers didn't. As if the Brewers didn't have enough injuries already, catcher Jacob Nottingham got hurt and left the game in the sixth. Dodgers: Open the NL Division Series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
Seager homers, Dodgers beat Brewers 4-2 in playoff opener
Read full article: Seager homers, Dodgers beat Brewers 4-2 in playoff openerThe Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of a National League wild-card baseball series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful lineup went mostly quiet against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mookie Betts had two hits and an RBI and Corey Seager homered in the Dodgers' 4-2 victory in the opener of their NL playoff Wednesday night. The eight-time NL West champion Dodgers capitalized early in a bullpen game for the Brewers and can wrap up the best-of-three series Thursday. “A walk is just as good as a hit sometimes, which we showed in the first inning,” Seager said.
LEADING OFF: Padres check Clevinger, Burnes' ERA title bid
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres check Clevinger, Burnes' ERA title bidSan Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger works against a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in San Diego. Clevinger was suddenly pulled after only one inning of his start Wednesday and sent for an MRI on his right biceps. A NEW ERANo Brewers pitcher has won an ERA title -- Corbin Burnes could become the first. The 25-year-old righty starts at St. Louis with a 1.77 ERA, barely behind Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer (1.73). Both pitchers are among the AL ERA leaders.