There was one big takeaway from author Jane Leavy’s appearance Saturday at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum to autograph and answer questions about her latest book. The Babe can still draw a crowd. Leavy, the former Washington Post writer who also has authored bestselling biographies of Sandy...
The White Sox made a surprising move Friday night in their quest to upgrade their roster and lure free agents Bryce Harper or Manny Machado — or both. The Sox acquired left-handed-hitting first baseman Yonder Alonso from the American League Central rival Indians, a source confirmed. The deal was...
The Cubs-Cardinals rivalry appears to have no offseason. The Cubs are interested in left-handed-hitting infielder Daniel Descalso, a 2007 Cardinals draft pick who spent his first five major-league seasons in St. Louis. Descalso, 32, would fit the Cubs’ profile for a versatile infielder who can...
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has benefited from his rehab since being given a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic-violence policy, his agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday. “He’s well into his therapy, and this process has been educational and defining for him.” MLB...
As the Bryce Harper sweepstakes move into the homestretch, the White Sox’s chances to sign the prized free agent may come down to details and determination. “There’s only so much we can control in the end,” Sox general manager Rick Hahn said as the winter meetings concluded Thursday. “Ultimately,...
LAS VEGAS — Having already addressed the holes in their rotation and having set up a meeting with top infielder free agent Manny Machado back in the Bronx, the Yankees’ “fully operational Death Star” is turning its focus to fixing the bullpen. Yankees GM Brian Cashman has already met with representatives...
With three full days at the 2018 MLB Winter Meetings in the books, it seems as though Phillies fans will watch general manager Matt Klentak and company leave Sin City disappointed. It would be quite a shock if either Manny Machado or Bryce Harper – the top two free agents on the market this offseason...
LAS VEGAS — In the final working hours of the annual MLB Winter Meetings, the Yankees were finalizing a two-year deal to bring veteran lefty J.A. Happ back into the fold, a team source confirmed to the News. The deal, which includes a vesting option, is pending a physical, the source said. The...
LAS VEGAS — Cue the Darth Vader music and dust off the old Evil Empire Strikes Back headlines. Brian Cashman not only refused to push back against agent Scott Boras’ prediction that the Yankees would eventually cave and chase free agent slugger Bryce Harper, but he also likened the organization...
Looks like the Yankees might be willing to go three years after all. J.A. Happ is close to returning to the Bronx on a three-year deal, The Athletic reported on Wednesday morning. The deal is pending a physical, per the report. Ken Rosenthal initially reported that the Yankees had a deal in place,...
After standing pat on the first full day of the 2018 MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, the Phillies got in on the action by opening up their purse strings Tuesday, taking a gamble to address one of their top needs. Less than 24 hours after general manager Matt Klentak said, per The Athletic’s Meghan...
LAS VEGAS — If you were surprised by the news that the Yankees and Mets were working together to try to pull off a three-team deal that would bring J.T. Realmuto to Flushing and send Noah Syndergaard to the Bronx, you weren’t alone. According to two people who were in the Marlins’ suite at the...
The most impactful player the Dodgers can acquire this offseason could be free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper. It could be Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber or Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. Or it could be a player meeting with the team’s hitting coaches this week at Dodger Stadium. Because...