Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has offered advice and a free playoff ticket to an 8-year-old special needs girl who apparently was yelled at by another fan for loudly cheering at an Astros game.
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Shortly after their playoff spot was assured, the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Albert Almora Jr.’s single with two outs in the 10th inning Wednesday night.
John Gibbons wasn’t sure he had the energy to oversee a rebuild in Toronto, so he’s moving on from his job as manager of the Blue Jays at the end of the season.
Bryce Harper showed up early for what could be his final home game as a member of the Washington Nationals so he could put on his white uniform and “just cherish that moment.” The 2012 NL Rookie of the Year and 2015 NL MVP can become a free agent this offseason.
San Francisco said Monday that Evans will be reassigned, with responsibilities to be determined.
A food service worker at Comerica Park in Detroit has been fired after a video was posted online allegedly showing him spitting on a pizza.
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the starting lineup because of fatigue in his left shoulder.
Billie Jean King and partner Ilana Kloss have joined the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group.
Pitcher Jesus Luzardo, the team’s No. 1 prospect, could be in Las Vegas to start the year.
As of Monday, the Athletics and 51s have a Player Development Contract that will run through 2020.
The Las Vegas 51s will now be affiliated with the Oakland Athletics, the 51s announced Monday.
New York Mets captain David Wright will return for the team’s final homestand, making what will probably be his last appearance as a big leaguer.
It’s been nearly a year since the New York Mets signaled their intent to leave Las Vegas, buying the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs.
Kansas City rookie Jorge Lopez came within three outs of a perfect game before Max Kepler walked leading off the ninth inning and Robbie Grossman followed with a single in the Royals’ 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
More than 6,000 fans gathered on Labor Day to say goodbye to baseball at Cashman Field before their beloved 51s get a rebranding and a new stadium.
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