Mariners acquire slugger Josh Naylor in trade with D-backs

The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night, kicking off Major League Baseball’s trade season with a deal that bolsters Seattle’s efforts to…

Padres slugger Manny Machado gets 2,000th career hit

SAN DIEGO — Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres got his 2,000th career hit Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a sharp single off the glove of diving…

Twins slugger, Georgia native Byron Buxton set for Home Run Derby

Minnesota Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton was announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby on Monday. The Derby will take place July 14, the night…

Guardians predicted to battle with Phillies for 98 home run slugger at MLB trade deadline

Will the Cleveland Guardians buy or sell at the trade deadline? That seems to be one of the prominent questions around Major League Baseball entering the beginning of July, as…

Red Sox trade All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to Giants

The San Francisco Giants acquired three-time All-Star Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, a stunning trade that sent a player Boston once considered a franchise cornerstone to…

Oregon’s Jacob Walsh is a finalist for the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award

From Day 1, Oregon first baseman Jacob Walsh showed potential to be one of the nation’s top home run hitters. It took some time, but Walsh ended his career as…

Red Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City to meet with disgruntled slugger Rafael Devers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rafael Devers made his feelings known on Thursday. On Friday, it was Boston Red Sox owner John Henry’s turn to share his opinions with the disgruntled…