MLB The Show ’23 cover athlete is Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm
January 30, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Miami Marlins’ Euro-stepping, home-run blasting all-star, has goals beyond his impressive stats. With every stolen base and acrobatic catch, Chisholm hopes to have an impact on the next generation of players.
Trout’s HR streak ends at 7 games; Guardians win 5th in row
September 14, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout's streak of consecutive games hitting a home run ended at seven, one shy of the major league record, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead
September 13, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4 on Monday night.
Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame
August 28, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame on Saturday night, giving his entire 16-minute speech in English while reflecting on his career.
Suzuki became the 10th member of Seattle’s Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, Jamie Moyer, Jay Buhner and Dan Wilson who had previously been honored by the club.
Monday Sports in Brief
October 26, 2021 GMTMLB
HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton is becoming a Fall Classic fixture, set to start in the World Series for the third time in five seasons this week.
Houston Astros lefty Framber Valdez is virtually unknown to a national audience, with the 27-year-old poised to make his Series debut when he pitches against Morton and the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 on Tuesday night.
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joins Mariners ownership group
October 25, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is investing in the Seattle Mariners in a way he never has before.
He’ll be part of the ownership group going forward.
The Mariners announced Monday that their most famous former player has also become the first one to purchase a stake in the ballclub.
Thursday Sports in Brief
September 17, 2021 GMTBASEBALL
SEATTLE (AP) — When the Seattle Mariners started down the path of bidding for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the target was 2024 or later to host for a third time.
When MLB came back to the club asking if 2023 was a possibility, the Mariners quickly kicked into gear.
Seattle Mariners land All-Star Game earlier than expected
September 16, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — When the Seattle Mariners started down the path of bidding for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the target was 2024 or later to host for a third time.
When MLB came back to the club earlier this year asking if 2023 was a possibility, the Mariners quickly kicked into gear.
AP source: Seattle Mariners to host 2023 MLB All-Star Game
September 14, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Mariners will host baseball's 2023 All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park.
The team announced a news conference for Thursday at Seattle's Space Needle with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Votto inches short of homering in record 8th straight game
August 1, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto came oh-so-close to matching the major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games, but Javier Báez did clear the fence in his New York debut and the Mets rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday night.
Griffey, Biggio, Glavine elected to HOF board of directors
July 29, 2021 GMTCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr., Craig Biggio, and Tom Glavine have been elected to the 17-member board of directors for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Chairman Jane Forbes Clark made the announcement Thursday.
The Latest: Mets’ Alonso repeats as HR Derby champion
July 13, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Latest on the Home Run Derby (all times local):
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Pete Alonso of the New York Mets became the third back-to-back Home Run Derby champion, beating No. 6 seed Trey Mancini in the final.
Rivera 1st unanimous HOF pick; Doc, Edgar, Mussina also in
January 23, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — This honor was saved for the one and only Mariano Rivera.
Rivera, Halladay, Martinez seem set for Hall election
January 22, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera figures to make quick work of his Hall of Fame ballot appearance, just as he did of opposing batters, and could even set another record when voting is announced Tuesday: for highest percentage of ballots.