The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire P Blake Snell from the defending AL champion Tampa Bay Rays.

Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled hitters for more than two decades, died Sunday at the age of 81.

Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken driving charges stemming from his February arrest in metro Phoenix.

The wood-bat MLB Draft League is launching with five teams and could add a sixth, Major League Baseball announced Monday.

Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan state for a situation involving allegations of domestic violence

Kim Ng became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins.

The Tigers hired AJ Hinch to be their new manager Friday, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he was fired by Houston.

Tony La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series with the Athletics and two more with the Cardinals, is returning to manage the White Sox.

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat Los Angeles 8-7 and tied the World Series at two games each.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year’s innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.