Astros' Bregman, Altuve apologize for sign-stealing scheme

Avoiding any specifics about their team's sign-stealing during its 2017 World Series championship season, Houston Astros players Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve apologized Thursday for the scheme that was investigated and punished by Major League Baseball.

Astros' Bregman, Altuve apologize for sign-stealing scheme

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros players Alex Bregman and José Altuve said Thursday the team is sorry for its sign-stealing scheme that was investigated and punished by Major League Baseball.

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame

Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball's highest honor on Tuesday.

Elvis Andrus donates baseball, softball equipment to Thomas Jefferson H.S. teams

Texas Rangers star Elvis Andrus stepped up to the plate with a big donation to the baseball and softball teams of a Dallas high school destroyed by a tornado in October.

Rangers finalize deals for 3B Frazier, reunion with Chirinos

The Texas Rangers have formally reunited with catcher Robinson Chirinos and added third baseman Todd Frazier after completing one-year deals with the free agents.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign stealing scandal

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on Tuesday, a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport's sign-stealing scandal.

Sources: Rangers, Todd Frazier reach agreement on $5M deal

Veteran infielder Todd Frazier and the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a $5 million, one-year contract, filling a significant need for the team.

MLB might start using computerized plate umpires to call balls and strikes

Major League Baseball might soon start testing computer plate umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a labor contract with umpires.

No visible signs of damage inside Globe Life Field days after fire

Another roofing crew had to be brought in to help clean up and repair the damage from Saturday’s fire. But despite the setback, Rangers officials said the new ballpark is about 89 percent complete.

Officials: Welding sparks caused fire at Globe Life Field

Fire investigators believe sparks from a welder caused the fire at Globe Life Field on Saturday afternoon, but damage from the blaze won't put completion of the ballpark behind schedule.

Report: Indians close to trading ace Kluber to Rangers

The Cleveland Indians are close to completing a trade that will send two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday.