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.

Athletics acquire infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp from Cubs

Tony Kemp, a left-handed-hitting infielder and outfielder, was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Chicago Cubs on Monday for minor league infielder Alfonso Rivas.

Closer Alex Colomé gets $10.5 million deal with White Sox

Closer Alex Colomé agreed to a one-year contract for $10,532,500 with the Chicago White Sox, who reached deals with all five of their arbitration-eligible players on Friday.

Astros fire AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow after MLB levies punishment for roles in sign-stealing

The Houston Astros fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after Major League Baseball levied a one-year suspension on both men for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal, team owner Jim Crane announced Monday.

Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa raises money to help those affected by earthquakes in Puerto Rico

Correa, a native of Puerto Rico, is raising money through his nonprofit, the Correa Family Foundation. As of 4:30 p.m. Saturday, the foundation has raised $12,403 of the $20,000 goal.

Closer Alex Colomé gets $10.5 million deal with Chicago White Sox

Closer Alex Colomé agreed to a one-year contract for $10,532,500 with the Chicago White Sox, who reached deals with all five of their arbitration-eligible players on Friday.

AP source: Cubs, Bryant agree to $18.6 million, 1-year deal

Kris Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year. The 2016 NL MVP rebounded from an injury-filled season to bat .282 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs.

Edwin Encarnación, White Sox complete $12 million, 1-year contract

Edwin Encarnación saw the young players the Chicago White Sox have and a bright future for a team eyeing a run at the AL Central championship after seven straight losing seasons. That's why he chose to be a part of it.

Toddler's brain injury from foul ball hit by Cubs player is permanent, attorney says

A 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park continues to receive anti-seizure medication seven months after suffering a brain injury that could leave her at risk of seizures for life, an attorney for her family said.

White Sox, reliever Cishek finalize $6 million contract

The Chicago White Sox finalized a $6 million, one-year contract with free agent reliever Steve Cishek on Tuesday.

Keuchel 2023 option can become guaranteed based on innings

Keuchel's $55.5 million, three-year deal, announced Dec. 30, calls for salaries of $18 million in each of the next three seasons and a $20 million team option for 2023 with a $1.5 million buyout. Including the option, the contract would be worth $74 million over four years.

White Sox, Robert agree to $50 million, 6-year contract

The White Sox can add the 22-year-old Cuban to their opening day roster if they think he is ready rather than hold him in the minors because of service time issues.

White Sox finalize $55.5 million, 3-year deal with Keuchel

Looking at the Chicago White Sox, Dallas Keuchel saw a team on the rise, a solid catching situation and a clubhouse with a positive reputation.

Cubs Charities giving back to children, families all across the world
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Alicia Gonzalez, executive director of Cubs Charities, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to give back in the United States and beyond.

Encarnación, White Sox complete $12 million, 1-year contract

Encarnación is due $11 million in salary next season and a $1 million signing bonus, with the White Sox holding an option for the 2021 season.

White Sox finalize $55.5 million, 3-year deal with Keuchel

The Chicago White Sox and former AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel finalized a $55.5 million, three-year contract on Monday.

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.

White Sox boost rotation, agree to $5M deal with Gio Gonzalez

The White Sox boosted their starting rotation, finalizing a $5 million, one-year contract with two-time All-Star Gio González that includes a 2021 club option.

Chicago Cubs, reliever Ryan Tepera agree to $900,000 deal

The Cubs and reliever Ryan Tepera agreed Friday to a one-year deal that pays a $900,000 salary while in the major leagues.