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Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Dodgers utilityman Mookie Betts led the field of Silver Slugger honorees, which included seven first-time winners.

Catcher Travis d'Arnaud, who had 15 homers and 48 RBIs for the Braves last season, has agreed to a 2-year, $12 million deal to be Logan O'Hoppe's backup with the Angels.

Brian Kaplan, who spent the past three seasons with the Phillies, has been hired by the Diamondbacks to replace Brent Strom as the team's pitching coach.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, public prosecutors said Tuesday.

The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.

The Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to GM as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter'...

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first NL MVP award -- after twice winning the AL honor -- and is joined among the top three by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Diamondbacks second ...

The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson.

Aaron Boone will be part of the contingent meeting with Juan Soto in California next week.