D-backs Finalize $8.25M, 2-Year Deal With Catcher Alex Avila
The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized an $8.25 million, two-year contract with free agent catcher Alex Avila.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized an $8.25 million, two-year contract with free agent catcher Alex Avila.
Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick is hoping Major League Baseball and the players' association can work out a deal to improve pace of play without imposing changes on the union unilaterally.
The Tampa Bay Rays fired the team physician after a video posted on YouTube included accusations of sexual abuse with a teenager who worked for him about a decade ago.
A runner would be put on second base at the start of the 11th inning of the All-Star Game and each additional inning, according to the latest pace-of-game proposal by Major League Baseball.
Cleveland native Josh Hunt is not a fan of baseball.
Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians' uniform next year.
Francisco Rodriguez and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.
We are less than three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting, yet several of the top free agents still remain available.
Free-agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to an $80 million, five-year deal, according to person familiar with the negotiations.
For both players, 2017 was a career nadir.
When Fulmer first arrived in Detroit in the spring of 2016, Verlander took him under his wing.
The New York Yankees' minor league baseball team in New Jersey is being renamed for the state's favorite processed meat.
These crowded Hall of Fame ceremonies are becoming the norm, and 2019 might be more of the same.
Over 600 home runs. More than 600 saves. A .300 career average.
Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer George Brett is making a guest appearance on the hit TV show "Modern Family."
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players' association head Tony Clark met Tuesday, five days after the union rejected Major League Baseball's proposal to institute pitch clocks and limits on mound visits.
Alex Rodriguez is taking over for Aaron Boone again, this time moving into the ESPN booth for Sunday Night Baseball.
San Francisco announced the acquisition Monday, a week after the Giants traded for right fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Reflective of the organization's strength, the trio is comprised of right-handed pitchers.
The Boston Red Sox may head to spring training without the middle-of-the-lineup hitter they have been seeking since David Ortiz retired at the end of the 2016 season.
On the field, the Tigers have no real use for Castellanos this season and next.
Free agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and the New York Mets have finalized a one-year contract for the $545,000 major league minimum.
Iglesias was the only remaining Detroit player eligible for arbitration.
He spent the past 11 seasons on the staffs of Jim Leyland and Brad Ausmus in Detroit.
The dynamic, charismatic outfielder became an MVP while ushering in a renaissance. Five All-Star games. Three playoff appearances.
A Warren, Michigan, man is charged after authorities say searches of his home and cellphone uncovered child pornography and drugs.
A woman is facing charges in connection with a double shooting at a Detroit birthday party that left one person dead.
Detroiters are getting their say on the future of the Renaissance Center and the East Riverfront. That process started Tuesday night with the first community benefits meeting for the $1.6 billion redevelopment plan.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been open for nearly a month, and it is celebrating with a new commemorative patch.
Environmental advocates are asking everyone to be on the lookout for a couple of invasive species that are making Michigan their home and causing some damage.
Amy Doukoure, an attorney with CAIR, said Wednesday that the rhetoric displayed during Tuesday night's events went beyond anti-Muslim sentiment and reflected a broader message about race and who belongs in America.
Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson has named Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A Warren, Michigan, man is charged after authorities say searches of his home and cellphone uncovered child pornography and drugs.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been open for nearly a month, and it is celebrating with a new commemorative patch.
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
We are weeks away from the NFL regular season, but the Lions are preparing for their second preseason game this weekend. Wide receiver Jameson Williams returned to the field on Wednesday after missing practice due to an injury.
Meijer celebrated the opening of its new store in Livonia on Wednesday at Seven Mile and Farmington roads. This is the company's 129th store in Michigan.
Detroiters are getting their say on the future of the Renaissance Center and the East Riverfront.
The Monroe Public Safety Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating police.
Environmental advocates are asking everyone to be on the lookout for a couple of invasive species that are making Michigan their home and doing some damage.