FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dustin Pedroia’s goal isn’t merely to come back from his knee injury. He’s done that before. The challenge for the Boston second baseman this time is to return at the right time, to stick around longer than three games, and to help the Red Sox get back to the World Series with his play, instead ...

This is not a dream. This is reality … AND IT’S AWESOME! The San Diego Padres scored an enormous victory in securing the talents of free-agent infielder Manny Machado, the team announced on Thursday. Machado will be introduced during an 8:30a press conference available on FOX Sports San Diego & FOX Sports GO. Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Padres are getting closer to getting Manny Machado in uniform and on the field. San Diego announced its $300 million, 10-year contract with the All-Star infielder on Thursday, more than two days after the deal was agreed to. Machado will be introduced Friday morning at spring training in Peoria, Arizona. Manager Andy Green said he ...

The young Angels use Spring Training to ‘soak up’ info from their more-experienced teammates.

TOKYO (AP) — Amateur baseball officials in Japan are debating the introduction of pitch limits aimed at preventing injuries to high school players. Marathon pitching performances have long been a trademark of the National Summer High School Baseball Championship which is held every August and is arguably the country’s most popular sporting event. “They have pitch limits in U.S. amateur ...

DETROIT (AP) — Free agent Josh Harrison has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was still subject to a successful physical. The 31-year-old Harrison spent his first eight major league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He’s played second ...

Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill join the Angels for the 2019 season. Hear from the new arms from Tempe, Ariz.

Manny Machado’s new $300 million contract put a stop — at least temporarily — to a growing chorus of player complaints that major league teams were conspiring to do deep damage to the free agent market. It did nothing, however, to change the new reality of baseball. And that’s something players should be worrying about between now and 2021, when ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Walker’s salary dropped from $17.2 million to $2 million in two years. Greg Holland was cut from $14 million to $2 million this season. Daniel Murphy fell from $17.5 million to $10 million. While Manny Machado agreed to a pending $300 million, 10-year contract with San Diego and Bryce Harper is likely to top Giancarlo ...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The last challenge for Mike Foltynewicz was in discovering a level of consistency that fueled a breakout season that included an All-Star Game appearance and top-10 finisher in the National League Cy Young voting. Now, catcher Tyler Flowers sees a clear next step in the evolution of the Braves’ right-hander: it’s time for the 27-year-old to become ...