Major League Baseball

Mets fire manager Mendoza after 34-47 start

The Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza with the club toiling through a historically poor start.

Red Sox place Mayer on IL with forearm injury

The Red Sox placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list because of a left forearm injury Friday.

MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams

As part of the next CBA with players, MLB wants a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who are switching teams, while organizations will have the ability to keep their own players for up to 6 years, calling it a Cornerstone Player Provision.

MLBPA proposes ban on prop betting, source says

As part of ongoing CBA talks with MLB, the MLBPA has proposed a ban on prop betting on individual players to help combat harassment from disgruntled gamblers, a union source told ESPN.

Hoyer: Urgency for Peterson trade amid injuries

The Cubs acquired veteran left-hander David Peterson from the Mets for a simple reason: They need healthy starting pitchers.

D-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban

The Diamondbacks have activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

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