The Latest Breaking News on Baseball

CHICAGO — My first mention of a tweet appeared July 28, 2009, in a Chicago Tribune story on a Milton Bradley trade rumor.

The American League MVP gave a humorous answer when asked if he would bid on his record breaking home run ball.

The Cubs non-tendered Brailyn Marquez, outfielder Rafael Ortega and right-handed pitcher Alexander Vizcaíno at Friday’s deadline.

“We appreciate all that Adam and Danny did for our organization in 2022 and during prior seasons,” GM Rick Hahn said.

NEW YORK — The Yankees understand they are in a do-or-die situation. Aaron Judge’s historic 2022 campaign turned up the heat on general manager Brian Cashman to bring the AL single-season home run record holder back to the Bronx.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers had until 5 p.m. Friday to decide whether to tender Cody Bellinger, the 2019 National League MVP, a contract for the 2023 season.

The outfielder has struggled at the plate the last few seasons in Los Angeles.

The New York shortstop will remain in a Pinstripes’ uniform as he enters his final year before free agency.

Earlier this week, the Blue Jays and Mariners made a fascinating trade. Toronto sent outfielder Teoscar Hernández, one of its best hitters, to Seattle for righthander Erik Swanson and minor-league lefthander Adam Macko. Hernández is projected to earn $14.1 million in 2023 via ...