With presidents Obama, Castro watching, Rays beat Cuban team

When Kevin Kiermaier slid into home for the Tampa Bay Rays' first run of the day, President Barack Obama flung his arms wide in the sign for "safe."

Told to cut son's time in clubhouse, LaRoche leaves White Sox

Told to cut down his son's time in the clubhouse, Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche took a different path: He said he planned to retire and walk away from a $13 million salary.

Marlins-Braves July 3rd game moved to Fort Bragg, NC

The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins will play on the U.S. military base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on July 3 in a 12,500-capacity ballpark to be built with funding by Major League Baseball and the players' association. The ballpark will be converted to a softball field and multi-purpose facility after the game.

Obama to attend Rays-Cuba game in Havana on March 22

President Barack Obama plans to attend the Tampa Bay Rays' exhibition game in Cuba on March 22. Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser for strategic communications and speechwriting, tweeted the news Tuesday after Major League Baseball and the players' association announced arrangements had been finalized for the game against the Cuban National Team in Havana.

Washington Nationals have plenty of options, depth in bullpen

The Washington Nationals retooled their bullpen after last year's flop. Former closer Drew Storen was traded to Toronto, and Washington jettisoned Casey Janssen, Matt Thornton and Craig Stammen.

Braves hope newcomer Inciarte can boost team's runs total

If the Atlanta Braves are going to get out of the bottom of the National League scoring stats, they might have to start at the top of the batting order.

Nationals' Zimmerman defends himself against PED allegations

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman vigorously defended himself against performance-enhancing drug allegations made in a documentary that aired in December.

Rays claim RHP Chase Whitley off waivers from Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have claimed New York Yankees pitcher Chase Whitley off waivers while he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

Astros, Nationals break ground on new spring training ballpark

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros are getting a new home in Florida for spring training. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred was in attendance Monday at a ground-breaking ceremony for the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. The teams are expected to begin training and play spring training games at the $144 million facility in 2017.

Wright, Granderson HR, Mets beat Royals, trail 2-1 in Series

Two balls launched over the wall, one fired over an opponent's head and just like that, David Wright and the New York Mets are right back in this World Series.

Cueto tosses gem as Royals beat Astros 7-2 in ALDS clincher

Johnny Cueto knew the Kansas City Royals had wagered much of their future on him, trading away a bevy of prospects in late July so that he could pitch in moments like this.  The decisive game of a playoff series, their season on the line.

Congratulatory Tweet sent by overzealous Astros fan

The Twitter account  @GovAbbott  mistakenly tweeted out a congratulatory message to the Astros before they lost game 4 of the ALDS to the Kansas City Royals.

New deal may let Rays explore stadium sites

Late Thursday afternoon, St. Petersburg city council chairman Charlie Gerdes called for a special meeting to discuss details of a new deal to let the Tampa Bay Rays look for sites for a new ballpark outside of Tropicana Field. 

Good news for sluggers: Lower wall at Marlins Park in 2016

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins have decided to alter their outfield wall and give hitters a better chance in their spacious ballpark. The Marlins still want a park that favors pitchers, team president David Samson said Tuesday. But the wall will be lowered and perhaps moved closer to home plate for the 2016 season. "It can be very disheartening for players to hit a ball 410 feet and have it not go out," Samson said. "We're trying to make it play more fair."