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Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial opening, sources say

Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Guardians' Clase, Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor as "cheaters" during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime.

Athletics tab Brewers' Castro as new GM amid front office rebuild

The Athletics have hired the Brewers' Cam Castro to be their new GM. Castro served as Milwaukee's senior vice president of player development and performance.

Ex-MLB star Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas; Tuberville to be Alabama governor

Republican Mark Teixeira, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star, has won election to the U.S. House in Texas' 21st Congressional District. Also Tuesday, former college football coach Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama gubernatorial race.

Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.

MLB proposes delaying salary cap until 2028 amid start of free agency, labor uncertainty

Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the implementation of a salary cap until 2028 while it puts into place other elements of its labor offer for 2027.

Murphy says he regrets Yankees barb, didn't mean to 'slander' Bombers

Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he regrets his recent comments to Jake Bauers about the Yankees, adding that he didn't intend to "slander" the Bronx Bombers.

Mariners hire Kanzler as manager to replace fired Wilson

The Mariners have named Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced Tuesday.

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