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West among 5 ex-umps to sue over retirement plan, claim they're owed money

A lawyer for the retired umpires said Thursday the amount owed is in excess of $2 million.

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 exploited by 'serial liar,' his attorneys say at trial

Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase, who is accused of rigging pitches in games, was taken advantage of by a "serial liar," his attorneys said at his federal trial Wednesday.

Varland, Pages, Latz among Super 2s eligible for salary arbitration

Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages and Rangers lefty Jacob Latz are among 28 players who are eligible for arbitration as Super 2s.

Kanzler rides atypical path to Mariners job: 'He left us no choice'

Jason Kanzler comes from an analytics and data-friendly background, something the club seemed to want after firing Dan Wilson.

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 in former assistant Torres 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.

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