The Guardians have a storied history of discovering backstop talent from Venezuela. Look to 1996, when the organization signed a switch-hitting catcher from Ciudad Bolívar, Victor Martinez. After three All-Star seasons and 900 hits with Cleveland,

Jul 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (1) hits a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Anthony Santander and the Blue Jays sounded like baseball soulmates Tuesday afternoon as he slid on that crisp white jersey for the first time. It’s the love story this organization needs after a year stacked with heartbreaks.

Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot with Man United's only shot on target against Brighton and he could make his 50th Europa League appearances in an advanced role alongside Amad Diallo, while Rasmus Hojlund will be looking to replace Joshua Zirkzee up front.

Garfield Heights’ bid for a perfect season ended Saturday at Flyin’ to the Hoop, courtesy of Huber Heights Wayne. Marcus Johnson still put up 36 points against the

But Detroit (21-21) is ninth in the East this time around. Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham has a chance to earn an All-Star selection, and new additions such as Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. have added some much-needed 3-point shooting.

NORFOLK – Four champions led the Grand Island Senior High girls wrestling team at the Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament. Addisyn Gates (105 pounds), Anyia Roberts (155), Fabi Cortez (170) and Ali Edwards (235) won titles for the Islanders, who finished third with 166 points.

Which 24 players will make the 2025 NBA All-Star Game next month in San Francisco? Here's our roster prediction.

With spring training fast approaching, there are still some big names looking for a new contract in free agency, including Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman,

ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms on minor league contracts with SS/RHP Shotaro Morii, RHPs Ricardo Osorio, Edwin Mendoza and Jesus Delgado, OFs Carlos Salmeron and Breyson Guedez, and C Aiverson Barazarte.

Tigers’ big-ticket signings: The Tigers signed Venezuelan shortstops Javier Osorio ($2.2 million) and Samuel Gil ($1.2 million), both of whom were consensus top-25 prospects. Gil put in a full season at Class A Lakeland in 2024.

Fresh details have emerged of what was said during a fiery exchange between Emiliano Martinez and Jack Grealish during Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.