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FILE – Cleveland Guardians’ Josh Naylor watches his RBI single against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Josh Naylor from Cleveland Guardians, who fill gap by adding Carlos Santana

December 27, 2024 at 7:44 a.m.

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians on Saturday, which opened the door for a reunion between Cleveland and veteran slugger Carlos Santana.

The Brewers' Willy Adames celebrates a three-run home run against the Cubs on May 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Shortstop Willy Adames agrees to 7-year, $182 million deal with the San Francisco Giants

December 9, 2024 at 9:11 a.m.

Willy Adames has agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career.

Fans celebrate after the Bears tied the game 27-27 at the end of the fourth quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Your Thanksgiving sports menu: A roadmap of what to watch on one of the biggest weekends of the year

November 28, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Here’s a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of the year, with a look at marquee games over Thanksgiving and how to watch.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy yells to an umpire from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy takes home the NL honor

November 20, 2024 at 7:59 a.m.

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after a stellar debut season with the Brewers.

Guardians players watch from the dugout during the 10th inning against the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Smaller-market MLB teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty following success of league’s big-spenders

November 7, 2024 at 1:39 p.m.

It's time for the baseball's middle-sized and small-market franchises to look for ways to counter the big-spending teams during this offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, center, reacts after being injured while trying to steal second base against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury

November 5, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

Right-handed Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder.

Brewers' Joey Ortiz celebrates after scoring on a ground out in the third inning against the Pirates at PNC Park on Sept. 26, 2024. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Who’s in the playoffs? Who’s still fighting? What to know as MLB’s postseason race comes down to the wire.

September 27, 2024 at 10:29 a.m.

The MLB playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge matchup in the World Series looms. But 10 other teams trying to block those teams from the Fall...

FILE - A man tries to keep cool on a children's splash pad, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

September 3, 2024 at 5:09 p.m.

On Tuesday, Phoenix hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Lions on Aug. 17, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

The NFL season begins this week. Here’s a look at some of the big games and rule changes.

September 13, 2024 at 1:04 p.m.

The NFL season begins Thursday night when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens. Here are some big storylines as the games rapidly approach.

Angel Reese celebrates during the second quarter of the the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark provided the highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the US.

July 21, 2024 at 8:40 a.m.

Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes. Angel Reese supplied the hustle and rebounding. The two WNBA rookies made life difficult for the U.S. Olympic team.

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