Baseball

Ohtani says US start going ‘pretty well’ despite injury

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)--Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani says the first half of his rookie Major League Baseball season…

Ohtani resumes batting practice, pitching review in July

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)--Los Angeles Angels pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani has been cleared for batting practice and the Japanese star could…

Baseball: Cubs agree with Bryant on unprecedented $10.85 million deal

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant agreed on a one-year, $10.85 million (8.89 million euros) deal with the…

Baseball: Houston’s Altuve, Miami’s Stanton win MVP awards

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, who helped the Astros capture their first World Series title, joined…

Houston Astros celebrate World Series win; White House visit uncertain

CHICAGO, United States (AFP) -- Hundreds of thousands of revelers poured into Houston's streets Friday to celebrate the baseball team's first-ever World…

Baseball: Astros beat Dodgers to win first World Series crown

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The Houston Astros won the World Series for the first time on Wednesday, pouncing early in…

Baseball: Astros beat Dodgers to grab 2-1 World Series edge

by Jim Slater © Agence France-Presse Houston, United States | AFP Houston's Yuli Gurriel smashed a home run off Japan's Yu Darvish, who endured…

Baseball: Astros carry World Series momentum as Dodgers eye fightback

 by Jim Slater HOUSTON, United States (AFP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts vowed resiliency after an emotional defeat while the Houston…

Baseball: Astros’ Altuve, Marlins’ Stanton win Aaron award

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Houston Astros slugger Jose Altuve accepted the American League Hank Aaron Award on Wednesday shortly before his…

Baseball: Astros carry Harvey-ravaged Houston hopes in World Series

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch says his team is carrying the hopes of their hurricane-ravaged city as…

Baseball: Astros down Red Sox to advance in playoffs

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - The Houston Astros rallied for a wild 5-4 victory over the Red Sox in Boston on…

Baseball: Ryu shines as Dodgers notch 90th win

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin surrendered just one run in six innings in another sparkling performance Thursday that…

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