Major League Baseball

'That is Oakland': Thousands celebrate Henderson

Rickey Henderson was celebrated by former teammates, executives, friends and fans at the arena next to the Oakland Coliseum where he played for so many years and, later, had a field named for him.

Ohtani on track despite 'complicated' surgery

Shohei Ohtani said he was "on schedule" in his attempt to return as a two-way player this season, despite what he described as a "complicated surgery" on his shoulder.

Padres to play Bogaerts at SS, Cronenworth at 2B

The Padres plan to play Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Jake Cronenworth at second base this season.

Yanks' Leiter, Pirates' Santana lose arbitration

New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana lost to their teams in salary arbitration on Saturday.

Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal

Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Brewers, Contreras reach deal to avoid arbitration

Brewers catcher William Contreras agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $6.1 million, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

Position-by-position free agent rankings

There are still plenty of good players available as spring training approaches. Here is one for every need.