The Texas Rangers agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent infielder/outfielder Joe McCarthy on Wednesday, according to a source. McCarthy spent last season playing for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan. His deal includes an invite to spring training in 2023. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder made his major-league debut with the San Francisco Giants in the shortened 2020 season and played in only four games, going hitless with five strikeouts in 10 plate appearances. He slashed .236/.345/.401 with eight home runs, 30 RBI and 23 runs scored in 72 games last year in Japan. McCarthy will be hoping to find his way onto Texas' major-league roster as outfield depth next season.

Sept. 131925 — Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance threw a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader to give the Dodgers a 10-1 win.1932 — The New York Yankees beat Cleveland 9-3 and clinched the American League pennant. Joe McCarthy became the first manager to win flags in both leagues.1936 — Bob Feller, 17, beat the Philadelphia A’s 5-2 on two hits. The Cleveland youngster fanned 17 batters for an American League record.1958 — The Milwaukee Braves’ Warren Spahn became the first left-hander to win 20 or more games nine times, as he beat St. Louis 8-2. Eddie Plank and Lefty Grove each won 20 games eight times.1965 — Willie Mays hit his 500th career home run off Houston’s Don Nottebart in a 5-1 San Francisco victory.1971 — Frank Robinson hit his 500th career home run off Detroit’s Fred Scherman. The ninth-inning shot gave the Baltimore Orioles a split in a doubleheader against the Tigers.1978 — The New York Yankees beat the Tigers 7-3 at Detroit to move into sole... [More]

Dodgers first. Mookie Betts lines out to deep center field to Mike Yastrzemski. Max Muncy homers to right field. Justin Turner walks. Cody Bellinger walks. Justin Turner to second. Kike Hernandez lines out to deep center field to Mike Yastrzemski. Corey Seager singles to second base. Cody Bellinger to second. Justin Turner to third. Chris Taylor flies out to deep left field to Joe McCarthy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Dodgers 1, Giants 0.Dodgers second. Joc Pederson singles to center field. Will Smith flies out to right field to Jaylin Davis. Mookie Betts lines out to left center field to Joe McCarthy. Max Muncy walks. Joc Pederson to second. Justin Turner singles to left field. Max Muncy to second. Joc Pederson scores. Cody Bellinger lines out to deep right center field to Jaylin Davis.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 2, Giants 0.Giants third. Jaylin Davis homers to right field. Rob Brantly grounds out to second base, Corey Seager to Max Muncy. Mike Yastrzemski strikes... [More]

A look at managers, stars, season records and World Series opponents for Major League Baseball teams that have won at least two championships in a row:1998-2000 New York YankeesStars: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, Paul O’Neill, Bernie Williams, David Cone, Andy Pettitte, Roger ClemensManager: Joe Torre1998: Record: 114-48; World Series: Beat San Diego Padres 4-01999: Record: 98-64; World Series: Beat Atlanta Braves 4-02000: Record: 87-74; World Series: Beat New York Mets 4-1—-1992-1993 Toronto Blue JaysStars: Joe Carter, Paul Molitor, Roberto Alomar, John Olerud, Pat Hentgen, Jack Morris, Tom HenkeManager: Cito Gaston1992: Record: 96-66; World Series: Beat Atlanta Braves 4-21993: Record: 95-67; World Series: Beat Philadelphia Phillies 4-2—-1977-78 New York YankeesStars: Reggie Jackson, Bucky Dent, Graig Nettles, Thurman Munson, Lou Piniella, Ron Guidry, Sparky Lyle, Goose Gossage, Ed FigueroaManager: Billy Martin, Bob Lemon1977: Record: 100-62; World Series: Beat Los Angeles... [More]

A look at managers, stars, season records and World Series opponents for Major League Baseball teams that have won at least two championships in a row:1998-2000 New York YankeesStars: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, Paul O’Neill, Bernie Williams, David Cone, Andy Pettitte, Roger ClemensManager: Joe Torre1998: Record: 114-48; World Series: Beat San Diego Padres 4-01999: Record: 98-64; World Series: Beat Atlanta Braves 4-02000: Record: 87-74; World Series: Beat New York Mets 4-1—-1992-1993 Toronto Blue JaysStars: Joe Carter, Paul Molitor, Roberto Alomar, John Olerud, Pat Hentgen, Jack Morris, Tom HenkeManager: Cito Gaston1992: Record: 96-66; World Series: Beat Atlanta Braves 4-21993: Record: 95-67; World Series: Beat Philadelphia Phillies 4-2—-1977-78 New York YankeesStars: Reggie Jackson, Bucky Dent, Graig Nettles, Thurman Munson, Lou Piniella, Ron Guidry, Sparky Lyle, Goose Gossage, Ed FigueroaManager: Billy Martin, Bob Lemon1977: Record: 100-62; World Series: Beat Los Angeles... [More]