CHICAGO -- White Sox fans received a surprise gift at the team's home opener Monday when closer Liam Hendriks announced he is undergoing his last round of chemotherapy.In a video message played on the scoreboard and posted to the team's official Twitter account, Hendriks said, "Happy Opening Day, Sox fans. Just want to let you know I'm starting my last…

MILWAUKEE -- Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio offered a reminder that negotiations were still in the "early innings" as he discussed legislation on financing renovations to American Family Field.Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, issued a proposal this year to spend $290 million on repairs to American Family Field under an agreement in which the Brewers would extend their lease…

Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement with minor league players, formalizing the landmark agreement that will more than double player salaries.Players late last week overwhelmingly voted in favor of the tentative agreement, with thousands backing a deal that also improved housing, transportation and medical rights of players.The agreement, which will last five years,…

The Atlanta Braves are planning to retire the No. 25 of former five-time All-Star center fielder Andruw Jones in September.Jones will be the 11th Braves player in history to have his number retired."It's a great honor getting your number retired. You don't think about things like that while you're playing. You just play the game you love," said Jones. "I'm…