The Cleveland Guardians signed 25 international amateur free agents to open the 2025 signing period. Among the club’s signings, C Hiverson Lόpez and SS Heins Brito headlined the group and rank among the top players in Latin America,

The Guardians have a storied history of discovering backstop talent from Venezuela. Look to 1996, when the organization signed a switch-hitting catcher from Ciudad Bolívar, Victor Martinez. After three All-Star seasons and 900 hits with Cleveland,

When Donald Trump is sworn in for a second time on Jan. 20, he will become just the second president to serve non-consecutive terms.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election.

The suspects, who hailed from multiple countries, including the United States, Spain, Germany and Yemen, were detained for "acts of terrorism."

Also in the area: A bust of Abraham Lincoln with a large picture of Walt Disney looming behind him, as well as a bust of Walt Disney, crafted by Blaine Gibson, the sculptor who was responsible for the bulk of the animatronic heads of state inside.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The baseball world was saddened Thursday to learn of the passing of longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker at age 90. Uecker holds a special place in the hearts of Cleveland fans for his role in the 1988 film “Major League” that followed a fictional version of the Indians to an American League pennant.

A breakout season has cemented Jaison Chourio as the No. 3 Cleveland Guardians prospect, up seven spots from No. 10 last year. Chourio ran away with 46% of the vote totals, almost 100 votes ahead of second place.

On Saturday, the U.S. men’s national team will face Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The friendly is an opportunity for the United States to build positive momentum under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Craig Robinson brings jokes to town, Columbus Symphony has an '80s flashback, local quartet UCelli pulls a few strings and other events are on deck.

Tigers’ big-ticket signings: The Tigers signed Venezuelan shortstops Javier Osorio ($2.2 million) and Samuel Gil ($1.2 million), both of whom were consensus top-25 prospects. Gil put in a full season at Class A Lakeland in 2024.

NFL PLAYOFFS: 4:30 p.m. — Houston at Kansas City in AFC divisional round (ABC, ESPN); 8 p.m. — Washington at Detroit in AFC divisional round (Fox). NHL: 12:30 p.m. — Philadelphia at New Jersey (NHL Network);