Baseball News
Source: Ramirez, Tribe reach minor league deal
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 06:45
Hanley Ramirez agreed to a minor league deal with the Indians on Saturday in hopes of making a comeback after the Red Sox released him in the middle of last season, a source told ESPN.
Pirates wearing 'Freedom for Venezuela' shirts
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 04:25
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli is leading an effort to raise awareness for the humanitarian crisis in his native Venezuela, as he and his teammates donned T-shirts Saturday that read, "Freedom for Venezuel...
Law: Bobby Witt Jr. shows a lot, but is he a top-three pick?
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 01:30
The Texas high schooler has star potential, but he might not be enough of a sure thing to be at the very top of the draft.
Marlins rookie Mesa day-to-day (right hamstring)
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 22:51
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Victor Mesa pulled up and grabbed his hamstring during a spring training game Sunday. He was removed from the game.
Farquhar takes next step, throws simulated game
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 22:07
Danny Farquhar, who suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm last April, took a massive step toward pitching again in the majors by throwing a simulated game Sunday.
Kershaw dealing with shoulder inflammation
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 20:40
Although Clayton Kershaw took a step back from throwing due to inflammation in his shoulder, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw does not need an MRI and is taking anti-inflammatory medication to treat it.
Olney: Bryce Harper and 9 others under the most pressure in 2019
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 17:38
As Harper's new deal approaches the finish line, the intrigue only begins for the free agent and his primary suitor. Who else in baseball will be feeling the heat this season?
How Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly balances his spring training lineups
Miami Herald - 24 Feb 2019 16:23
Every day is a jigsaw puzzle. Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly has 68 players at his disposal as the team goes through its 30-game Spring Training schedule. He has starting …
Nats' Scherzer: Pitch clock hurts 'fabric of game'
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 05:01
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer said he is "fundamentally against" having a pitch clock in baseball, saying, "There's no clock in baseball for a reason."
Victor Victor Mesa has room to grow, but is 'breaking the ice' after first Marlins game
Miami Herald - 24 Feb 2019 00:39
Victor Victor Mesa made his long-awaited trot to center field in the sixth inning of the Miami Marlins' first spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday and …
New Marlins C Alfaro hurts knee chasing foul ball
ESPN - 24 Feb 2019 00:09
Newly acquired Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro bruised his right knee Saturday when he collided with the dugout railing and then fell down the steps chasing a foul ball.