Baseball News
Montas parlays new pitch into spot in A's rotation
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 09:59
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin took another step toward finalizing his pitching rotation Monday, announcing right-hander Frankie Montas will be the team's fourth starter.
Kershaw, Buehler progress in simulated games
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 04:47
Dodgers pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler each took part in simulated games Monday and left manager Dave Roberts encouraged by their progress.
2019 National League Preview: A Deep Talent Pool Should Keep the Dodgers Afloat
The New York Times - 26 Mar 2019 09:00
Los Angeles a strong chance to become the first team since the 1923 Yankees to lose two World Series in a row and return for a third try.
Marlins get ready for home opener
Miami Herald - 26 Mar 2019 23:53
The Miami Marlins hoping new renovations, food offerings, and players will help in attendance as the team prepares for the season opener against Colorado Rockies, Thursday, March 28th, 2019. …
Syndergaard waves flag, plays nice in Syracuse
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 23:28
Two days after Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard said he wasn't looking forward to making the trip to Syracuse -- "not even in the slightest bit" -- he ran around the Carrier Dome while waving a large Syracuse University fla...
Miami Marlins give sneak peek at ballpark upgrades as Opening Day approaches
Miami Herald - 26 Mar 2019 23:14
It was just six weeks ago that Derek Jeter stood 10 rows behind home plate, construction machines whirring in the outfield, as the Miami Marlins worked to stay on schedule …
Helton cited on DUI charge, enters treatment
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 20:18
Five-time All-Star Todd Helton, who retired in 2013 and remains the Rockies' career leader in a number of hitting categories, is entering a treatment program after being cited for DUI in Tennessee.
Reds top prospect Senzel has sprained ankle
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 20:05
When Nick Senzel returns from his sprained right ankle, the Reds prospect will resume working out at center field.
2019 MLB season preview: Predictions, rankings and more
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 18:16
Which powerhouse will rule the AL? Can anyone top the Dodgers in a crowded NL race? A new baseball season is on the way, and we've got it all covered.
Olney: Mets faced intense pressure to lock up deGrom. They delivered
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 16:09
For the sake of the franchise, its new GM, its fans and its players, this deal needed to get done.
Paddack in Padres' rotation after sizzling spring
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 15:06
Chris Paddack, a promising right-hander, will be part of the Padres' rotation when the regular season begins.
2019 American League Preview: How Hard Will It Be for the Red Sox to Repeat? Ask the Astros.
The New York Times - 26 Mar 2019 09:00
Last year's division champions -- Boston, Cleveland and Houston -- seem poised to repeat, but the Yankees, A's, Angels, Twins and Rays loom as challengers.
Cubs' Hamels gets hole-in-one, then hits homer
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 07:19
Over the weekend, Cubs pitcher Cole Hamels recorded his first hole-in-one on a golf course, and on Monday, he hit a home run in his final spring training tune-up.
Tribe's Ramirez takes grounders after knee injury
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 02:07
Indians All-Star Jose Ramirez took ground balls on Monday, a day after he fouled a pitch off the area below his left knee, but the team isn't sure whether he'll play in Thursday's opener at Minnesota.
Cobb injured; O's weigh Cashner for Opening Day
ESPN - 26 Mar 2019 01:54
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-handed starter Alex Cobb on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right groin strain.