Baseball News
Power Rankings: Who has made best (and worst) first impressions?
ESPN - 8 Apr 2019 15:54
A major reshuffle in our top 10 shows that some teams are making the most of a new season -- and others have holes to dig out of.
What's going on with the world champion Red Sox?
ESPN - 8 Apr 2019 03:34
Boston didn't suffer its eighth loss last season until May 1. This year, the Sox play their home opener -- and collect their rings -- with a record of 3-8.
Nationals 12, Mets 9: Mets' Bats Awaken Too Late in Loss to Nationals
The New York Times - 8 Apr 2019 01:40
Trailing 7-1 when starter Zack Wheeler left after what he called an "embarrassing day," the Mets managed to score five runs in the seventh. But it wasn't enough.
Ottavino feels Ruth's wrath in digital commercial
ESPN - 8 Apr 2019 20:31
Yankees pitcher Adam Ottavino, who bragged in December he'd strike out Babe Ruth every time, was put to the test in a digital commercial made by the team. A home run barrage ensued.
Marlins' South Floridians weigh in on Dwyane Wade's influence ahead of final home game
Miami Herald - 8 Apr 2019 17:46
Technically, Dwyane Wade and Lewis Brinson are peers. Wade, for those who have just awoken from a 15-year coma, is the superstar guard for the Miami Heat, who will play …
A near no-hitter and walk-off home run highlight first week for Marlins' minor-leagues
Miami Herald - 8 Apr 2019 17:41
Minor-league baseball seasons officially began Thursday, which means Miami Marlins fans now have a chance to see a glimpse of the players who will make up the future of the …
Study: Young umps top older peers on calls
ESPN - 8 Apr 2019 13:14
A new study by Boston University reported that younger umpires are better at calling balls and strikes than older umpires. The study also said umpires selected for recent World Series games have not necessarily been the ...
Yankees 15, Orioles 3: Yankees, With 3 Blasts by Gary Sanchez, Cap Homer-Driven Sweep of Orioles
The New York Times - 8 Apr 2019 01:54
Clint Frazier added two home runs for the Yankees, who went deep seven times on Sunday and 14 times in the three-game series.
Yanks' Sanchez hits three homers, wanted four
ESPN - 8 Apr 2019 01:31
The Yankees' Gary Sanchez blasted three home runs Sunday and had a chance at a fourth.