Baseball News
On Baseball: C.C. Sabathia Nears 3,000 Strikeouts in a Triumph of Reinvention
The New York Times - 24 Apr 2019 09:00
As dominant as Sabathia was early in his career, he has piled up statistics worthy of the Hall of Fame by finding a different gear well into his 30s.
Smith Jr. robs HR, then hits one to propel Orioles
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 06:58
After robbing Adam Engel of a home run in the second inning, Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. launched a home run of his own in the fourth inning.
Quintana changes things up to give Cubs the top starter they traded for
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 06:11
Starting pitching just carried the Cubs back over .500, keyed by Jose Quintana's best run with the team built on a new mix and focus.
Rays' Wendle fractures right wrist after HBP
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 23:13
The Rays' Joey Wendle suffered a fractured wrist after being hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Miami Marlins split series with Cleveland Indians after eighth-inning collapse
Miami Herald - 24 Apr 2019 22:06
For a moment, Martin Prado gave the Miami Marlins' offense a spark. With two outs and a 1-2 count in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians, Prado belted a …
Yankees activate Sanchez, send Green to minors
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 21:07
Gary Sanchez had been out since April 10 with a calf injury.
Source: Pitching-thin Brewers add Gio Gonzalez
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 19:51
Lefty Gio Gonzalez has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Brewers, who entered play Wednesday with an NL-worst 5.34 ERA.
Rockies' Murphy reinstated from injured list
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 19:41
Daniel Murphy was expected to miss at least a month after fracturing his left index finger on March 29.
Indians' Carrasco not expected to miss time
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 18:12
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco is not expected to miss any time with a left leg injury the team initially feared was serious.
Zack Wheeler, With His Bat and Arm, Carries the Mets Over the Phillies
The New York Times - 24 Apr 2019 06:18
Wheeler hit his first major league home run and struck out 11 in seven sharp innings as the Mets handed the Philadelphia Phillies their fifth loss in six games.
2019 MLB payrolls drop due to signing bonuses
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 05:33
Major League Baseball's Opening Day payrolls dropped by $43 million in 2019, marking the second straight offseason that payrolls decreased.
Wheeler homers, strikes out 11 in rout of Phillies
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 05:15
Zack Wheeler hit his first major league home run and struck out 11 in seven sharp innings as the New York Mets handed the Philadelphia Phillies their fifth loss in six games, 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Rangers' Smyly sidelined by nerve tightness
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 04:33
The Rangers placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of nerve tightness in his pitching arm, pausing his return from elbow surgery that caused him to miss the past two seasons.
Indians' Carrasco exits due to knee, awaits MRI
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 02:42
Carlos Carrasco left Tuesday's start after just four innings because of what the team called left knee discomfort and will have a precautionary MRI, manager Terry Francona said.
Indians' Carrasco exits with discomfort in knee
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 02:42
Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco left in the fourth inning of his start Tuesday against the Marlins with what the team said was left knee discomfort.
MLB looks at Harper's rant; no call on discipline
ESPN - 24 Apr 2019 02:18
MLB is reviewing Bryce Harper's rant at an umpire, but there was no decision Tuesday, a day after the Phillies star went wild during a game against the Mets at Citi Field.