Baseball News
Phillies chairman Montgomery, 72, dies of cancer
ESPN - 8 May 2019 15:46
Phillies chairman David Montgomery, who began his career with the team in 1971 working in the ticket office and helping to run the scoreboard, has died of cancer at age 72.
What you need to know about MLB's 300 no-hitters
ESPN - 8 May 2019 15:16
A rundown of thwarting hitters through history, from the seven no-nos Nolan Ryan contributed by himself back to baseball's first-ever hitless game.
Turner puts slow start in rearview, clubs 3 HRs
ESPN - 8 May 2019 10:13
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, who didn't hit his first homer of the 2019 season until the final day of April, had the first three-homer game of his career Tuesday night in a 9-0 win over the Braves.
Gio Urshela Is Creating Magic, and a Logjam, at Third Base
The New York Times - 8 May 2019 02:17
Urshela, who grew up as a soccer goalkeeper in Colombia before choosing to focus on baseball, has excelled at third base even as starter Miguel Andujar returns.
ChiSox's Anderson: Bat flips bring fun to game
ESPN - 8 May 2019 22:29
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said he isn't trying to break baseball's so-called unwritten rules with his bat flips. He's just trying to bring fun to the game.
Keeping Score: Mike Fiers Records Baseball's 300th No-Hitter (Besides the 31 They Took Away)
The New York Times - 8 May 2019 20:28
Taking a look back at the history of a delightfully random feat that has rewarded some unlikely players -- Fiers included -- while leaving out some legends.
On Baseball: Trying Something New to Finally Bring a Title to Seattle
The New York Times - 8 May 2019 14:01
The Mariners shed their best starter, their All-Star closer, and four everyday players, including designated hitter Nelson Cruz.
Turner puts slow start in rear-view, clubs 3 HRs
ESPN - 8 May 2019 10:13
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, who didn't hit his first homer of the 2019 season until the final day of April, had the first three-homer game of his career Tuesday night in a 9-0 win over the Braves.
Real or not? The Nationals are in trouble, and so is Dave Martinez
ESPN - 8 May 2019 08:32
With the pressure on as Dusty Baker's replacement, the Nats' manager might be 2019's first skipper fired after the team's slow start.
Smith dazzles once again, but Miami Marlins lose to Cubs on Bryant walk-off homer
Miami Herald - 8 May 2019 05:17
It has essentially become ritual at this point. Every fifth game, Caleb Smith makes his way to the mound, puts together a solid performance and puts the Miami Marlins in …
OF Williamson returns to Giants; Solarte DFA'd
ESPN - 8 May 2019 03:48
Mac Williamson, who missed most of last season because of a concussion, was selected from Triple-A Sacramento, and infielder Yangervis Solarte was cut as part of a series of roster moves by the Giants on Tuesday.
Giants' Williamson homers in return to majors
ESPN - 8 May 2019 03:48
Mac Williamson, who missed most of last season because of a concussion, was selected from Triple-A Sacramento, and infielder Yangervis Solarte was cut as part of a series of roster moves by the Giants on Tuesday.
Consistency? Conviction? Look no further than Marlins veteran reliever Sergio Romo
Miami Herald - 8 May 2019 02:36
The sun had set on Wrigley Field on Monday night as the Miami Marlins clung to a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth over the hometown Chicago Cubs …