Baseball News
Yankees' Homer Streak Breaks a Record, but Lacks the Power to Surprise
The New York Times - 28 Jun 2019 01:58
As Yankees blasts have become a daily affair, a few other teams have ended up on pace to surpass the major league home run record that the Bombers set last season.
Mets Go Ahead in 9th, but Lose on Home Run by Phillies
The New York Times - 28 Jun 2019 04:43
The Mets' Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Hector Neris with one out in the ninth, but the Phillies rallied in the bottom of the inning to win it.
Rays use 8 relievers, outlast Twins in 18 innings
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 03:36
The Rays scored three runs in the 18th inning to break a tie that had lasted since the second and beat the Twins 5-2 on Thursday. The game lasted 5 hours, 42 minutes.
Kimbrel closes out Cubs' debut with Rizzo's help
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 01:04
Craig Kimbrel dodged trouble for a save in his season debut when new teammate Anthony Rizzo dived into first base for the final out, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from five runs down to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-7 on Thur...
Twins put Rosario on 10-day IL with ankle sprain
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 23:45
The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list because of a left ankle sprain.
Union: Players have to approve Montreal move
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 20:35
The players' union said the Rays would need its permission to split home games between Montreal and Tampa.
As M.L.B. Heads to London, Dominican Players Long for a Homestand
The New York Times - 28 Jun 2019 19:26
While the league sees economic opportunity in Europe, many Dominican players wait for meaningful games to be held in their baseball-crazed nation.
Answering key questions after Craig Kimbrel's first Cubs save
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 19:09
Chicago's big bullpen addition got the job done in his debut Thursday. Here's what you need to know as the All-Star closer returns to the mound.
Source: Rays calling up two-way player McKay
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 06:26
The Tampa Bay Rays needed nine pitchers and 18 innings to get past the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
Kimbrel gets save in 'awesome' debut with Cubs
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 03:21
While it wasn't a flawless inning, closer Craig Kimbrel worked out of ninth-inning trouble to preserve a 9-7 win over the Braves in his debut with the Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Yankees, Red Sox promote MLB's Euro arrival
ESPN - 28 Jun 2019 01:40
Members of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox relaxed, saw a few sights and tried to give Major League Baseball some buzz ahead of the first regular-season games in Europe this weekend. The two-game series in London...