Baseball News
Braun emulates Yelich with jersey, tiebreaking HR
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 01:37
Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning while wearing injured teammate Christian Yelich's No. 22 jersey underneath his own, and the Brewers beat the Marlins 3-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sw...
How many bad teams would it take to beat the Astros, Dodgers or Yankees?
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 14:40
We picked the best players from the worst rosters in baseball and pitted them against the game's big three. The results reflect the absurdity of our era.
'Superstitious' Alonso shaves mustache mid-game
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 03:19
After his third at-bat Thursday, Mets rookie Pete Alonso decided to change his appearance, shaving his mustache during the game.
M's Lewis homers in first 3 games, joining Story
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 07:38
Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis hit a solo drive in the fifth inning Thursday night against the Reds, joining Trevor Story as the only players in major league history to homer in each of their first three big league games.
Dodgers' Hill hurts knee in return from arm injury
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 06:43
Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill struggled with his control Thursday night during his first start since June 19 and suffered an MCL strain in the process.
'Superstitious' Alonso shaves mustache midgame
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 03:19
After his third at-bat Thursday, Mets rookie Pete Alonso decided to change his appearance, shaving his mustache during the game.
Maddon concerned that Cubs are 'playing tight'
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 23:47
Manager Joe Maddon pushed back on any notion his Cubs are playing uninspired baseball but admits they might be playing tight.
Ramos to catch Syndergaard despite concerns
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 23:22
Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard will pitch to Wilson Ramos tonight despite a New York Post report on Monday that he and his agents lobbied for him to pitch to New York's other catchers.
MLB Weekend Watch: Sizing up Dodgers' World Series chances, AL sleepers
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 14:40
We look at why L.A. fans can be optimistic, who can best challenge the Astros and Yankees, and what could swing the NL wild-card race.
Cubs' postseason hopes ride on -- surprise! -- Yu Darvish
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 06:50
With Chicago struggling to hold on to a spot in the playoffs, last season's shakiest starter has emerged as the team's rotation rock.
Injuries Mar Yankees' Doubleheader Sweep of the Tigers
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2019 05:39
Gary Sanchez left the second game an inning after he had been thrown out in his first stolen-base attempt this year, and Edwin Encarnacion homered in the first game but left with an oblique problem.
Is the Mets' Wild Season Careening Into the Playoffs?
The New York Times - 13 Sep 2019 02:03
It would have been hard to imagine a month ago, but the Mets are squarely in the race for a wild-card spot -- and with an apparent camaraderie that other teams might envy.
MRI shows mild ankle sprain for Dodgers' Turner
ESPN - 13 Sep 2019 01:14
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has a mild left ankle sprain, an MRI confirmed. He has not been ruled out of this weekend's series against the Mets.