Baseball News
M.L.B. Awards 2019: Who Deserves the Honors?
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2019 11:00
The hardware won't be handed out until after the postseason, but as the regular season wraps up this weekend, here are the players and managers who deserve baseball's top honors.
Mets Lose as Marlins Rally Against Zack Wheeler
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2019 07:30
Three late homers gave Miami the victory.
Astros' Correa to miss final 4 games to rest back
ESPN - 27 Sep 2019 03:41
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will sit out Houston's final four regular-season games to rest his ailing back, but the team is hopeful he'll be ready for the ALDS.
Smash 'Em, Bake 'Em or Sit on 'Em: The Inexact Science of Breaking In Gloves
The New York Times - 27 Sep 2019 19:43
Even major league fielders struggle to find that perfect shape for their most important defensive tool. And despite plenty of technology in the game, old-school techniques still reign.
The Sports Misery Index: How MLB teams rate
ESPN - 27 Sep 2019 16:44
Has another World Series title made the Red Sox the least miserable team in sports? And how far did the Brewers, Rockies and A's drop in the updated index?
Tigers tie MLB mark for home losses with 59
ESPN - 27 Sep 2019 15:07
Detroit (46-112), already assured of the big leagues' worst record and next year's top draft pick, finished 22-59 at Comerica Park with a 10-4 loss to the Twins on Thursday.
King Felix gets ovation in likely final start for M's
ESPN - 27 Sep 2019 05:58
Felix Hernandez took the mound Thursday for what could be his final start with the Mariners after 15 years.
Astros hopeful Correa (back) ready for ALDS
ESPN - 27 Sep 2019 03:41
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will sit out Houston's final four regular-season games to rest his ailing back, but the team is hopeful he'll be ready for the ALDS.
Maddon: Don't care if Cubs' lineup irks Brewers
ESPN - 27 Sep 2019 02:59
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he'll field a "good team" this weekend against the Cardinals, who hold a one-game lead over the Brewers, but said he doesn't care if Milwaukee is irked by his lineup choices.