Baseball News
How the Year of the Home Run will create a new level of October chaos
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 14:15
Long balls have been leaving the yard at record rates all season long. Here's what that means for the postseason.
Average MLB game time rises to record 3:05:35
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 07:17
The average time of a nine-inning game reached a record length in the major leagues this season.
Rangers, fans say goodbye to Globe Life Park
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 03:54
As the temperature reached the mid-90s on Sunday, a sellout crowd that included former President George W. Bush and 15 former Rangers bid farewell to Globe Life Park, which is getting replaced after just 26 seasons.
M.L.B.'s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2019 03:07
Four teams recorded at least 100 victories for the first time in M.L.B. history, and four more had at least 100 losses for just the second time.
Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2019 01:44
The Yankees have four days to prepare for what promises to be a power-heavy series against Minnesota, and several roster questions remain.
Angels Fire Manager Brad Ausmus
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2019 21:10
Ausmus was let go after the Angels went 72-90 in his only season in charge of the club.
Angels oust Ausmus after one year as manager
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 20:59
The Angels have fired manager Brad Ausmus after one season in Los Angeles.
Astros to postseason as World Series favorites
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 20:02
With the postseason about to start, the Astros are the favorites to win the World Series.
'Religious motivation' eyed in killing of P's family
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 18:24
The Virginia man who police say killed the wife, son and mother-in-law of a minor league pitcher may have operated under some kind of "religious motivation."
Sources: Ausmus' job status with Angels up in air
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 06:18
Brad Ausmus may lose his job as manager of the Los Angeles Angels after just one year with the team, sources tell ESPN's Buster Olney.
Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short in Season of High Hopes
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2019 02:54
Pete Alonso and Jacob deGrom provided reasons for Mets fans to hope, but the team's first season under General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen ended without a playoff berth.
Astros' Cole gets 20th win, tops AL in ERA, Ks
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 02:30
Gerrit Cole earned his career-high 20th win, added to his major league-leading strikeout total and finished with the best ERA in the AL, wrapping up a dominant season for himself and the Houston Astros with an 8-5 victor...
2019 MLB playoffs: Latest news and full postseason coverage
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 01:25
From the wild-card round through the World Series, we'll have the 2019 postseason covered.