Baseball News
Players' Union Pushes Back on M.L.B.'s Portrayal of Astros Investigation
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2020 02:25
Tony Clark, the head of the union, said the league had initially indicated it did not intend to punish any Astros players, contradicting Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Pirates' Reyes suspended for positive PED test
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 01:57
The Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes was suspended 80 games on Wednesday under the major league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone.
Fiers doesn't want protection, 'can defend myself'
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 01:25
A's pitcher Mike Fiers said if opposing pitchers in NL parks "decide to throw at me, then they throw at me," adding that he can defend himself and that he doesn't need MLB to provide extra protection.
Lucroy: Changed signs every pitch vs. Astros
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 22:16
Catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who played for three of the Astros' AL West rivals between 2016 and '19, said everybody knew they were stealing signs and that he changed his signs every single pitch.
Cactus League roundtable: Managers, GMs weigh in on sign stealing, playoff format
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 22:07
Baseball is buzzing with several hot-button issues, so we made the rounds in Arizona to find out what folks around the game are thinking.
Big Papi: Fiers looks like 'snitch' for outing Astros
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 21:35
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says A's pitcher Mike Fiers looks "like a snitch" for exposing the Astros sign-stealing scandal after the fact.
Phillies win arbitration case against Realmuto
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 21:16
The Philadelphia Phillies won their arbitration case against All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto on Thursday, putting teams ahead of players 7-4 this year and ensuring clubs will finish with a winning record.
Bolsinger adds Crane, Vigoa to suit vs. Astros
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 21:04
Former major league pitcher Mike Bolsinger amended his lawsuit against the Houston Astros to include Astros owner Jim Crane and baseball-operations staffer Derek Vigoa, according to a document filed in a Los Angeles cour...
Indians' Carrasco to undergo testing on right leg
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 17:50
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco will undergo tests on his right leg after experiencing discomfort during the team's workout on Wednesday.
Why the Indians should play it out with Francisco Lindor
ESPN - 20 Feb 2020 05:20
Sure, Cleveland's superstar shortstop could leave as a free agent. But the window to finally win a World Series won't be open forever.
For Joe Girardi, 'What's Next' Beats 'What If?'
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2020 00:22
Now leading the Phillies, the former Yankees manager is trying not to dwell on how the Astros' sign-stealing may have affected the 2017 A.L.C.S. or his firing.