Baseball News
With Another Slew of Injuries, the Yankees Aren't Taking Chances
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 00:34
Aaron Judge, D.J. LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton are all on the injured list. Even in a shortened season, the Yankees aren't rushing to bring them back.
With no NL East team breaking away, race to MLB playoffs could go the distance
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 08:53
One strong week could make the difference, but picking a favorite between the Braves, Nationals, Phillies, Mets and Marlins won't be easy.
Jays' Bichette to get 2nd opinion on ailing knee
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 06:11
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (right knee sprain) had an MRI and will receive a second opinion on his injury, Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said.
Astros' Alvarez returns to IL with knee soreness
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 22:39
Yordan Alvarez had an MRI on Monday after experiencing discomfort in his right knee and has been placed on the injured list, the team announced.
2 Rangers suspended for actions after Tatis' GS
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 22:39
Rangers pitcher Ian Gibaut and manager Chris Woodward were both suspended for their actions following Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grand slam on Monday.
Even in a Pandemic, Everyone Still Hates the Astros
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 18:20
Robbed of their chance to jeer Houston players in stadiums this year, fans have gotten creative with social media, banners and other ways of shaming the team for their cheating scandal.
Reds-Royals ppd; to play doubleheader on Wed.
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 18:16
With Tuesday's game being postponed after a Cincinnati player tested positive for COVID-19, the Reds and Royals are now schedule to play a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Padres' Tatis angers Rangers with late slam
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 09:26
The Rangers were less than pleased after the Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. missed a take sign and swung on a 3-0 pitch for a grand slam with San Diego holding a seven-run lead in the eighth inning.
Yanks' Stanton 'disappointed' over latest injury
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 02:00
Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton said Monday that he shares fans' disappointment after he landed on the injured list again, this time with a hamstring strain.
DeGrom (neck) slated to start Wed. vs. Marlins
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 02:00
Jacob deGrom had no issues throwing a side session Monday and is slated to start Wednesday against the Marlins.
Astros' Alvarez day-to-day due to knee injury
ESPN - 18 Aug 2020 02:00
Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez will continue to rest his sore right knee Monday, but an MRI came back negative.