Baseball News
Passan: Inside a final week like MLB has never seen before
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 13:55
The Marlins are looking like a playoff team? Jose Ramirez for AL MVP? Jeff Passan has 20 questions -- and answers -- about baseball's frantic finish.
Cubs' Bryant day-to-day with tightness in oblique
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 06:27
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, who has already had a wrist injury and finger issue this season, must now deal with an injury to his oblique.
Hamels done for year after just 1 start for Braves
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 03:22
After making just one start for the Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels is done for the season. Hamels reported shortly before the start of a four-game series against the Miami Marlins that he didn't feel like he could get anyth...
Charles Peterson, Veteran Minor Leaguer and M.L.B. Scout, Dies at 46
The New York Times - 22 Sep 2020 17:39
As a football player, he caught a pass to win the state title for his South Carolina high school. He was later a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. He died of complications of Covid-19.
Cubs set to welcome Quintana back to rotation
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 03:22
After missing time with a lat injury, Jose Quintana will be activated and start for the Cubs on Tuesday vs. the Pirates, as Chicago eyes its postseason pitching rotation.
Girardi, Quinn ejected from Phils' game vs. Nats
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 03:22
Phillies manager Joe Girardi was ejected along with center fielder Roman Quinn on Monday night against the Nationals for arguing a call by plate umpire Junior Valentine.
Pirates prospect detained after fatal car crash
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 22:39
According to a police report, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz was driving after curfew when he struck a motorcycle in front of him with three people aboard.
Betty Bushman, an Early Female Baseball Voice, Dies at 89
The New York Times - 22 Sep 2020 21:55
Hired in 1964 to provide the women's perspective on radio broadcasts of the Kansas City Athletics' games, she made history. But her tenure was brief.
Seeding to decide who bats last in World Series
ESPN - 22 Sep 2020 03:22
The higher-seeded team reaching the World Series this year will have last at-bats in Games 1 and 2, and if needed Games 6 and 7, not necessarily the team with the best record.