Baseball News
Jacob deGrom First to be Inspected by Umpires for Sticky Substances
The New York Times - 22 Jun 2021 06:05
Jacob deGrom was the first pitcher inspected as part of baseball's crackdown on foreign substances. It did not stop him from dominating Atlanta.
Mets fire general counsel and head of HR after workplace culture investigation, says Steve Cohen
NY Daily News - 22 Jun 2021 01:23
Steve Cohen revealed David Cohen (general counsel) and Holly Lindvall (head of human resources) are on their way out.
HOF returns to standard seating for '20 induction
ESPN - 22 Jun 2021 00:12
Preparing for the long-awaited ceremony to honor the 2020 class on Sept. 8, Baseball Hall of Fame officials said Monday that tickets will not be required for the induction event's free lawn seating area.
Joey Lucchesi will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2021 campaign
NY Daily News - 22 Jun 2021 23:32
A second opinion confirmed what Joey Lucchesi and the Mets already knew: the left-hander will need Tommy John surgery.
After dismal start, Gary Sanchez drops the leg kick and sees his numbers jump back up
NY Daily News - 22 Jun 2021 17:23
The Yankees' catcher had lost his starting job in a nightmare of a 2020 season and the Yankees had lost confidence in his bat.
Three Out: Olympic Baseball Qualifier Won't Have a Full Field
The New York Times - 22 Jun 2021 16:57
A last-minute move to Mexico created "insurmountable" challenges for Australia, Taiwan and China, leaving only three teams to play for the final spot in Tokyo.
Twins' Buxton, just off IL, fractures hand on HBP
ESPN - 22 Jun 2021 09:58
In just his third game since returning from an extended absence, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton suffered a left hand fracture when he was hit by a pitch during Monday night's extra-inning win over the Reds.
Mets' Lucchesi dealing with elbow ligament tear
ESPN - 22 Jun 2021 05:43
Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, an MRI showed.
Indians RHP Civale exits with finger injury
ESPN - 22 Jun 2021 05:43
Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale, who leads the majors with 10 wins, left Monday night's game in Chicago with an injured middle finger on his pitching hand.
Jacob deGrom dominant in first game of MLB's grip crackdown, extends scoreless streak to 30 innings
NY Daily News - 22 Jun 2021 02:34
DeGrom allowed just one shaky hit in five innings.