Baseball News
D-backs' Smith tossed after spots found on glove
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 09:51
Arizona reliever Caleb Smith was ejected from Wednesday night's game and had his glove confiscated following a foreign substance inspection. Smith said the spots on his glove were dirt.
White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn gets ejected for throwing belt at umpire during sticky substance check
NY Daily News - 19 Aug 2021 05:35
White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn was ejected for appearing to throw a belt at an umpire during a sticky substance check in the fourth inning.
Yankees activate Aroldis Chapman; No update on Luis Severino
NY Daily News - 19 Aug 2021 00:41
After a week of dramatic mixing and matching to finish off games, the Yankees have their closer back.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as playoff races heat up
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 14:21
Which teams are on top as the final stretch of the season approaches?
Bronx's own Andrew Velazquez helps Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox
NY Daily News - 19 Aug 2021 06:05
The Yankees leapfrogged the Red Sox and A's into the first-place position for the American League Wild Card.
Brewers' Peralta hurts right shoulder on swing
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 05:22
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta didn't take the mound for the third inning of Wednesday's start after suffering right shoulder discomfort on an awkward swing at the plate.
Arrieta injured as Padres close a 'brutal' 1-5 trip
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 05:22
New San Diego pitcher Jake Arrieta left his start against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday with a mild left hamstring strain, as the Padres' struggles continued.
Mets Beat Giants After Cohen's Critical Tweet
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2021 04:47
The free-swinging team had been in free-fall when Steven Cohen snapped, criticizing the offense. An extra-innings win on Wednesday turned the volume down.
Is Shohei Ohtani 'the New Babe Ruth,' or Something Entirely New?
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2021 21:00
The two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels draws countless comparisons to the Yankees legend, but their paths are fairly different.
Tigers' Freehan, WS-winning catcher, dies at 79
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 19:20
Bill Freehan, an 11-time All-Star catcher with the Detroit Tigers and key player on the 1968 World Series championship team, has died at age 79.
After planning to take Fifth, Bauer not testifying
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 19:20
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not testify Thursday in a restraining order hearing after his attorneys said he planned to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights if he took the stand.
Yankees have Jameson Taillon to thank for their big turnaround
NY Daily News - 19 Aug 2021 17:08Rizzo, Chapman back; Boone talks role with Voit
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 05:22
Anthony Rizzo has been activated off the COVID-19 injury list by the Yankees and is back in the starting lineup, after manager Aaron Boone had a talk with fellow first baseman Luke Voit about his role moving forward.
Braves' Freeman hits for second career cycle
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 05:22
Freddie Freeman became the second Atlanta Braves player to hit for the cycle twice by accomplishing the feat Wednesday night against the Miami Marlins.
Mets snap five-game losing streak after Kevin Pillar's three-run home run in 12th inning
NY Daily News - 19 Aug 2021 02:05
The Mets salvaged a win against the Giants to avoid getting swept in back-to-back series by the two titans of the NL West.
Woman testifies fearing Bauer would seek her out
ESPN - 19 Aug 2021 00:22
A woman seeking a five-year restraining order against Trevor Bauer said she came forward because she feared he was planning something and might seek her out.
Mets hitting coach Hugh Quattlebaum says: 'I need to do better for the guys'
NY Daily News - 19 Aug 2021 00:08
Hours after Mets owner Steve Cohen took a shot at his underperforming offense, Mets hitting coach Hugh Quattlebaum assessed his slumping hitters pretty much the same way he has all year.