Baseball News
Brewers sign former Red Sox outfielder Tapia
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 18:00
The Brewers have signed outfielder Raimel Tapia just a few days after he was released by the Red Sox.
Orioles place 1B Mountcastle on IL with vertigo
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 05:42
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been placed on the 10-day injured list with vertigo. He hasn't played since June 8 in Milwaukee.
Subway Series: Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Mets' Justin Verlander Face Off
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2023 06:01
Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander have dominated baseball for years, and were teammates in Houston. On Wednesday they will face each other for only the second time.
Mets' Smith ejected after sticky substance check
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 05:42
New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Drew Smith was ejected from Tuesday night's home game against the New York Yankees as quickly as he entered after failing a sticky substance check.
Yankees owner firm in support of struggling Volpe
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 01:51
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says he has had "zero conversations" about sending struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe down to the minors but that the organization will be thorough in its pursuit of players by the trade de...
Tests 'negative' on Ozuna's wrist after HBP in loss
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 01:51
Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna, sent to a hospital for testing after exiting a 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, avoided serious injury to his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch, adding Tuesday that "we...
Nevada passes $380M bill to fund A's stadium
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 01:51
The Nevada state Senate passed a $380 million bill Tuesday to help fund a new stadium for the Oakland A's in Las Vegas, the first step toward the expected move of the franchise.
Angels' Drury suspended for contact with umpire
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 01:51
Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury was suspended Tuesday for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for making contact with home plate umpire Ramon De Jesus during Monday night's 9-6 victory over the Texas Rang...
Astros star Alvarez out at least 4 weeks, GM says
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 22:58
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will be sidelined at least four weeks with the oblique strain that landed him on the injured list Friday.
Giants call up OF prospect Matos from Triple-A
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 22:58
The San Francisco Giants recalled outfielder Luis Matos on Wednesday from Triple-A Sacramento.
Acuna and Alvarez among statistical oddities
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 20:00
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at a few of the more unusual statistical quirks so far in 2023.
How Evan Phillips Became a Star Closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2023 18:37
Evan Phillips doesn't have the name recognition of some other closers, but his devastating sweeper is a secret weapon for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Giants' Winn earns save in first trip to MLB park
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 18:00
Keaton Winn's first trip to a major league ballpark also became the site of his first big league save, as he worked four solid innings of relief to help the Giants to an 11-3 win over the Cardinals.
As A's Fans Protest, Nevada Closes In on Stadium Bill
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2023 06:14
On the day fans engaged in a reverse boycott at Oakland Coliseum, Nevada's State Senate voted to approve $380 million in public funding for a Las Vegas Strip stadium.
Report: Giants-Cards in 'Field of Dreams' game
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 05:42
The Giants will play the Cardinals at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 2024 "Field of Dreams" game, according to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle.
ChiSox's Hendriks: No structural damage to elbow
ESPN - 14 Jun 2023 05:42
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who recently returned to the majors after being treated for cancer, has no structural damage to his right elbow and is hoping for a minimal stint on the injured list.
Yankees win, but Luis Severino stumbles again in Subway Series opener
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2023 05:02
Severino's three walks tied a season-high, and both of his balks came in the second.
Mets lose another lead before dropping first game of Subway Series to Yankees
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2023 04:48
No lead is ever safe for the Mets.
Drew Smith ejected after umpiring crew deems his hands 'too sticky' in Subway Series opener
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2023 04:30
The Mets called him in to replace right-hander Jeff Brigham while trailing the Yankees, 7-6, in the top of the seventh inning. But Smith never even made it to the rubber.
Mets Notebook: Pete Alonso's wrist injury progressing ahead of schedule
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2023 02:04
Pete Alonso is progressing ahead of schedule.
Yankees Notebook: Team staying patient with Anthony Volpe as rookie struggles
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2023 01:36
His already-poor numbers have been worse over his last 80 plate appearances: he's slashing .122/.175/.257.
Francisco Lindor on the Mets' recent outings: 'It's a difficult stretch'
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2023 01:25
One year after receiving NL MVP votes, Lindor is hitting just .216 with an OPS+ of 96.