Baseball News
Kenley Jansen hoping higher spin rate will help him sizzle
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 06:51
The Dodgers' closer is aiming to get more movement on his cutter in an attempt to rebound from an erratic 2018.
Reports: Hechavarria, Mets reach minors deal
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 07:20
Veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and the Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to multiple reports.
Pitch clocks coming to spring training games
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 03:29
Aiming to speed up the pace of play in baseball, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the league will begin implementing pitch clocks in spring training games.
Marlins open spring in full rebuild mode, but here are 6 reasons fans should feel good
Miami Herald - 18 Feb 2019 23:57
JUPITER -- The baseball team that tore it all down to start again opened its 27th season with its first full-squad spring workout Monday, and you'd have been forgiven to …
MLBPA's Clark: Some teams don't justify tickets
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 23:26
Players' union head Tony Clark criticized baseball commissioner Rob Manfred for blaming players' demands for the slow free agent market and said an increasing number of teams make little effort to justify the price of a ...
Rockies moving All-Star Blackmon to right field
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 23:11
It may not seem right, but Charlie Blackmon will be in right field for Colorado this season after playing center field since 2015.
Owner: Angels have talked about new Trout deal
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 22:56
Mike Trout isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2020 season, but Angels owner Arte Moreno says a new deal for the franchise player has already been discussed internally.
Stanton growing more comfortable playing in AL
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 22:51
Giancarlo Stanton says he's looking forward to getting more experience playing in the American League and playing games that matter from May through October in his second year in pinstripes.
Posada on re-teaming with Jeter: 'Perfect timing'
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 22:37
A black cap with the Miami Marlins' new neon logo sat atop Jorge Posada's graying hair Monday, a jarring sight for fans who recall he spent his entire playing career with the New York Yankees.
Cubs partner with Muslim groups to fight racism
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 22:08
The Cubs announced a partnership with Muslim organizations to battle racism, while team owner Tom Ricketts distanced himself from racially insensitive emails involving his father, Joe.
As rebuild continues, Jeter hopes new additions give Marlins a winning mindset
Miami Herald - 18 Feb 2019 21:23
Patience is a virtue Derek Jeter knows he doesn't have. Bruce Sherman views himself as a fan first and an owner second. Both paths converge to a similar end point …
With 'shock' of '18 gone, Votto looks to rebound
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 21:02
Reds first baseman Joey Votto hopes to rebound after a subpar season in 2018.
Indians' Lindor focused on health, not contract
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 19:41
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor says he's more concerned with getting healthy than long-term contract.
Photo Gallery: Marlins full squad reports for Spring Training | Feb. 18, 2019
Miami Herald - 18 Feb 2019 19:06
Photo Gallery: Marlins full squad reports for Spring Training | Feb. 18, 2019 …
Bryant happy to clear air with Molina over barb
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 18:41
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant said he's more than happy to clear the air with Yadier Molina after offseason comments Bryant made about the city of St. Louis raised the ire of the Cardinals' All-Star catcher.
Buster's Buzz: The Pads must be crazy! Why Manny makes no sense for San Diego
ESPN - 18 Feb 2019 15:40
You can't blame the Padres for being interested in a superstar in his prime. But the timing just isn't right, the moment isn't right, and the deal would seem destined to fall flat.
On Baseball: Rob Manfred Says Baseball Doesn't Have a Free Agency Crisis
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2019 04:50
The commissioner said on Sunday that any talk of a strike was premature and that few remaining unsigned players of value would be with teams soon.