Baseball News
Long Beach explores building stadium for Angels
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 06:28
With the Los Angeles Angels interested in a new or renovated stadium, Long Beach officials have reached out to the team to discuss the possibility of building a stadium along the waterfront, Mayor Robert Garcia told the ...
MLB's request to ban spring training bets declined
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 02:58
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has declined Major League Baseball's recent request to prohibit betting on spring training games.
Roberts: Kershaw not 'great' after playing catch
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 02:22
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Clayton Kershaw "didn't feel great" after playing catch. On Friday, Kershaw said he was taking a step back from throwing, and on Sunday Roberts said it was due to inflammatio...
Nervous Kikuchi solid in debut with Mariners
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 01:24
While admittedly nervous in his first appearance with the Seattle Mariners, Yusei Kikuchi felt good after throwing two innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. He yielded two unearned runs, striking out one with on...
This Miami Marlins pitcher is no road warrior. Here's how he's hoping to change that
Miami Herald - 26 Feb 2019 23:33
First Data Field in Port St. Lucie is no big-league ballpark. But it is a road ballpark in spring training for the Marlins -- home of the Mets -- and …
Cards' Martinez gets PRP; shelved for 2 weeks
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 23:12
Carlos Martinez will likely not open the season in the Cardinals' rotation after getting PRP treatment for his ailing right shoulder.
Cardinals, ace Mikolas agree on 4-year extension
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 21:18
Pitcher Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed on a four-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The extension, worth $68 million according to ESPN and multiple reports, begins in 2020.
Marlins prospect Mesa has hamstring strain
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 21:00
Top international prospect Victor Victor Mesa, who had been expected to play a lot for the Marlins in spring training, has a strained right hamstring.
Rangers add IF Forsythe on minor league deal
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 20:25
The Texas Rangers have signed infielder Logan Forsythe to a minor league deal.
Sources: Arenado, Rockies finalizing $260M deal
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 18:58
Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies are finalizing an eight-year contract extension worth $260 million, locking up the star third baseman with a deal that could last through the 2026 season, league sources told ESPN.
Buster's Buzz: It's time for pitch clocks -- just not for everyone
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 16:32
If MLB wants to speed up pace of play, it should. But as an olive branch, grandfather in veterans like Max Scherzer.
Sources: MLB asks for ban on spring training bets
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 02:58
Major League Baseball recently submitted a written request to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for spring training games be taken off the board at the state's regulated sportsbooks, sources told ESPN.
Lester on pitch clock: You can't change baseball
ESPN - 26 Feb 2019 01:03
Count Cubs starter Jon Lester among those unimpressed by the use of a pitch clock, or openers, or bringing the DH to the National League.