Baseball News
Pete Alonso Needs More Than Power to Claim His Spot With the Mets
The New York Times - 27 Feb 2019 03:42
Alonso, the Mets' most intriguing prospect, has displayed rare ability at the plate, but his defense at first base may determine whether he makes the team.
Keeping Score: For Nolan Arenado, Winning Baseball's Cash Race Meant Standing Still
The New York Times - 27 Feb 2019 03:32
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado presented themselves as rarities: top young baseball players hitting free agency. In an odd way, an extension for Arenado seems to support that point.
Atlantic League to act as MLB testing ground
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 03:17
Major League Baseball will begin using the independent Atlantic League as a new testing ground for experimenting with playing rules and equipment during the season.
Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 23:50
Pat Venditte says a three-batter minimum would give him an advantage if adopted by MLB in 2020: The 33-year-old reliever is a switch-pitcher.
This Marlins rookie had some major growing pains last year. It won't happen again.
Miami Herald - 27 Feb 2019 22:34
Center fielder Lewis Brinson will be the first to admit his rookie season with the Marlins involved its share of "growing pains." Did it ever. Brinson hit just .199, becoming …
The player we should talk about more in 2019 on all 30 teams
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 22:20
From underappreciated stars to veterans who get taken for granted and up-and-comers to watch, here's a guy from each team worthy of your attention.
Arenado on deal with Rockies: 'My heart was here'
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 19:06
Nolan Arenado says he wants to spend his entire major league career with the Colorado Rockies and had no desire to become a free agent after this season.
MLB feeds, stats to be on international sites
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 18:24
In a partnership with data intelligence provider Sportradar announced Wednesday, Major League Baseball audio-visual game feeds and official real-time statistics will be distributed to international sportsbooks this seaso...
Cora: Red Sox member has 'family emergency'
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 17:51
The Red Sox cancelled media availability Wednesday as manager Alex Cora said a member of the team was dealing with a "family emergency." No further details were disclosed.
Photo Gallery: Astros at Marlins | Tues., Feb. 26, 2019
Miami Herald - 27 Feb 2019 03:44
View photos from the the Houston Astros at the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball spring training game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Jupiter, FL . …
Angels' Knoop retires after 53 years in baseball
ESPN - 27 Feb 2019 01:54
Bobby Knoop, longtime Angels player and coach, is retiring at the age of 80 after 53 years in baseball.