Baseball News
MLB Liam Hendriks Oakland Athletics ready to prove doubters wrong
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 09:22
Used to being considered MLB also-rans, Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks and the Oakland Athletics are ready to prove their doubters wrong.
Dominic Smith, the Mets' Sleeper at First Base
The New York Times - 18 Mar 2019 09:00
Smith's potential has been clear since he was drafted in 2013, but sleep apnea has hindered his progression. Now, he's finally taking his treatment seriously.
Yanks OF Ellsbury 'headed in the right direction'
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 23:08
Jacoby Ellsbury is moving closer to playing for the Yankees for the first time since October 2017. Ellsbury has been recovering from hip, oblique and foot injuries and on Sunday made his first appearance around the full ...
3B Kang, SS Gonzalez to start in Pirates' infield
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 21:53
Jung Ho Kang and Erik Gonzalez have won starting jobs in the infield with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pedroia to start season on injured list for Red Sox
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 20:40
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will start the season on the injured list.
Braves' Teheran named Opening Day starter
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 19:51
The Braves have named pitcher Julio Teheran as their Opening Day starter against Bryce Harper and the Phillies.
Jays praised for raising minor league pay by half
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 18:51
The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to give minor league players a 50 percent raise has earned the praise of union head Tony Clark.
As the Marlins approach the end of spring training, a former All-Star eyes roster spot
Miami Herald - 18 Mar 2019 18:29
As the Miami Marlins get into crunch time in spring training, with just one week of Grapefruit League games left on the docket, spots on the 25-man roster are starting …
Dodgers promote ex-pitcher Gomes to asst. GM
ESPN - 18 Mar 2019 03:43
Former Rays pitcher Brandon Gomes has been promoted to vice president and assistant general manager of the Dodgers. Gomes had been serving as the club's director of player development since 2016.