Baseball News
Injuries Shape Final Yankees Roster Ahead of Opening Day
The New York Times - 24 Mar 2019 22:55
Luke Voit and Greg Bird both made the team because Aaron Hicks is out, and Domingo German will replace the injured Luis Severino in the rotation.
What does the perfect fantasy baseball draft look like?
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 14:44
The fun of a fantasy draft is competing with other managers for each pick. But what if you just got to choose your team uncontested? This is Eric Karabell's "perfect draft."
How an Owner With Deep Roots Lured Bryce Harper to Lay Down His Own
The New York Times - 24 Mar 2019 09:00
"I approach my job as a fan first," said John Middleton, the Pennsylvania native who gave Harper a 13-year contract in a quest to make the Phillies a model franchise.
Yanks' Diehl thought trade to Rockies was prank
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 01:24
Yankees left-hander Phillip Diehl was traded to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Mike Tauchman just hours after Diehl took CC Sabathia's spot in the team barber's chair, making him think news of the trade ...
Syndergaard unhappy with deGrom talks, travel
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 22:17
Mets starter Noah Syndergaard took issue with the team's lack of progress in contract talks with Jacob deGrom and New York's travel plans ahead of Opening Day.
Verlander: Astros deal part of 'new wave' in MLB
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 22:07
Justin Verlander said his new deal with the Astros is part of a "new wave in baseball" where teams are locking up their star players before letting them hit free agency.
Miami Marlins discuss roster moves, starting rotation as spring training ends
Miami Herald - 24 Mar 2019 20:37
As spring training comes to a close on Sunday, Marlins manager Don Mattingly and president of baseball operations Mike Hill provided some clarity regarding the team's major-league roster heading into …
Orioles DH Trumbo to start on injured list
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 19:49
Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from knee surgery.
Indians sign INF Miller with Kipnis injured
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 19:28
With Jason Kipnis injured, the Indians signed veteran infielder Brad Miller.
Olney: Bills start to come due after contenders' win-now trades
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 03:34
Trading away prospects such as Eloy Jimenez and Gleyber Torres was the cost of contending for the Cubs, and now both players are coming into their own.
Happ 'not happy' after Cubs send him to minors
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 03:02
In a surprise move, the Chicago Cubs are sending infielder/outfielder Ian Happ -- a mainstay with the club the past two seasons -- down to Triple-A Iowa.
Giants acquire OF Reed in trade with Twins
ESPN - 24 Mar 2019 00:53
Michael Reed, who batted .342 with a .453 OBP in the minors last season, was traded from the Twins to the Giants, who are in need of an impact outfielder.