Baseball News
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team (or Maybe the One You Bet On)
The New York Times - 28 Mar 2019 16:18
Here comes the baseball season, which means, in more and more of the United States, here comes the baseball betting season.
A's acquire DH/1B Morales from Blue Jays
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 03:28
Kendrys Morales had 21 homers and 57 RBIs last season with the Blue Jays.
7-Eleven tacos helped fuel deGrom's Mets deal
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 00:45
Jacob deGrom's $137.5 million deal with the Mets was finalized during a session that lasted about nine hours at the airport in Sarasota, Florida, and required new GM Brodie Van Wagenen to make a 7-Eleven run for taquitos...
Miami Marlins fans arrive to Opening Day in Little Havana
Miami Herald - 28 Mar 2019 21:25
Miami Marlins fan George Lehman-Rodriguez talks about his expectations for team before the start of an Opening Day baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Park on Thursday, March 28, 2...
Where Miami Marlins payroll ranks and the shocking percent taken up by 2 role players
Miami Herald - 28 Mar 2019 21:23
The Marlins begin the season with MLB's third-lowest payroll, and 47 percent is being allocated to a long reliever (Wei Yin Chen) and a platoon first baseman (Martin Prado). According …
Cano homers off Scherzer in 1st at-bat for Mets
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 20:36
Robinson Cano homered in his debut at-bat for the Mets, taking Nationals starter Max Scherzer deep to center field on a 1-1 changeup in the first inning.
Photo gallery: Marlins Opening Day | Thursday, March 28, 2019
Miami Herald - 28 Mar 2019 20:33
View photos from the Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins during an Opening Day baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Park on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Miami, Florida. …
Man turning down Dodgers' offer to honor wife
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 18:08
Erwin Goldbloom says he doesn't want any ceremony honoring his wife, who suffered a fatal brain injury after being struck in the head by a foul ball, unless the Dodgers commit to increased protection at the ballpark.
Rays consider tinting roof to help track fly balls
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 03:29
The Rays are considering the use of blue lights to tint the roof of Tropicana Field in an effort to help players track fly balls during games.
Red Sox manager Cora won't name a closer
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 03:03
On the eve of Opening Day, manager Alex Cora declined to reveal who would serve as the Red Sox's closer with the departure of Craig Kimbrel.
Photo gallery: Marlins Workout Day | Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Miami Herald - 28 Mar 2019 00:44
View photos from the Miami Marlins workout day ahead of Opening Day at Marlins Park on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Miami. …
Manfred: Non-stars less valuable in analytics age
ESPN - 28 Mar 2019 00:18
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said clubs aren't paying players for past production.