Baseball News
American League Grabs 7th Straight All-Star Win
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 06:12
Led by Justin Verlander and Shane Bieber, the American League pitchers record 16 strikeouts.
Fighting cancer, Carrasco saluted in 5th at ASG
ESPN - 10 Jul 2019 05:33
Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco, sidelined while receiving treatment for a form of leukemia, was saluted in the fifth inning of the All-Star Game as part of Major League Baseball's "Stand Up to Cancer" campaign Tuesday night...
'Just Come Out and Say It': Players Want Answers on the Changing Ball
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 02:23
The numbers show that the baseball used in the majors is flying farther than before. While M.L.B. insists it wasn't intentional, players just want to know how -- and why -- it happened.
Mets' McNeil upset at All-Star scoreboard gaffe
ESPN - 10 Jul 2019 18:22
The Mets' Jeff McNeil isn't happy that the picture accompanying his name on the scoreboard at the All-Star Game on Tuesday was of Jacob deGrom, not himself.
An All-Star Night for Indians, and Ex-Indians
The New York Times - 10 Jul 2019 13:46
The American League won, 4-3, and Cleveland players past and present had their moments in the spotlight.
MLBPA: Baseball doing poor job promoting Betts
ESPN - 10 Jul 2019 11:10
Baseball players' union head Tony Clark says a poor job has been done of marketing Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, the reigning AL MVP.
Manfred says Wahoo ban, All-Star bid not linked
ESPN - 10 Jul 2019 00:39
Commissioner Rob Manfred insists Major League Baseball did not make a deal with the Cleveland Indians about banning their contentious logo, Chief Wahoo.