Baseball News
Power Rankings: Did deadline shake up the contenders?
ESPN - 5 Aug 2019 15:22
The Astros reignited the fight for No. 1, but did big moves pay off for the Mets and Reds? With top pitchers on the move, some teams bolstered their chances.
Where every playoff contender stands after the MLB trade deadline
ESPN - 5 Aug 2019 14:28
The dust has settled, the deals have been made and there are no August trades to fall back on this year. Who's in good shape for October and who's in trouble?
Five years of Javier Baez: Skills, smiles and swag
ESPN - 5 Aug 2019 14:27
Flashy yet steady, the Cubs' confident, energetic star debuted five years ago Monday and has left fans and teammates repeating one phrase: "I've never seen that."
Despite Two More Injuries, Yankees Will 'Keep Pushing Forward'
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2019 02:10
Edwin Encarnacion and Aaron Hicks are out, but the resilient Yankees are on the verge of sweeping the Red Sox.
Yankees' Torres (core issue) back in lineup as DH
ESPN - 5 Aug 2019 23:39
Gleyber Torres was taken to a hospital after leaving Sunday's game with a "core issue" but was later released and is in the lineup Monday.
Marlins apologize for Irwin tweet toward Rays
ESPN - 5 Aug 2019 21:56
The Marlins apologized on Monday for making light of Steve Irwin's death in a tweet to the Rays on Sunday.
Reds claim Gausman off waivers from Braves
ESPN - 5 Aug 2019 20:48
The Reds have claimed right-hander Kevin Gausman off waivers from the Braves.
Expecting Success, Injuries or Not
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2019 14:23
The Yankees would surely welcome their injured starters. But in the meantime, winning isn't optional.
Mets Rout Pirates but Lose Robinson Cano to Injury
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2019 00:19
The second baseman limped off in the fourth inning of an easy victory in Pittsburgh.