Baseball News
Yordan Alvarez, a Forgotten Deadline Pickup, Is Taking a Star Turn
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2019 09:00
Alvarez, acquired in a trade in 2016, was called up by Houston in June. He's having one of the best rookie seasons in major league history.
ESPN's Mendoza in car wreck, misses broadcast
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 05:16
Jessica Mendoza, a longtime ESPN analyst in her fourth year as part of the Sunday Night Baseball crew, was involved in a car wreck this weekend and had to miss her regular Sunday broadcast.
Masahiro Tanaka Delivers a Gem Just When the Yankees Needed It
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2019 02:05
With the Yankees carrying a taxed bullpen through a brutal stretch of 19 games in 17 days, Tanaka threw eight superb innings to stymie Toronto.
An Amazin' Month for the Mets
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2019 23:44
It seems like yesterday the Mets were deader than dead. Suddenly, they are the talk of baseball -- even more so than that other pretty good team that plays in the Bronx.
Puig drops his appeal of three-game suspension
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 23:27
Yasiel Puig has dropped the appeal for his three-game suspension for his involvement in a brawl when he was with the Reds and will miss the Indians' series against the Red Sox.
Red Sox rookie Chavis to IL with shoulder injury
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 22:55
Rookie infielder Michael Chavis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox on Monday with a sprained left shoulder.
Reds claim SS Galvis off waivers from Blue Jays
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 20:46
The Cincinnati Reds have claimed infielder Freddy Galvis off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, the National League team announced Monday.
MLB releases '20 schedule with March 26 openers
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 20:02
Major League Baseball's 2020 regular-season opener is set for March 26. The schedule also will feature an April series in Puerto Rico between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins.
Arrieta hopes to discuss elbow plan with Phillies
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 17:11
Phillies starter Jake Arrieta says he hopes to have a conversation with the team in the coming days to decide whether he needs to shut things down to take care of a bone spur in his elbow.
With Indians pulling out all the stops, AL Central race will be epic
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 02:41
With key plays and a slam in extras, the Tribe took a series with the Twins to tie things up heading for the stretch run.
The Mets' Latest August Run Stalls, but Optimism Abounds
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2019 01:06
Their eight-game win streak came to an end, but the Mets are on the verge of a playoff spot. They carry plenty of momentum into a six-game road trip.
Walk-off win for O's day after 23-2 loss to 'Stros
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 00:39
Rio Ruiz hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to carry the Baltimore Orioles over Houston 8-7 Sunday, ending the Astros' eight-game winning streak in stunning fashion.
Nats hold off Mets to snap N.Y.'s 8-game streak
ESPN - 12 Aug 2019 00:14
Asdrubal Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run double against his former team and the Nationals bullpen finally locked down a lead in Flushing, lifting Washington over the streaking New York Mets 7-4 Sunday.