Baseball News
Gio Urshela and the Yankees' M.V.P. (Most Valuable Parrot)
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2019 13:00
Urshela provides plenty of value with his bat and his glove. He also provided an unofficial mascot: A stuffed parrot named after Edwin Encarnacion.
Worried About Aaron Judge? He Isn't.
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2019 01:47
Judge, the Yankees' star slugger, has struggled all August, with just one home run since July 20. But he's already learned to avoid overreacting to slumps.
Diamondbacks' Ray exits game with back spasms
ESPN - 15 Aug 2019 00:12
Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray, who is 10-7 with a 3.99 ERA this season, had to leave Wednesday's game against Colorado in the third inning after suffering back spasms.
Those prospects the Mets dealt in the Cano-Diaz deal? They're thriving for Seattle
ESPN - 15 Aug 2019 07:19
Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn became big names when they were shipped out of New York. Now, they could be the future of the Mariners.
Hamels rocked as Manuel's return spurs Phils
ESPN - 15 Aug 2019 07:14
It was a night of homecomings on Wednesday, as former Phillies ace Cole Hamels was rocked in his first start at Citizens Bank Park since he was traded in 2015, and in the Phils' dugout, former manager Charlie Manuel debu...