Baseball News
In Astros Inquiry, Rob Manfred Raises Possibility of Big Penalties
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2019 02:28
The M.L.B. commissioner signaled that the Houston Astros could be subject to serious penalties if they were found to have electronically stolen signs.
Mets' Cespedes takes BP as he attempts return
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 02:14
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is taking batting practice in his effort to return from a slew of lower-body injuries.
Felipe Vazquez of the Pirates Faces 21 New Charges in Child Sex Case
The New York Times - 20 Nov 2019 01:37
Vazquez, who was arrested in September and charged with statutory sexual assault, is now facing counts of child pornography and unlawful sexual contact with a minor.
Astros owner won't comment on cheating probe
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 20:35
Astros owner Jim Crane, when asked to comment on MLB's investigation into sign stealing, said he'd only talk about baseball and declined comment on the probe.
Ex-Magic exec wants to bring MLB to Orlando
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 19:37
Pat Williams, a former executive with the NBA's Magic, wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando.
Bye-bye, 'Baby Shark': Saluting the Parra craze that helped save the Nats
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 17:58
With Gerardo Parra off to Japan, we look back the mania created by his walk-up song that helped push the Nats to the World Series.
Teams can trust these free agents over 30
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 16:22
Clubs watching their budgets might shy away from offering big deals to older players, but these guys will be worth it.
Braves re-sign reliever Martin for 2 years, $14M
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 04:20
Chris Martin, whom the Braves acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, will return to Atlanta after signing a two-year, $14 million deal.
Congress members decry minors overhaul in letter
ESPN - 20 Nov 2019 00:53
More than 100 members of Congress signed a letter Tuesday expressing their "firm opposition" to a proposal by MLB that would reportedly eliminate more than 40 minor league teams.