Baseball News
Braves extend manager Snitker, GM Anthopoulos
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 15:15
The Atlanta Braves on Monday announced the promotion of general manager Alex Anthopoulos and a contract extension for manager Brian Snitker.
Angels owner Moreno nixed deal with Dodgers
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 23:52
Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno says he nixed a proposed deal with the Dodgers for Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling.
Was top draft pitching prospect Emerson Hancock's rough debut a blip or something more?
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 23:45
Georgia's hard-throwing righty had a season debut he'd rather forget. Now Hancock must prove the early hiccup was a fluke.
Cespedes silent around media, plans to remain so
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 23:07
Yoenis Céspedes, arriving at spring training on Monday, said he felt no obligation to speak with the media. When asked whether he would talk, the two-time All-Star replied, "Not today, not tomorrow, not at all this year...
John Henry: Betts trade strategic, not financial
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 21:14
Red Sox owner John Henry disputed the notion that trading Mookie Betts was primarily to get under the luxury tax threshold.
Manfred Says Astros' Shame Is Penalty Enough. Opponents Might Disagree.
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2020 04:08
Commissioner Rob Manfred defended M.L.B.'s handling of the Astros' cheating scandal. But many fans and players don't think it went far enough, leaving the door open for more ugliness.
Pederson, Stripling back to work with Dodgers
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 02:57
Joc Pederson was back in a familiar clubhouse. He had the same dressing stall and many of the same teammates.
Bauer: 'Positive' reaction to playoff plan criticism
ESPN - 17 Feb 2020 00:53
Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer says he has gotten a positive response to his criticism of a plan being considered by Major League Baseball to expand the playoffs, one that includes an extended break for top seeds and some tea...