Baseball News
Yanks' Cole strikes out 2 in inning of spring debut
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 02:19
Gerrit Cole struck out two and walked over a hitless inning in his spring training debut for the New York Yankees against Pittsburgh on Monday night.
Rangers LHP Burke (torn labrum) out for season
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 01:59
Rangers rookie left-hander Brock Burke will miss the 2020 season because of a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Yankees' Luis Severino Needs Surgery and Will Miss Season
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2020 23:42
The 26-year-old pitcher will have Tommy John surgery, likely keeping him out until the beginning of next season.
Marlins to host final of World Baseball Classic
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 19:41
Next year's World Baseball Classic will be played in Taiwan, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami, with the Marlins hosting the semifinals and final along with half of the quarterfinals.
Braves' Freeman out with right elbow irritation
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 19:18
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is sidelined with irritation in his right elbow, manager Brian Snitker said, adding he wasn't sure how long he would be out.
Yanks' Gardner granted protective order vs. fan
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 19:11
Bronx Supreme Court Justice Eddie McShan granted the Yankees' Brett Gardner a protective order against fan Gina Devasahayam because of "the possibility of injury."
Karabell's dos and don'ts for fantasy baseball drafts
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 19:01
Whether you're a beginner or a grizzled fantasy baseball veteran, you need to know exactly what to do -- and don't do -- on draft day. Eric Karabell is here to help.
Creators of original Phanatic upset with new look
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 19:00
The creators of the original Phillie Phanatic accused the Philadelphia Phillies of "an affront to our intellectual property rights and to Phillies fans everywhere" with the team's redesign of the 42-year-old mascot.
Altuve grazed by pitch, Astros booed on road
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 01:52
Jose Altuve was loudly booed when he was introduced for his spring training debut, cheered when he struck out and called a cheater by several fans before being nicked in the foot by a pitch Monday.