Baseball News

Astros right-hander Justin Verlander said it will "probably take a miracle" for him to be back before Opening Day after he was diagnosed Monday with a mild lat strain.

Baseball is in an angry place, hungry for more answers, more accountability -- and payback. Meanwhile, commissioner Rob Manfred has punted on the cheating controversy, leaving punishment up to others.

Japanese officials on Monday postponed the start of the 12-team professional baseball league season because of the spread of the coronavirus. The season was set to begin March 20.

Right-handed prospect Michael Kopech, known for his high-velocity fastball that can reach as high as 100 mph, will make his spring debut on Tuesday. He hasn't pitched since having Tommy John surgery in 2018.

The Brewers will be paying Christian Yelich in his new nine-year contract until 2042, when the All-Star outfielder is 50 years old.

The rise of fantasy baseball and the rise of Sabermetrics go hand-in-hand, resulting in a world where it's not inconceivable for a fantasy GM to one day see those skills translate into getting an MLB job.