Baseball News
Dodgers option young Lux off big league roster
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 22:45
The Dodgers have optioned promising young infielder Gavin Lux off the major league roster.
Strasburg: Road trip to Baltimore 'pretty intense'
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 08:16
Stephen Strasburg and Washington took a 45-minute trip for an exhibition against the Orioles, giving the Nationals ace a good feel for what pitching on the road will entail this season. He looked comfortable, pitching fi...
Yankees' Tanaka throws during batting practice
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 22:50
After being hit with a line drive earlier this month, Masahiro Tanaka threw 20 pitches during Yankees' batting practice Tuesday and is on track to make his first start July 31 against Boston.
Reviewing 2020 MLB rule changes: Universal DH, three-batter minimum and more
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 17:30
From the designated hitter coming to the NL and starting extra innings with a runner on second to health and safety protocols (no spitting!), here's what's new in 2020.
Giants' Kapler kneels with players during anthem
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 06:18
Giants manager Gabe Kapler joined several of his players in dropping to a knee during the national anthem before Monday night's exhibition game against the host Athletics.
Girardi returns to Bronx ahead of Phillies debut
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 05:29
About to start his first season as Philadelphia's manager, Joe Girardi was back at Yankee Stadium to lead the Phillies in an exhibition game against New York ahead of his team's pandemic-delayed opener Friday at home aga...
Fantasy baseball sleepers emerge from weekend action, news
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 05:56
Eric Karabell provides insight into the latest news and box scores as Opening Day approaches.
Facing a Season of Uncertainty, Max Scherzer Is Still Tinkering
The New York Times - 21 Jul 2020 00:28
"I don't come to the park for all the other hoopla; I come to the park because I want to win another World Series with my teammates," Scherzer said days before opening the 2020 season.
MLB awards predictions: MVPs, Cy Youngs and top rookies
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 14:53
Will Mike Trout win his fourth MVP or Juan Soto his first? Who will deliver Cy-worthy seasons?
A's Puk to IL; Giants to be without Belt, Longoria
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 05:33
The Athletics' top left-handed prospect, A.J. Puk, was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a strained shoulder. The Giants, meanwhile, will be missing first baseman Brandon Belt and third baseman Evan Longoria o...
Angels 3B Rendon still sore with injured oblique
ESPN - 21 Jul 2020 03:09
The Angels' prospects for having injured third baseman Anthony Rendon available for their opening weekend dimmed as he continues to nurse an oblique injury.