Baseball News
The return of the megadeal: Why Mookie Betts' monster contract is a win for other MLB stars
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 15:10
For months, baseball owners have been talking about their financial issues. With one strike of the pen, the Dodgers outfielder proved there is still plenty of money to be spent.
Why Baseball is Entering a Season of the Unknown
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2020 09:00
The schedule is short. The stadiums will be empty. But the players' biggest task this summer might be keeping the virus at bay.
The power of pinstripes: How Gerrit Cole bought into becoming a Yankee
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 14:20
Money wasn't the only thing that convinced a California native to choose baseball in the Bronx. The mystique of one of sports' most historic franchises got it done.
Cashman supports Yankees players, staff kneeling
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 03:42
Longtime Yankees GM Brian Cashman says the team has had "difficult" internal discussions about how to promote positive change regarding race within the organization.
The Yankees' $324 Million Question: Can Gerrit Cole Stay This Good?
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2020 00:31
Constant reinvention made Cole one of the best pitchers in baseball. The Yankees are banking that he can keep it up for nine more years.
Bidding for rare Trout card to start at $1 million
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 19:59
A 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Superfractor series baseball card signed by Mike Trout -- which is one of a kind -- will go up for auction with a minimum bid of $1 million.
Top prospect Pearson left off Blue Jays' roster
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 19:59
Nate Pearson was not included on the Toronto Blue Jays' 30-man roster for Friday's opener at Tampa Bay, a move that likely will delay free-agent eligibility of the hard-throwing right-hander by a year, i.e., until after ...
Fox to use virtual crowd for MLB broadcasts
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 17:15
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Mazara to open season on IL for White Sox
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 17:14
White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara is expected to miss the start of the season after being placed on the 10-day injured list for an undisclosed reason.
Hernandez to be interim chief after umps opt out
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 03:38
Umpire Angel Hernandez will be an interim crew chief this season after eight crew chiefs and four other umpires decided to sit out amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mets' Stroman sidelined with torn calf muscle
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 02:25
Marcus Stroman, the All-Star right-hander who was expected to follow two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom in the Mets' rotation, has a calf injury and will miss the beginning of New York's season.
MLB to allow BLM, social justice jersey patches
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 02:05
MLB teams have the option of stenciling an inverted MLB logo with "BLM" or "United for Change" on the back of the pitcher's mound during opening weekend games.
Hitting coach Davis unsure about rejoining Mets
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 01:37
Mets hitting coach Chili Davis, because of concerns about the coronavirus, hasn't decided if and when he will rejoin the team.