Baseball News
Yankees say Paxton, Torres set to have MRIs
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 04:43
The Yankees' James Paxton (forearm/elbow) and Gleyber Torres (hamstring) are both set to undergo MRIs, manager Aaron Boone said Thursday.
'Vintage Kershaw' will give Dodgers huge boost toward finally finishing job
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 09:18
L.A.'s veteran ace is enjoying an unexpected increase in velocity that is helping his whole game hit levels it hasn't reached in years.
Pitching prospect McKenzie set for Indians debut
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 04:43
Triston McKenzie is scheduled to make his major league debut Saturday night for the Indians when he takes the mound against the Tigers.
Two Mets Games Are Postponed Because of Coronavirus Cases
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2020 00:48
Two positive tests for the virus within the organization led to the postponements of Thursday's game in Miami and Friday's game against the Yankees at Citi Field.
Virus postpones Mets' games vs. Marlins, Yanks
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 00:14
Two members of the New York Mets' organization have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of their next two games. Games Thursday at Miami and Friday against the Yankees have been postponed.
Phillies' Alvarez takes liner to groin, carted off
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 00:14
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarez was hit by a 105.3 mph line drive off the bat of Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Alvarez was taken off the field on a cart.
Mets' Coronavirus Positive Tests Postpone Series with Yankees
The New York Times - 21 Aug 2020 21:08
The Mets' limited coronavirus infection showed it was probably inevitable it would hit a New York team. When they return, though, they are a team worth watching.
Will the deadline be a dud? These five questions could hold the key
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 14:44
Most expect this to be a very quiet trade deadline. But if a few teams go bold, things could get very interesting.
Padres 1st with grand slams in 4 straight games
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 06:03
The San Diego Padres got a grand slam from Eric Hosmer on Thursday night, giving them the MLB record with slams in four straight games. All four games were against the Texas Rangers.
Rojas first to rejoin Marlins after virus outbreak
ESPN - 21 Aug 2020 00:14
Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas, the first of the team's players to be sidelined by the coronavirus outbreak, became the first to rejoin the team when he was activated on Thursday.