Baseball News
Home-Field Advantage Won't Matter This October. Did It Ever?
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2020 11:00
With Major League Baseball holding the postseason at neutral sites, the games will lack their usual raucous atmosphere. But recent history suggests playing at home doesn't make much of a difference, anyway.
Blue Jays back in playoffs for first time since '16
ESPN - 25 Sep 2020 05:36
Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first postseason spot since 2016, beating the Yankees 4-1 Thursday night and further damaging New York's chances of hosting a first-roun...
Auction of Scully's memorabilia tops $2 million
ESPN - 25 Sep 2020 03:15
Items from the personal collection of Hall of Fame Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully sold at auction for over $2 million.
How a Baseball Outsider Became the Yankees' Pitching Guru
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2020 19:57
Matt Blake never pitched professionally, and spent his first years out of college as a salesman. "It's for the better," one Yankees reliever said of Blake's background.
How to play ESPN's Playoff Baseball Classic
ESPN - 25 Sep 2020 14:57
Tristan H. Cockcroft is here to give you all the information you need.
'The W is all that matters': Cubs manager David Ross is already in playoff mode
ESPN - 25 Sep 2020 13:56
Entering his first postseason at the helm, Chicago's rookie skipper has shown he'll be ready for what's ahead.
Dodgers activate Buehler for final tuneup start
ESPN - 25 Sep 2020 03:15
The Dodgers activated Walker Buehler, who has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand, for a tuneup start against the Athletics on Thursday in anticipation of using him in the wild-card series next week.
Conforto's season over as Mets place OF on IL
ESPN - 25 Sep 2020 00:20
Michael Conforto's season is over after the Mets placed the outfielder on the injured list Thursday with a hamstring injury.