Baseball News
Yankees' Gerrit Cole can handle 'COVID normal': testing and mask wearing, but with some fans and full season schedule ahead
NY Daily News - 11 Mar 2021 23:41
Despite the testing and rules, the masks and the limits that are still in place, Gerrit Cole is hopeful about 2021.
'This year opened my eyes': MLB players who opted out of 2020 season return with new purpose
ESPN - 11 Mar 2021 13:54
For players who stayed home, it was a summer of dirty diapers, restoring faith and even relief in watching their team win a World Series without them.
Norm Sherry, 89, Dies; Gave Koufax a Tip, and the Rest Is History
The New York Times - 11 Mar 2021 23:18
His suggestion to his Dodger teammate Sandy Koufax helped turn him from a pitcher with control problems into a Hall of Famer.
Tony La Russa Came Back Because the 'Opportunity Is Real'
The New York Times - 11 Mar 2021 14:00
He won three World Series titles on his way to the Hall of Fame, and the new (old) manager of the Chicago White Sox believes this roster compares to his best.
Luis Severino throws off the mound for first time since his Tommy John surgery
NY Daily News - 11 Mar 2021 18:13
Luis Severino threw off the mound for the first time since Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
How Rob Friedman Became the Pitching Ninja
The New York Times - 11 Mar 2021 07:09
Rob Friedman has a huge social media following, top pitchers who swear by him and deals with ESPN and M.L.B. But he insists this is just a hobby.
Mets uncertain SP Carrasco will start the season
ESPN - 11 Mar 2021 02:22
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Carlos Carrasco, 33, is uncertain to be ready for the start of the season after elbow soreness forced him to stop throwing in Florida.
Indians inform OF Hamilton he won't make team
ESPN - 11 Mar 2021 22:17
The Cleveland Indians are looking to trade outfielder Billy Hamilton after informing him that he won't make the roster.
Suzyn Waldman on Texas Rangers' plan for Opening Day packed house: 'I'm glad I'm not there. Stupid'
NY Daily News - 11 Mar 2021 16:53
Waldman ripped the Rangers' plan to fill their park on Opening Day.
Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Rays players
ESPN - 11 Mar 2021 02:28
Sports gambler Benjamin Tucker Patz pleaded guilty Wednesday to sending threatening social media messages to players with the Tampa Bay Rays.