Baseball News
Peterson Is Dominant as Mets Get Rare Home Win Over Cubs
The New York Times - 15 Jun 2021 05:58
It had been exactly four years since the Mets beat Chicago at Citi Field. David Peterson and Dominic Smith led the way.
Maddon OK if Ohtani chooses to hit, pitch in ASG
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 05:52
Angels manager Joe Maddon, who has made it a point to ease most of Shohei Ohtani's prior restrictions this season, said Monday he wouldn't be against the possibility of his superstar both hitting and pitching in the All-...
David Peterson bounces back with six one-hit innings in win over Cubs
NY Daily News - 15 Jun 2021 04:35
The Mets' faith in Peterson was rewarded.
With Foreign Substances, MLB Faces Crisis of Its Own Making
The New York Times - 15 Jun 2021 23:44
As it did with steroids, baseball spent decades fostering a breeding ground for blatant ball doctoring. A handful of 10-game suspensions can't change that.
A's exercise Bob Melvin's contract option
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 23:24
Oakland A's skipper Bob Melvin will remain at the helm for at least one more season. The club picked up his contract option for 2022.
ChiSox's Madrigal out for season after surgery
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 23:24
White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will miss the rest of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery to repair tendon tears in his right hamstring.
MLB: Pitchers get 10-game bans for sticky stuff
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 23:24
Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21.
M.L.B. Says It Will Punish Ball Doctoring
The New York Times - 15 Jun 2021 19:59
Pitchers found using prohibited foreign substances will be ejected and receive a 10-game suspension in an effort to curb a widespread trend.
Crackdown on sticky stuff begins next week and Yankees, rest of the league are on notice
NY Daily News - 15 Jun 2021 15:47
As if the Yankees didn't have enough to overcome, now they will have their pitchers -- and every other team's pitcher -- undergoing inspections for illegal substances starting next week, according to a report from ESPN.
Glasnow set for MRI on elbow after early exit
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 05:52
Tyler Glasnow left Monday's start against the White Sox after four innings with what the Rays said was right elbow inflammation. He expects to have an MRI on the elbow on Tuesday.
Royals OF Benintendi hits IL with fractured rib
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 01:55
Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a fractured rib and will miss facing his former team, the Red Sox, this weekend.
Indians' Bieber (shoulder) out at least two weeks
ESPN - 15 Jun 2021 00:19
A day after an uncharacteristic 6-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder injury, the team announced on Monday, and won't pitch for a...