Baseball News

Javier Baez and drama: On the way to becoming an iconic Mets duo.

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be away from the team while it continues its series against the New York Yankees.

Kyle Schwarber, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, said he is ready for the challenge of playing first base for the Boston Red Sox when he returns to action.

The newest Yankees got an up-close look at the type of baseball that has defined their season.

Baez has the opportunity - and the makeup - to provide that same boost Cespedes did in 2015 to a struggling Mets offense.

A day after shouting at the top of their lungs for a thrilling walk-off victory, the Citi Field crowd had little to cheer about in the Mets' 7-1 loss to the Reds on Sunday.

The Yankees looked completely over-matched for seven innings against Sandy Alcantara, but capitalized on the Marlins' permeable defense to get their game-changing runs in the eighth.

Another injury. Another IL stint.

The Mets placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Sunday.

Israel routed Mexico 12-5 on Monday to earn its first Olympic baseball victory, highlighted by Danny Valencia's three-run home run.

Rays prospect Shane Baz will make his Olympic debut Monday night, starting for the United States against Japan.

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed in quarantine in the latest cases to affect the NL Central leaders.

Despite recent additions and a stacked bullpen, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is unfazed by Chicago's many options now to end games, and he'll simply be "just waiting for the phone to ring."