Baseball News
Beat the Streak: At 20 Years and Counting, the Quirky Game Endures
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2021 11:00
In M.L.B.'s Beat the Streak game, fans build virtual lineups in hopes of topping Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak. After 20 years, the game is still looking for its first winner.
D-backs' Gilbert no-hits Padres in first MLB start
ESPN - 15 Aug 2021 06:25
D-backs rookie Tyler Gilbert threw the eighth no-hitter of the major league season.
Joey Gallo powers Yankees to victory over White Sox
NY Daily News - 15 Aug 2021 05:40
Gallo had one homer as a Yankee before he hit two Saturday night.
Mets spoil Taijuan Walker's brilliant no-hit bid with second-straight extra-innings loss to Dodgers
NY Daily News - 15 Aug 2021 04:38
Walker looked brilliant, but so did his counterpart Walker Buehler.
Zack Britton told Aaron Boone to take him out of closer role after blowing Field of Dreams Game
NY Daily News - 15 Aug 2021 00:58
"That's tough, tough to swallow your pride, a little bit. I told him I know what my track record is, but that doesn't mean anything right now," Britton said Saturday.
In a Year of No-Hitters, Tyler Gilbert's Was Still Stunning
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2021 23:55
In his first career start, Tyler Gilbert of the Diamondbacks threw M.L.B.'s eighth no-hitter of the year. There haven't been that many in a single season since 1884.
Boston's Ottavino leaves after liner hits shoulder
ESPN - 15 Aug 2021 23:41
Boston Red Sox right-hander Adam Ottavino left Sunday's game against Baltimore in the seventh inning with a left shoulder contusion after getting hit with a liner.
Angels designate OF Eaton for assignment
ESPN - 15 Aug 2021 23:41
With an eye on the future, the Los Angeles Angels designated veteran outfielder Adam Eaton for assignment.
'Comfortable' McKenzie perfect into 8th, K's 11
ESPN - 15 Aug 2021 23:41
Indians starter Triston McKenzie retired the first 23 Detroit batters in order before Harold Castro lined a single to right with two out in the eighth inning and Cleveland beat the Tigers 11-0 Sunday.
If the Mets want to be a 'good team,' they have to beat other good teams
NY Daily News - 15 Aug 2021 20:48
If the Mets see themselves as on par with the best teams in the league, they have an odd way of showing it.
Jays' Springer day-to-day after spraining ankle
ESPN - 15 Aug 2021 09:28
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left Saturday's game against the Mariners with a mild left ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day.
Dodgers put wins leader Urias (bruised calf) on IL
ESPN - 15 Aug 2021 02:05
Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias, tied for the major league lead in wins, was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf contusion.
Yankees Notebook: Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery expected back soon
NY Daily News - 15 Aug 2021 01:39
Anthony Rizzo, who landed on the COVID IL five days after Cole and Montgomery, will return later.