Baseball News
Listless Mets drop another, 2-1, to skeletal Nats
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2021 04:39
No Max Scherzer. No Trea Turner. No Kyle Schwarber. No Brad Hand. No Starlin Castro. No Yan Gomes. No Josh Harrison. No Daniel Hudson. No Jon Lester. No Will Harris. No Stephen Strasburg. No problem for Washington.
Yankees and Rays in a Closer race down the stretch for AL East crown
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2021 16:14
The subject was the white hot Yankees and the equally relentless Rays and what is shaping up as one of the most compelling September pennant races since the advent of the wild cards.
Yankees take down Oakland 8-2 behind titanic blasts and power pitching to win 13th straight
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2021 07:16
Not every game of a 13-game winning streak can be thrilling like Thursday night's victory.
Red Sox's Hernandez tests positive for COVID
ESPN - 28 Aug 2021 03:04
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said infielder Kike Hernandez has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms. In addition, Christian Arroyo was added to the COVID-19 list as a close contact.
Mets finally get break in schedule to make up crucial ground; Tomas Nido activated from IL
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2021 01:48
After going 2-11 against the Dodgers and Giants, 15 straight against the Nationals and Marlins could be what the Mets need to get back above .500.
Mets to Retire Jerry Koosman's Jersey
The New York Times - 28 Aug 2021 00:59
A permanent tribute to Jerry Koosman, the left-hander who helped lead the team to World Series glory, is a move in the right direction for a club that tends to step on its own feet.
Indians send struggling Karinchak to minors
ESPN - 28 Aug 2021 23:12
The Cleveland Indians sent reliever James Karinchak to Triple-A Columbus after the struggling right-hander failed to retire a batter in Friday night's loss to Boston.
Ex-MLBer accused of sexual assault of daughter
ESPN - 28 Aug 2021 23:12
Former MLB player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of sexually assaulting his underage daughter. If convicted, Encarnacion faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison in his native Dominican Republic.
Fastest to 200! Gerrit Cole puts his name in the Yankee record books
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2021 20:37
It's been a series of milestones for the Yankees.
Ron Wotus Has a Handshake for Every Giants Homer
The New York Times - 28 Aug 2021 17:01
In a magical season, San Francisco is leading the majors in wins and round-trippers. Third base coach Ron Wotus has had to get creative to give the players customized greetings.
Gonzalez rejoins Astros with minor league deal
ESPN - 28 Aug 2021 08:20
Veteran utility player Marwin Gonzalez signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros and began working out at the team's spring training facility in Florida on Friday, two weeks after being designated for assign...
A Grandal return: 2 HRs, 8 RBIs in White Sox win
ESPN - 28 Aug 2021 08:20
Yasmani Grandal made an immediate impact in his return from the injured list for the Chicago White Sox, homering twice with eight RBIs in a 17-13 win over the Cubs.
Posey returns to Giants' lineup after knee issue
ESPN - 28 Aug 2021 03:04
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey returned to the lineup after missing two games with discomfort in his left knee.
Yankees notebook: Gerrit Cole feeling strong post-COVID, Joey Gallo loving Oakland
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2021 02:05
Also: Aroldis Chapman on reaching the 300-save milestone.