Baseball News
Domingo German returns from injury after almost two months
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 00:51
"At the end of the day this is a really good pitcher that we're getting back," Aaron Boone said of German's return.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as playoff picture comes into focus
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 13:42
Who is rising and falling as the end of the season rapidly approaches?
Blue Jays' Robbie Ray Pushed Toward Greatness by Randy Johnson
The New York Times - 23 Sep 2021 13:08
Robbie Ray's path from walks leader to Cy Young Award favorite has been eerily similar to Randy Johnson's. It was Johnson who helped push Ray toward greatness.
Yankees manage 7 runs against lowly Rangers, pass Blue Jays for small lead on second AL Wild Card spot
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 04:49
The Yankees did not look like a playoff team for most of Wednesday night's game. They should be glad they were playing the Texas Rangers.
Blue Jays pitcher hits Rays' Kevin Kiermaier day after he steals scouting card
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 03:11
One day after the Rays' Kevin Kiermaier swiped Blue Jay catcher Alejandro Kirk's scouting card, Jays reliever Ryan Borucki plunked the center fielder.
Indians' Bieber to return after 3-month absence
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 01:58
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, who hasn't pitched since June 13, will start for Cleveland on Friday. Interim manager DeMarlo Hale said Bieber would be on a pitch count of approximately 70 pitches vs. the White...
Ricky Meinhold, Mets assistant pitching coach/minor league coordinator, leaves team for other opportunities: sources
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 23:47
Employees in the Mets front office are anxious about an offseason shakeup.
Cardinals' Wainwright reaches 2,000 career K's
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 23:21
Adam Wainwright joined Hall of Famer Bob Gibson as the only St. Louis Cardinals pitchers with 2,000 strikeouts, fanning Milwaukee's Luis UrĂas in the fourth inning Thursday.
MLB, players file notice as step toward CBA talks
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 23:21
Major League Baseball and the players' association have submitted letters of intent to seek new labor terms as the Dec. 1 expiration of the sport's collective bargaining agreement approaches.
SEE IT: Trenton Thunder bat dog Rookie gets too excited, runs onto field mid-game
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 20:21
The only thing more American than baseball is a golden retriever playing baseball.
Francisco Lindor is certain Javy Baez is part of the Mets' future
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 19:45
Baez's recently changed approach could swing the market for him this winter.
Cardinals' Arenado in lineup day after early exit
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 19:35
After leaving Wednesday's game with back tightness, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado will be in the lineup Thursday, manager Mike Shildt told reporters.
MLB Playoff Races: Yankees vs. Red Sox Will Highlight a Chaotic 10 Days
The New York Times - 23 Sep 2021 18:06
The Red Sox are battling the Yankees for a wild-card spot as the Giants try to hold off the Dodgers for a division title. It should be an interesting 10 days.
Rays' Kiermaier plunked amid scouting-card snafu
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 01:58
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch on Wednesday as the scouting-card drama continued to percolate in the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dodgers get OF Pollock back from injured list
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 01:58
The Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock from the injured list a day earlier than they were anticipating in order to have another position player on the bench.
Reds manager Bell receives two-year extension
ESPN - 23 Sep 2021 01:58
Manager David Bell has received a two-year extension from the Reds that runs through the 2023 season.
Star shortstop Francisco Lindor evaluates Mets second-half collapse, including own failures
NY Daily News - 23 Sep 2021 01:51
There are some ball clubs in late September that have already clinched a postseason berth. The Mets are not one of those teams.