Baseball News
Phillies' Bryce Harper Closes In on His Second M.V.P.
The New York Times - 24 Sep 2021 13:03
As the Phillies make a late push for the playoffs, Bryce Harper is providing nightly reminders of his game-changing talent. It just might get him a second M.V.P. Award.
Bassitt strong in return but A's still fall to Mariners
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 03:17
Chris Bassitt pitched three scoreless innings less than a month after surgery to repair facial fractures, but the Mariners rallied against Oakland's bullpen for a 6-5 victory Thursday.
Jays' Borucki gets 3-game ban for Kiermaier HBP
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 03:17
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki was suspended three games and manager Charlie Montoyo one as the result of the reliever plunking the Rays' Kevin Kiermaier on Wednesday night.
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 18:58
Prepare your fantasy baseball lineups confidently with our daily preview, including pitcher projections, hitter matchup ratings and more.
In 2021, the Mendoza Line Isn't So Scary
The New York Times - 24 Sep 2021 16:16
Once a death knell, hitting below .200 isn't all that unusual anymore, provided you have discernible value elsewhere.
Los Angeles Dodgers play dress up after extra-inning win over Colorado Rockies
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 08:16
Hours after Max Muncy's tenth inning go-ahead homer lifted the Dodgers over the Rockies, the team's celebration happened to coincide with their annual dress-up day.
Blue Jays LF Gurriel hurts hand; X-rays negative
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 08:11
Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. needed stitches on his middle finger after teammate Randal Grichuk accidentally stepped on his right hand.
MLB testing pre-tacked balls in Triple-A games
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 03:17
Major League Baseball is testing out pre-tacked baseballs at some Triple-A games, a test run that could be a step toward updating big league balls after the league cracked down on the use of illegal sticky substances.
Cards win 12th in row, longest streak since '82
ESPN - 24 Sep 2021 03:17
Paul Goldschmidt homered twice, and the Cardinals overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Brewers 8-5 on Thursday and extend their longest winning streak in 39 years to 12 games.