Baseball News
Guardians extend Progressive Field lease thru '36
ESPN - 28 Jan 2022 00:11
The Guardians have reached an agreement to extend the lease at their downtown ballpark through at least 2036 while making improvements to the facility.
Clines, part of MLB's 1st all-minority lineup, dies
ESPN - 28 Jan 2022 00:08
Gene Clines, part of the first all-minority lineup in MLB history and a line-drive-hitting outfielder for the 1971 World Series champion Pirates, died Thursday. He was 75.
A Marker Honoring Jackie Robinson Was Defaced. M.L.B. Helped Replace It.
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 23:22
A series of incidents in Georgia appeared to be targeting markers dedicated to Black Americans. "This should not be happening," said Robinson's cousin.
Buck Showalter has never taken over a team built to win now like these Mets
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2022 20:34
Showalter's previous managerial stops, even in New York, have come with far lower expectations out of the gate.
'I was wrong': Why MLB's restructuring of the minors turned out mostly better than expected
ESPN - 28 Jan 2022 17:07
In 2020, minor league baseball officials predicted disaster as MLB moved to reduce the number of affiliated teams. While the transition didn't work out for some, many owners now say their worst fears weren't realized.
How to watch the 2022 Caribbean Series on ESPN Deportes
ESPN - 28 Jan 2022 16:41
The Caribbean Series kicks off this Friday in the Dominican Republic, where MLB stars such as Marcell Ozuna and Robinson Cano will compete for the title.
Could Big Papi's endorsement get Bonds, Clemens into the Hall?
ESPN - 28 Jan 2022 14:24
With Bonds and Clemens shut out again, their fates are in the committees' hands. Could a seal of approval from David Ortiz be the difference-maker?