Baseball News
Nationals moving Soto to second in batting order
ESPN - 4 Apr 2022 03:01
To the Nationals, too many games ended last season with Juan Soto watching from the on-deck circle instead of swinging in the batter's box. Manager Davey Martinez hopes to limit that in 2022 by moving Soto to second in t...
White Sox deal Collins to Blue Jays for McGuire
ESPN - 4 Apr 2022 03:01
The Chicago White Sox on Sunday shipped Zack Collins to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Reese McGuire in a trade of reserve catchers as Opening Day nears for both clubs later this week.
MLB Season Preview: Money Talks Dominated Offseason
The New York Times - 4 Apr 2022 09:02
A contentious lockout came in the middle of an off-season with record spending. The gaps between the richest and poorest clubs have only grown wider.
Marlins acquire Scott, Sulser to shore up bullpen
ESPN - 4 Apr 2022 07:44
The Marlins solidified their bullpen by acquiring left-hander Tanner Scott and right-hander Cole Sulser from the Orioles on Sunday night for two minor leaguers, a player to be named later and a draft pick.
Mets' Dominic Smith talks trade reports and being part-time player
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2022 23:25
"I've been a part of trade rumors my whole career," Smith said. "This is something that's not new to me."
Verlander happy to end spring training healthy
ESPN - 4 Apr 2022 03:01
Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched five solid innings in his final spring training tuneup Sunday and said he's "happy to get through it healthy, but I still have some stuff to work on."
Aaron Judge laughs off viral Carlos Beltran gaffe implying he'd signed extension with Yankees
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2022 23:53
For a moment on Monday, it sounded like the Yankees were making news.
Tommy Davis, Batting Star With the '60s Dodgers, Dies at 83
The New York Times - 4 Apr 2022 23:36
A two-time batting champion, he helped power a dominant Los Angeles team, but a serious injury derailed his career, and he fell short of the Hall of Fame.
Terry Francona Returns for 2022 Cleveland Guardians
The New York Times - 4 Apr 2022 23:30
Francona missed huge chunks of two seasons with health issues, and the Cleveland Guardians are thrilled to have their merry prankster of a manager back in the clubhouse.
The Yankees will go where Gerrit Cole takes them
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2022 21:09
If this is the year the Yankees return to the promised land, it will likely be in large part because of Gerrit Cole.
Max Scherzer still scheduled to throw bullpen before camp breaks
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2022 20:12
Max Scherzer will try to complete an important hurdle at Clover Park on Tuesday, 48 hours from Opening Day.
Brandon Nimmo is dealing with neck stiffness again
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2022 19:50
The Mets' leadoff hitter was not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, managing another bout of neck stiffness.
2022 MLB Preview: American League
The New York Times - 4 Apr 2022 09:00
The A.L. West has high-priced superstars. The A.L. Central has intriguing story lines. But the mighty A.L. East has four teams capable of winning 100 games.
Mike Montgomery Hopes to Make the Mets
The New York Times - 4 Apr 2022 09:00
Mike Montgomery once threw a "golden pitch" in a World Series, but at 32 he is in minor league camp for the Mets hoping for one more chance for things to click.
Akiyama won't make Reds' Opening Day roster
ESPN - 4 Apr 2022 00:10
Shogo Akiyama has to decide whether he'll go down to Triple-A or become a free agent after the Reds told him Sunday he won't make the team's Opening Day roster.