Baseball News
MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
The New York Times - 30 Mar 2023 18:17
On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.'s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught up.
Cubs' Happ: 'Nothing to report' on negotiations
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 04:55
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new deal.
Phils trade for Pache, put Hoskins on 60-day IL
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 00:54
The Phillies acquired outfielder Cristian Pache from the A's on Wednesday and placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 60-day injured list.
Padres' coach Williams to have cancer surgery
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 00:54
San Diego Padres third-base coach Matt Williams has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be away from the team for an undisclosed period of time.
Mets Notebook: Jose Quintana going through rehab 'One step at a time'
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 23:53
Jose Quintana had never felt pain like the one he felt March 6 in Jupiter.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 23:24
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, March 31.
Braves' Fried exits early with hamstring soreness
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 22:14
Braves pitcher Max Fried left his Opening Day start against the Nationals after 3-plus innings because of left hamstring discomfort.
Guardians reach 4-year extension with Stephan
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 22:14
The Guardians reached a four-year extension with reliever Trevor Stephan and also announced their seven-year extension with second baseman Andres Gimenez.
Hopeful Phils put Harper on 10-day IL, not 60
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 22:14
The Phillies put Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list, not the 60-day list, hoping he will return from elbow surgery sooner.
Mets place ace Justin Verlander on IL with low-grade shoulder strain
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 21:01
Justin Verlander will start the season on the injured list with a low-grade teres major strain in his right shoulder.
With Aaron Judge back and Anthony Volpe here, Yankees ready for Opening Day
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 19:04
With the sun shining, the wind chilling and the first pitch of a new season just hours away, Aaron Boone reflected on his "lowest" point of the offseason on Thursday morning.
Mike Lupica: It's time for the Yankees to play the young kids and become fun again
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 16:30
The Yankees will be good again this season. Why? Because they're always good.
Bill Madden: Yankees need Anthony Volpe to provide spark as AL East should be much tougher to navigate in 2023
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 15:30
What was clear in Brian Cashman's offseason game plan was to adhere to the same formula that enabled the Yankees to run away with the AL East the first four months of 2022.
It's a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire
The New York Times - 30 Mar 2023 11:00
With replay cameras watching every call, it has become an increasingly stressful job -- and baseball's new rules will just make it harder.
AP source: Minor leaguers reach 5-year labor deal with MLB
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 04:59
Union staff recommended approval and about 5,500 minor leaguers were expected to vote by Thursday.
Judge OKs deal in minor leaguers' suit vs. MLB
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 04:55
A federal judge approved a $185 million settlement in a lawsuit by minor leaguers against Major League Baseball for violating federal minimum wage laws.
Mets Notebook: Elieser Hernandez starting season on IL, Bryce Montes de Oca undergoes surgery
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 03:09
More injuries to pitchers hit the Mets' organization.
Mets starting 2023 season without naming a replacement for injured Edwin Diaz
NY Daily News - 30 Mar 2023 02:54
The closer situation might be the biggest storyline and the biggest question for the Mets as the 2023 season gets underway.
Top Angels prospect to catch Ohtani in opener
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 00:54
Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe, the team's top prospect, said it was "super humbling" to be starting Thursday's opener against the A's.
Sources: DSG pays fee to Padres to air games
ESPN - 30 Mar 2023 00:54
Diamond Sports Group paid the San Diego Padres their rights fee on Wednesday which will allow the company to continue to broadcast the team's games in the near future, sources told ESPN.