Baseball News

Spoiling difficult pitches to stay alive was equal parts strategy and party trick. The modern approach to hitting has left it behind.

Noah Syndergaard is hoping for a fresh start with the Cleveland Guardians.

The Mets played until nearly midnight, battling through a lightning delay and torrential downpours for nearly two hours Thursday.

The Astros have acquired veteran relief pitcher Kendall Graveman from the White Sox, who have traded their fifth pitcher since Wednesday.

The Colorado Rockies activated left-hander Kyle Freeland from the 15-day injured list Friday, less than three weeks after he dislocated his non-throwing shoulder.

Aaron Judge is back.

The Yankees have designated Willie Calhoun for assignment. The outfielder/designated hitter hit .239 with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 44 games this season.

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit St. Louis catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a long follow-through on a swing, then was soon hit himself by a pitch from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas.

Speculation had swirled about whether the Mets would buy or sell before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. David Robertson is the first domino to drop.