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Manfred: Fewer games would mean lower pay

April 20, 2018 - 6:29pm
Commissioner Rob Manfred responded to Cubs star Anthony Rizzo's assertion that MLB teams play too many games by saying if "they're going to work less, they're probably going to make less."

Callaway: Mets still unsure on Harvey's future

April 20, 2018 - 5:27pm
A day after Mets right-hander Matt Harvey was rocked for six runs in six innings, manager Mickey Callaway said the team is "still not exactly sure what route we'll go" regarding Harvey's future.

O's closer Britton throws off mound: 'Pretty big'

April 20, 2018 - 4:36pm
Orioles closer Zach Britton threw 20 pitches off a half-mound in an indoor batting cage, taking a significant step in his recovery from a December Achilles injury.

Napoli out for season with torn ACL, meniscus

April 20, 2018 - 1:51pm
Mike Napoli suffered a torn right ACL and meniscus while fielding a popup in a Triple-A game and will need season-ending surgery, the Indians said.

Rays' Kiermaier has surgery, out 2-3 months

April 20, 2018 - 1:49pm
Kevin Kiermaier will miss 2-3 months for the Rays after he tore a ligament in his thumb while sliding headfirst into second base.

Why the team DJ is the most important role in the clubhouse

April 20, 2018 - 1:18pm
From setting the mood to celebrating a win, these are the players responsible for keeping their teams on beat.

Get ready for a Max Scherzer-Clayton Kershaw showdown

April 20, 2018 - 10:11am
As the two premier pitchers in the National League meet, we go inside the numbers that make them great and give you a chance to pick your ace.

Pitcher goes from working at Miller Brewery to facing the Brewers

April 20, 2018 - 7:51am
With his former coworkers looking on, Miami's Trevor Richards will take the mound in the stadium sponsored by the brand that once paid him $9 an hour.

Bumgarner has pins removed, still on schedule

April 20, 2018 - 6:09am
The Giants are optimistic that Madison Bumgarner, who suffered a broken pinkie during spring training, can return to the rotation in June.

What will it take for the Dodgers to be the Dodgers again?

April 20, 2018 - 4:50am
A slumping lineup, a struggling closer and a sub-.500 record isn't what L.A. had in mind for 2018. We break down what the slow start means.

Harvey defiant after loss: I'm a starting pitcher

April 19, 2018 - 11:56pm
Mets right-hander Matt Harvey was roughed up for six runs in six innings Thursday night against the Braves, and afterward manager Mickey Callaway said he wasn't sure whether Harvey would make his next scheduled start.

1952 Mantle card sells for near-record $2.88M

April 19, 2018 - 10:40pm
A mint condition 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps rookie card auctioned for $2.88 million, becoming the second-highest price ever paid for a baseball card.

Real or not? Jake Arrieta is back, the NL East is interesting

April 19, 2018 - 10:27pm
After Arrieta dominated the Pirates and the Braves beat up on the Mets, maybe we're seeing the makings of a four-team dogfight in the East.

Arrieta confident form is back: 'I'm caught up'

April 19, 2018 - 9:58pm
Jake Arrieta, off to a slow start since joining the Phillies with a three-year, $75 million contract, was on his game Thursday night, throwing seven innings of one-hit, shutout ball in a win over visiting Pittsburgh.

Plate ump Layne struck by foul tip; X-rays OK

April 19, 2018 - 8:51pm
Plate umpire Jerry Layne had to leave in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday's Red Sox-Angels game when he took a foul tip off his right arm.

Fourth team a charm? Thompson now a ChiSox

April 19, 2018 - 8:12pm
Klay Thompson is joining his fourth team of the season after the Oakland Athletics sold the outfielder to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The White Sox then sold infielder Tyler Saladino to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Productive small-ball inning gives Cubs that '16 feeling again

April 19, 2018 - 5:18pm
A four-run second, without the benefit of a home run, propelled the Cubs past the Cardinals and fueled hopes for more consistency ahead.

Gattis' goof ends with Mariners triple play

April 19, 2018 - 3:26pm
The Mariners turned a triple play against the Astros more likely to be seen in a Little League game than the major leagues.

The case for 154 games, Fenway's quest and MLB's next big thing

April 19, 2018 - 3:22pm
How to shorten the season without hurting MLB's bottom line, Boston's ballpark is about to set a new record - and introducing the super sophs!

Sources: MLB, NBA look to divest DFS stakes

April 19, 2018 - 2:32pm
Major League Baseball is looking to end its ownership stake in DraftKings, while the NBA is looking to do the same with its stake in FanDuel, league sources tell ESPN.

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