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Sticky situation: Scherzer, Romo and Harper's hair headline wild 20 hours
The MLB sticky stuff mandate is here and it's going, well, interestingly. From Max Scherzer and Sergio Romo's priceless reactions to name-calling and a Joe Girardi ejection, here's what went down during a wild 20-hour stretch of baseball.
A's Fiers gets injection, won't throw for 4 weeks
Mike Fiers, who last pitched May 6, won't need surgery on his sprained right elbow but likely won't throw for at least another four weeks after receiving an injection.
Berra given first-class honor with U.S. stamp
The stamp honoring Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra -- now being sold at post offices nationwide -- was dedicated during a ceremony at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Little Falls, New Jersey, on Thursday.
MLB reveals first-ever in-game All-Star jerseys
Baseball's All-Star Game will see a far more standardized look this year than in years past.
Fix baseball? MLB is working on a plan
Here's how a group including former GM Theo Epstein is experimenting to find the right balance for baseball's future.
MLB Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 on our final list of June
Even Wander Franco's arrival couldn't keep the Rays on top. Which West team took their place?
Unfazed Manfred sees 'progress' in pitcher checks
Despite pitchers -- and even some managers -- around baseball voicing their opinions on the new on-field exams of pitchers, commissioner Rob Manfred remains steadfast in his commitment to the policy, saying things "have gone very well" in the first week.
Indians RHP Civale (finger) likely out 4-5 weeks
Cleveland RHP Aaron Civale won't throw for 1-2 weeks because of a sprained middle finger, the team said.
Alonso back for HR Derby but Guerrero to sit out
The Mets' Pete Alonso will defend his Home Run Derby title at Coors Field on July 12, but there will be no rematch with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays, who has decided not to take part.
Braves' Acuna scratched with lower back tightness
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been scratched from Wednesday night's game at New York with lower back tightness.
MRI clean for Mets' Stroman; Conforto activated
Marcus Stroman's MRI showed no significant issues with his left hip, and he is considered day-to-day, the team said. Meanwhile, Michael Conforto was activated from the injured list after being sidelined with a hamstring injury since May 16.
The Washington Nationals trolled the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons
It's been a rough couple of days for the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Washington Nationals are adding insult to injury.
Sticky situation: Scherzer, Romo and Harper's hair headline wild 20 hours in MLB
The MLB sticky stuff mandate is here and it's going, well, interestingly. From Max Scherzer and Sergio Romo's priceless reactions to name-calling and a Joe Girardi ejection, here's what went down during a wild 20-hour stretch of baseball.
Mets slugger Alonso to defend HR Derby title
New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso announced Wednesday that he will defend his Home Run Derby title in Colorado on July 12.
Mets, Stroman get positive news after hip MRI
Marcus Stroman's MRI showed no significant issues with his left hip, and he is considered day-to-day, the team said.
Nats GM after Scherzer spat: Girardi 'con artist'
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Phillies skipper Joe Girardi was playing games when he spurred the umpires to check Max Scherzer for foreign substances on Tuesday night and embarrassed everyone in the process.
Hedge fun: Store owner bets $3.35M on Astros
Houston furniture store owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has placed $3.35 million in bets to win over $35 million on the Astros to win the World Series
Scherzer miffed as umpires inspect him 3 times
Nationals ace Max Scherzer was inspected three times for the use of foreign substances on the baseball in his start Tuesday, but it was Phillies manager Joe Girardi's request that he be checked that set him off.
Magic Wander: Rays' Franco, 20, dazzles in debut
In his major league debut, top prospect Wander Franco, 20, started at third base, doubled, homered, drove in three runs and showed a flair for the dramatic in Tampa Bay's 9-5, 11-inning loss to Boston at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.