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From deGrom's A to Harvey's ... not an A: Grading every Mets starter
The so-called dream rotation in Queens is finally a reality, so we judged each pitcher on his early 2018 performance.
Fore! Cespedes thinks golf will help fix swing
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who is hitting .208 through 19 games, thinks playing golf will help fix his baseball swing and end his slump.
Baez-Almora a suddenly dynamic duo Cubs can't break up now
After propelling Chicago to 24 runs in two days, leadoff pair Javier Baez and Albert Almora are threatening Joe Maddon's everyone-plays approach.
Still no no-no for Padres: Ross bid falls short
Tyson Ross lost his bid to pitch the first no-hitter in San Diego Padres history when center fielder Franchy Cordero appeared to misplay a ball with two outs in the eighth inning Friday night of a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Stanton stirring just what Yankees need if arms look like this
Giancarlo Stanton snapped a long homerless string, and with Sonny Gray unable to hold a lead, New York had better hope the slugger is getting hot.
White Sox RHP Farquhar passes out in dugout
White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar passed out in the dugout Friday and was taken to the hospital.
Feeling healthy, Rodon eyeing late-May return
Coming off arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder last September, starting pitcher Carlos Rodon said Friday that he's feeling good and hopes to rejoin the White Sox in late May. He expected to begin pitching in extended spring training next week.
Pence lands on 10-day DL with sprained thumb
Giants outfielder Hunter Pence, who has been dealing with an injury to his right thumb since the team's home opener April 4, was put on the 10-day disabled list Friday.
Manfred: Fewer games would mean lower pay
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.