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Mets' 2021 first-rounder joins independent club

TEst 4 May 13, 2022 - 1:06pm
Right-hander Kumar Rocker has agreed to a contract with the independent Tri-City ValleyCats after failing to sign with the Mets last summer as their first-round pick.

Being Gabe Kapler: Inside the mind of the San Francisco Giants' nonconformist manager

TEst 4 May 13, 2022 - 10:04am
The Giants skipper doesn't fit the mold of a traditional manager, with a style and patience informed by his music-loving, free-thinking father. It has helped the team keep perspective through hot starts and hitting walls.

PitchCom -- aimed at foiling MLB's would-be sign-stealers -- is (mostly) winning over the skeptics

TEst 4 May 13, 2022 - 6:57am
Players are praising the new electronic device, though holdouts remain.

Being Gabe Kapler: Inside the mind of the San Francisco Giants nonconformist manager

TEst 4 May 13, 2022 - 6:57am
The Giants skipper doesn't fit the mold of a traditional manager, with a style and patience informed by his music-loving, free-thinking father. It's helped the team keep perspective through hot starts and hitting walls.

Stephen Curry pokes the bear and more Quotes of the Week

TEst 4 May 13, 2022 - 6:57am
Stephen Curry overpromises, Joel Embiid pines for what could have been, Mikaela Shiffrin deals with adversity, Charles Barkley ranks himself on the Dream Team and Brian Cashman hits back.

Yankees' Cashman strikes back at Astros' Crane

TEst 4 May 12, 2022 - 9:51pm
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman responded Thursday to recent comments by Astros owner Jim Crane, who disputed Cashman singling out Houston's sign-stealing scandal as a reason for the Yankees' recent championship dry spell.

Phils' Harper (UCL tear) can't throw for 4 weeks

TEst 4 May 12, 2022 - 6:50pm
Phillies star Bryce Harper will continue to serve as DH, but he will not be allowed to throw a baseball for four weeks because of a small tear in his UCL, manager Joe Girardi said.

Guardians: No new COVID cases; Twins series on

TEst 4 May 12, 2022 - 6:50pm
The Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases Thursday, a day after an outbreak inside their clubhouse caused a postponement in Chicago and sent manager Terry Francona and five coaches home from a road trip.

Guardians: No new COIVD cases; Twins series on

TEst 4 May 12, 2022 - 3:50pm
The Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases Thursday, a day after an outbreak inside their clubhouse caused a postponement in Chicago and sent manager Terry Francona and five coaches home from a road trip.

MLB Power Rankings: Which red-hot teams are making the case for a top spot?

TEst 4 May 12, 2022 - 6:47am
The Dodgers, Yankees and Mets are hard to stay competitive with -- but there are a few squads making a push.

MLB and NFT gaming company Sorare partner up for collectible and fantasy-style games for fans

TEst 4 May 12, 2022 - 6:47am
MLB is the latest sports league to join the NFT space, partnering with NFT gaming company Sorare.

Padres manager Melvin has prostate surgery

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 9:41pm
Padres manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery Wednesday, and the team said there likely wouldn't be any updates until next week.

Yelich hits for 3rd cycle in career, ties MLB mark

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 3:40pm
Christian Yelich hit for the cycle on Wednesday, the third of his career, to become just the sixth player in MLB history with that many.

Cubs' Hoerner collides with umpire, leaves game

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 3:40pm
Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner came out of Wednesday's series finale against the Padres with a sore right ankle an inning after colliding with second base umpire Dan Iassogna in center field.

Ex-White Sox trainer sues GM, team over firing

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 3:40pm
Brian Ball, a former athletic trainer for the White Sox, is alleging in a lawsuit that he was fired by the team because of his sexual orientation, age and disability.

Braves beat Riley, Cards top O'Neill in arbitration

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 3:40pm
In the first salary arbitration decisions of year, the Atlanta Braves beat third baseman Austin Riley and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated outfielder Tyler O'Neill in their respective cases.

Braves catcher Pina set for season-ending surgery

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 3:40pm
Atlanta veteran catcher Manny Pina, 34, a valued offseason to the Braves' 2022 roster, is scheduled for season-ending surgery after medical tests revealed ligament and cartilage damage in his left wrist.

Guardians-ChiSox postponed over COVID-19

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 12:38pm
The Cleveland Guardians-Chicago White Sox game has been postponed because of multiple positive COVID-19 tests within the Guardians organization, MLB announced Wednesday.

Jays furious over 'surprising' ejections vs. Yanks

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 6:38am
The Blue Jays were confused and outraged after pitcher Yimi Garcia was ejected, without warning, for hitting Josh Donaldson with a pitch during Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Angels rookie Detmers throws no-hitter vs. Rays

TEst 4 May 11, 2022 - 12:44am
Reid Detmers pitched a no-hitter for the Angels on Tuesday night against the Rays, becoming the youngest pitcher to throw one since 2006.

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