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Why Jackie Robinson was an even better baseball player than you realize
Robinson's legacy is about so much more than his numbers, but that doesn't mean he was anything less than amazing on the field.
How MLB's only Black double-play combo is passing on Jackie Robinson's legacy
White Sox infielders Tim Anderson and Josh Harrison are showing the importance of No. 42.
Despite gash, Guerrero hits 3 homers in Jays' win
Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees in New York, including two off ace Gerrit Cole in Toronto's 6-4 victory on Wednesday night.
Jays OF Hernandez (side) set for MRI after exit
Toronto pulled Teoscar Hernandez from Wednesday night's win over the Yankees because of left side discomfort.
Mariners put reliever Romo (shoulder) on IL
Seattle put right-hander Sergio Romo on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.
Dodgers pull Kershaw after perfect 7 in 1-hit win
Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through seven innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his season debut before being pulled, dominating the Minnesota Twins with 13 strikeouts in 21 batters during a 7-0 victory Wednesday.
S.F. coach, Padres' Shildt clear air after incident
Giants first-base coach Antoan Richardson and Padres third-base coach Mike Shildt hugged on the field before their game Wednesday, a day after Richardson was ejected following an incident between the two.
White Sox P Lynn 'ahead of schedule' in recovery
Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn, who is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after having knee surgery this month, said he's "ahead of schedule" in his recovery.
Fenway Park changes: New deck, food, no cash
This year, the most visible of the changes at Fenway Park is a new bar and deck area behind the right field stands.
Sources: MLB, union again extend Bauer's leave
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, who has not pitched since June 2021, again has had his administrative leave extended by MLB and the players' association through April 22, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Twins put LF Kirilloff on IL with wrist inflammation
The Minnesota Twins placed left fielder Alex Kirilloff on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his surgically repaired right wrist on Wednesday.
Win vultures: Seven relievers in position to pick up wins
With starting pitchers picking up fewer wins as the 2022 MLB season starts, Tristan H. Cockcroft has the top long relievers in position to pick up the crucial W.
'Maybe we do deserve nice things': Braves turn World Series celebration into weeklong party
Why "Champions Week" has meant so much to Atlanta -- and to its fans.
Giants coach: Shildt expletive 'reeked' of racism
Giants coach Antoan Richardson, whose ejection led to Alyssa Nakken's historic debut, has accused Padres coach Mike Shildt of yelling an expletive at him that "reeked undertones of racism."
6-4-42: How MLB's only Black double-play combo is passing on Jackie Robinson's legacy
White Sox infielders Tim Anderson and Josh Harrison are showing that baseball can be cool -- and teaching the importance of No. 42 in the process.
Giants' Nakken first woman to coach on MLB field
San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken, 31, came in to coach first base for the Giants in the third inning on Tuesday night, making major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game.
Reds prez sounds off on unhappy fans, apologizes
Reds president Phil Castellini apologized Tuesday after saying that fans unhappy with the team's pared-down roster and performance should "be careful what you ask for."
Philly gives Bohm ovation night after choice words
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, who made three errors Monday and later apologized for how he vented his frustration, received a standing ovation from the Philadelphia crowd on Tuesday.
Mets move SP Walker to IL with shoulder bursitis
New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker, who threw two perfect innings Monday night at Philadelphia in his season debut, was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of bursitis in his pitching shoulder.
White Sox's Giolito heads to IL, along with Pollock
The White Sox placed right-handed starter Lucas Giolito (abdominal strain) and outfielder AJ Pollock (right hamstring strain) on the injured list Tuesday while recalling pitchers Jimmy Lambert and Anderson Severino.