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Cubs prospect leads NL to Futures Game victory

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 6:53pm
Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis homered twice in the thin air of Coors Field, winning the MVP award along the way, as the National League topped the American 8-3 on Sunday in the Futures Game in Denver.

MLB draft tracker live updates: Results and analysis for every 2021 first-round pick

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 3:53pm
The 2021 MLB draft begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting No. 1 overall.

Padres' Darvish (hip) joins co-ace Snell on IL

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 3:53pm
The Padres placed right-hander Yu Darvish on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left hip inflammation, making the move retroactive to Friday.

Mariners' Kikuchi could play ASG despite IL stint

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 3:53pm
Seattle manager Scott Servais, after the Mariners placed Yusei Kikuchi on the injured list Sunday, said he couldn't comment on the pitcher's status "for a number of different reasons," but that he was "not that concerned with where's he's at."

FBI: Arrests near Coors Field not threat to ASG

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 12:53pm
Four people have been arrested on drug and illegal weapons charges at a downtown Denver hotel close to Coors Field, but the FBI says it has "no reason to believe" the suspects posed a threat to the upcoming MLB All-Star Game.

NIL, MLB finances may factor in draftees signing

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 12:53pm
With players able now to make money off their own name, image and likeness in college, and changes on the horizon in MLB finances, never before have elite prospects had so much leverage heading into baseball's draft.

Acuna vows he will return stronger than ever

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 12:53pm
The Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. vowed Sunday to give 1,000 percent in his recovery from a season-ending torn ACL.

Marlins' Lopez K's 1st 9, sets modern-era mark

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 12:53pm
The Marlins' Pablo Lopez set a modern-era record Sunday by striking out the first nine Braves batters he faced in the game.

Phillies place Nola, Bohm, 2 others on COVID IL

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 9:52am
The Phillies put four players on the COVID-related injured list Sunday, including Aaron Nola, who was scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, and Alec Bohm, who tested positive for the virus.

Red Sox sign closer Barnes to 2-year extension

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 9:52am
Closer Matt Barnes has signed a two-year extension with the Red Sox that runs through the 2023 season and includes a club option for 2024.

4 arrested on weapons charges near Coors Field

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 6:51am
Four people were arrested on illegal weapons possession charges at a Denver hotel just two blocks from Coors Field as All-Star Game festivities began this weekend.

Judge: Altuve-like jersey tug about 'chilly' park

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 12:41am
Judge said Minute Maid Park gets "pretty chilly" when the roof is closed, so his jersey tug was merely a signal to his teammates to "button up a little bit."

Dodgers tie franchise marks for HRs (8), runs (22)

TEst 4 July 11, 2021 - 12:41am
Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in all, routing the Diamondbacks 22-1 on Saturday night.

Braves lose star Acuna for season with torn ACL

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 9:41pm
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., carted off in tears after injuring his right knee in a win over the Marlins, will undergo season-ending surgery, the team said, after it was learned he suffered a torn ACL on Saturday.

Emotional Acuna (knee) carted off in Braves' win

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 6:38pm
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was carted off after injuring his right knee while attempting to make a leaping catch on the warning track during Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Dad of Nats pitcher Ross saves fan with Heimlich

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 6:38pm
Willie Ross, father to a pair of Major League pitchers, made a crucial save at a ballgame in San Francisco on Saturday when he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking fan.

Former Yankee sues HOF to get Mantle bat back

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 6:38pm
The bat that Mickey Mantle used to hit his 500th career home run more than five decades ago is in the middle of a lawsuit this week between the Hall of Fame and former New York Yankees teammate Joe Pepitone.

Braves' Acuna carted off after awkward landing

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 3:38pm
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was carted off after injuring his knee while attempting to make a leaping catch on the warning track during Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Betts, Brantley out of ASG; replacements named

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 9:38am
MLB announced the selections of 10 players to the active All-Star rosters as replacements for All-Stars unable to participate in Tuesday's game at Coors Field in Denver.

Padres' Darvish has back tightness; Snell to IL

TEst 4 July 10, 2021 - 9:38am
Padres manager Jayce Tingler expects Yu Darvish will be fine for the second half of the season after the right-hander left Thursday's start after just three innings with back tightness.

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