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Three homers, seven RBI and one powerful bat: Vlad Jr. breaks out against Nats

TEst 4 April 28, 2021 - 12:47am
The biggest declaration of this young baseball season? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has officially arrived.

Cards' lineup takes hit as Molina placed on IL

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 6:45pm
Yadier Molina, who leads the Cardinals in batting average and RBIs and is tied for the team lead in homers this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a foot injury.

Giants acquire OF Tauchman in trade with Yanks

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 6:45pm
The Yankees traded outfielder Mike Tauchman to the Giants on Tuesday for reliever Wandy Peralta and a player to be named later.

LHP Blevins, 37, elects to retire after 13 seasons

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 6:45pm
Left-handed relief pitcher Jerry Blevins, 37, who split the bulk of his career between the Oakland Athletics and New York Mets, announced his retirement Tuesday night after 13 big league seasons.

Manfred: MLB expansion fees could rise to $2.2B

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 3:44pm
With six cities being mentioned as candidates for future MLB expansion, commissioner Rob Manfred said fees could rise to $2.2 billion. "That's kind of a lodestar in terms of where you would start in terms of evaluating expansion opportunity," he said.

White Sox's Robert to IL with flu-like symptoms

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 3:44pm
The White Sox put outfielder Luis Robert on the injured list Tuesday as a precaution after he reported feeling flu-like symptoms.

MLB: 70% of players, staff began vaccination

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 3:44pm
MLB commissioner says 70% of players, on-field staff and support personnel have been fully or partially vaccinated for the novel coronavirus.

HR derby to replace extras in Pioneer League

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 9:43am
The Pioneer League will replace extra innings with a home run derby.

Friendship, memories and a year with the Amazin' Mets

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 6:42am
The Amazin' Mets, winners of the 1969 World Series, and are old men now, burdened by age, infirmity and COVID-19. Yet they will always be teammates, together.

Life after Mookie Betts: How the Red Sox are built to win without him

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 6:42am
A lot has changed since Boston won the World Series in 2018. But, if you believe manager Alex Cora, not as much as you might think.

Inside Shohei Ohtani's eventful night on the mound and at the plate

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 12:55am
One dreadful inning, four dominant ones. A 113.8 mph hit and a 52-foot bunt single. We got a Shohei smorgasbord Monday night.

Swanson burns sage to spark Braves out of slump

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 12:55am
Looking for any edge in a superstitious sport, Dansby Swanson burned sage throughout the bowels of Truist Park before Monday's game against the Cubs, hoping the herb would spark a Braves team coming off two shutout losses the previous afternoon.

Herrera plays 1st game since 2019 suspension

TEst 4 April 27, 2021 - 12:55am
Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera on Monday played in his first major league game since May 26, 2019, following a suspension for domestic violence and being designated for assignment.

Altuve back from COVID; Astros' Odorizzi to IL

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 9:56pm
2B José Altuve returned the Astros on Monday after a bout with COVID-19, going 3-for-5 in a win vs. Seattle. Earlier, Houston placed RHP Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right arm.

Former KBO MVP Yang debuts in Rangers' loss

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 9:56pm
Hyeon-Jong Yang, a 33-year-old left-hander and former MVP of the Korean Baseball Organization, made his major league debut in the Rangers' loss to the Angels on Monday night.

Former KBO MVP Yang called up by Rangers

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 6:54pm
The Rangers on Monday selected the contract of 33-year-old left-hander Hyeon-Jong Yang from their alternate training site before the opener of a three-game series against the Angels.

Astros' Odorizzi to IL; Altuve back from COVID

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 3:53pm
Astros starter Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day IL with a strained muscle in his right arm. Second baseman José Altuve, however, is back with the team after a bout with COVID-19.

Yang, 33, promoted to active roster by Rangers

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 3:53pm
The Rangers on Monday selected the contract of 33-year-old left-hander Hyeon-Jong Yang from their alternate training site before the opener of a three-game series against the Angels.

Embattled Bridich steps down as Rockies' GM

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 12:53pm
Rockies executive vice president Jeff Bridich has resigned after 17 years with the organization, the team announced Monday.

Padres, Dodgers set stage for a memorable summer with another thriller

TEst 4 April 26, 2021 - 12:53am
After seven games of twists and turns -- and a little trash talk -- the NL West rivals left baseball fans wanting more.

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