Feed aggregator

Just a bit outside: Dodgers' Kelly shatters window

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 1:04pm
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly was working on a changeup in his backyard Wednesday, but one pitch missed the target completely and shattered a bedroom window.

A's minor league manager taken off ventilator

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 1:04pm
Oakland Athletics minor league manager Webster Garrison, who remains hospitalized in Louisiana, has been taken off a ventilator for the first time in more than three weeks.

Project GOAT: A new top team

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 1:04pm
Two different teams managed to beat our current leader using different approaches to steals and saves, but only one can be deemed the new GOAT.

Twins' Berrios working on changeup, curveball

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 10:04am
Twins pitcher Jose Berrios is using the extra time to adjust the trajectory of his changeup and curveball as complementary pitches to his four-seam fastball.

MLB players raise nearly $1M for meals for kids

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 10:04am
More than 50 Major League Baseball players representing all 30 teams have raised nearly $1 million to provide over 4 million meals to support childhood hunger prevention during the coronavirus pandemic.

Grading National League GMs on their best and worst MLB trades

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 7:03am
Theo Epstein and Alex Anthopoulos have pulled the trigger on some huge moves. Where do they rank among all 15 NL GMs?

From Ozzie to Orel: The greatest numbers from 1 to 55 in baseball history

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 7:03am
Sure, you might not agree, but it's a fun debate to look at each number and see what name is the best.

Biggio sets a painful record, and four other hit by pitches that made MLB history

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 4:03am
"Taking one for the team" has extra meaning for these HBPs that changed championship games and rewrote the record book.

Tom Brady falling to sixth round one of several forgettable draft moments

TEst 4 April 16, 2020 - 4:03am
It's the 20th anniversary of Brady being drafted by the Patriots. Here's a look at some of the biggest draft gaffes across sports.

Manfred: Must explore all ideas in return attempt

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 4:24pm
Commissioner Rob Manfred told The Associated Press Wednesday that it is incumbent for Major League Baseball "to turn over every stone to try to play the game in 2020 if there's any way we can in the environment."

Verlander resumes throwing after groin surgery

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 4:24pm
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has resumed throwing and is "doing great" as he recovers from March groin surgery, manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday.

NTSB: Halladay did stunts prior to '17 fatal crash

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 4:24pm
Roy Halladay had amphetamine levels about 10 times therapeutic levels in his blood along with a high level of morphine and an anti-depressant that can impair judgement as he performed climbs and turns in his small plane prior to his 2017 crash.

MLB stars pay homage on Jackie Robinson Day

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 4:24pm
Even without baseball, Major League Baseball stars took the time to pay homage to one of the sport's icons on Jackie Robinson Day.

Former Blue Jays 2B Damaso Garcia dies at 63

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 10:20am
Former Blue Jays second baseman Damaso Garcia died Wednesday in the Dominican Republic at the age of 63, his son told ESPN.

Dodger Stadium, Angel Stadium parking lots are full, and here's why

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 10:20am
With Major League Baseball shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, why are the parking lots of some stadiums filled with cars? We have the answer.

Laureano's laser breaks Statcast, and four other double plays that made MLB history

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 7:19am
With a leaping grab and a 321-foot, on-the-fly throw to first base, the A's outfielder stunned the Angels. What other DPs made our list?

With baseball in limbo, Clayton Kershaw's shot at redemption is on hold

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 7:19am
After yet another disappointing playoff loss in 2019, Kershaw believed he was as ready for the start of this season as he had been in years. But when will he get the chance to show it?

Fauci: Sports return quickly only if fans prohibited

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 7:19am
Asked about the possibility of an abbreviated baseball season and the start of football, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that would happen only if fans are not allowed to attend and athletes stay in hotels when not playing.

When Jackie Robinson changed baseball, and a country

TEst 4 April 15, 2020 - 7:19am
Jackie Robinson was the first black player in the majors. It was a significant moment in American history, and it wasn't easy. "I don't know how Jackie did it,'' Dodgers pitcher Rex Barney said. "... He's the strongest man I've ever seen.''

Astros' Correa, Maldonado help with P.R. aid

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:49pm
Carlos Correa and Martin Maldonado are teaming with the Astros' owner to bring medical aid to Puerto Rico.

Pages