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Royals' Perez catches for first time since surgery

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 6:25pm
Salvador Perez caught the first four innings of the Royals' loss to a San Francisco split squad, his first time behind the plate since Tommy John surgery last March.

Kershaw K's 4, allows no hits in spring debut

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 6:25pm
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw faced a Brewers lineup with five expected regulars, striking out four while allowing no hits and two walks in 1 2/3 innings.

Mets OF Nimmo cleared to play after cardiac test

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 6:25pm
After getting cleared to play by a cardiologist, Brandon Nimmo could joke.

More MLB players available for Olympics qualifier

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 3:22pm
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA agreed to make players not likely to be on 26-man major league rosters available for the Americas qualifying tournament.

Angels RHP Canning to get treated for UCL issue

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 12:21pm
Los Angeles Angels starter Griffin Canning underwent an MRI on his sore right elbow Thursday, with the team announcing Friday that testing showed chronic changes to the UCL and acute joint irritation.

Are the Astros really being targeted for hit-by-pitches this spring?

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 9:20am
Every time a Houston player gets plunked, it raises eyebrows. So we took a closer look to see if there's actually anything to these HBPs.

How much would MLB's playoff proposal really change things?

TEst 4 February 28, 2020 - 6:20am
We break down the numbers of the past five seasons to see just how much mediocrity would be rewarded if baseball shook up its postseason.

Source: Canning's MRI inconclusive; treatment set

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 11:35pm
Los Angeles Angels starter Griffin Canning underwent an MRI on his sore right elbow Thursday, and a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez that the results were inconclusive. The plan is for Canning to undergo treatment before throwing again, the source said.

Lawmakers push for Flood's enshrinement in HOF

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 5:34pm
Members of Congress are asking baseball's Hall of Fame to elect Curt Flood. Flood sacrificed his career to advocate for free agency.

Manfred, Selig to be deposed in foul-ball lawsuit

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 5:34pm
A judge ruled Thursday that baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, his predecessor, Bud Selig, and his top deputy, Dan Halem, are to be deposed by April 3 in a lawsuit over injuries a fan suffered when he was hit by a foul ball at Wrigley Field.

Verlander (groin) throws 2 IP in simulated game

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 5:34pm
Scratched from Thursday's start due to groin tightness, Justin Verlander threw approximately 30 pitches off a back-field mound in a simulated game before the Astros' game against Washington.

Angels P Canning to have MRI on sore elbow

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 2:34pm
Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon says pitcher Griffin Canning will have an MRI after experiencing soreness in his elbow.

Cowboy Up: Bumgarner solid in D-backs debut

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 1:12pm
Madison Bumgarner showed the Arizona Diamondbacks he's more than a rodeo star.

Ortiz estate sale ranges from baseball to decor

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 11:34am
Former Red Sox star David Ortiz is selling everything from baseball memorabilia to a backyard composter at an estate sale this weekend in Weston, Massachusetts.

Indians' Clase (back sprain) could miss 3 months

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 11:34am
Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase could be sidelined three months with a strained back muscle, another blow to Cleveland's pitching staff.

Cubs' Wieck has procedure for heartbeat issue

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 11:34am
Cubs pitcher Brad Wieck underwent a procedure to address an abnormal heartbeat.

Red Sox prospect's delayed arrival a precaution

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 8:34am
The Red Sox, "out of an abundance of caution" amid concern about the coronavirus, said they asked Taiwanese prospect Chih-Jung Liu to delay joining the team at spring training following his arrival to the U.S.

Red Sox ace Sale (illness) to start season on IL

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 8:34am
Red Sox interim manager Ron Roenicke said Thursday that left-hander Chris Sale will start the season on the injured list.

Freeman: Elbow OK, hopes to play next week

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 8:34am
Freddie Freeman hopes to return to the Atlanta Braves lineup next week after his surgically repaired right elbow swelled and forced him out of action a few days ago.

Danley, Marquez first black, Latino crew chiefs

TEst 4 February 27, 2020 - 8:34am
MLB announced Thursday that it has appointed the first African American and Latino umpire crew chiefs, promoting Kerwin Danley and Alfonso Marquez.

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