Feed aggregator

Wait ... is a pitcher singing the national anthem?

TEst 4 September 8, 2019 - 9:44am
Pirates lefty Steven Brault will make an encore performance today at PNC Park. Here's what a music major turned major leaguer thinks about the song -- and how to sing it.

Astros' Springer back after concussion absence

TEst 4 September 8, 2019 - 9:44am
Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup after missing three games with a concussion.

How 'Gio Urshela?' became 'Gio Urshela!'

TEst 4 September 8, 2019 - 6:44am
While the Yankees -- and the rest of baseball -- were discovering him, the out-of-the-blue Bronx Bomber was discovering himself.

Wait ... is a pitcher singing the national anthem? Pirates' Steven Brault on 'The Star Spangled Banner'

TEst 4 September 8, 2019 - 6:44am
The Bucs lefty will make an encore performance today at PNC Park. Here's what a music major turned major leaguer thinks about the song -- and how to sing it.

If Javier Baez is out for the stretch run, who steps into his shoes?

TEst 4 September 8, 2019 - 12:33am
With their star shortstop on the shelf and their playoff bid on the line, the Cubs are missing him both in the lineup and on defense.

Nats' Barrett has scoreless IP in emotional return

TEst 4 September 8, 2019 - 12:33am
Nats reliever Aaron Barrett pitched a scoreless fifth in his first major league appearance in four years Saturday against the Braves and was consoled by manager Dave Martinez as he wept in the dugout afterward.

Trout (toe) out of lineup, draws PH walk in ninth

TEst 4 September 7, 2019 - 9:33pm
Angels star Mike Trout, who left Friday's game against the White Sox with soreness in his right toe, did not start Saturday night but entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and drew an intentional walk.

Cubs' Baez dealing with hairline fracture in thumb

TEst 4 September 7, 2019 - 3:31pm
Javier Baez will see a hand specialist Monday, at which point a timeline for his return will be determined.

Mets activate Lowrie for 1st time this season

TEst 4 September 7, 2019 - 3:31pm
Mets infielder Jed Lowrie, who has dealt with knee, hamstring and calf injuries, has been activated from the 60-day injured list for the first time this season.

Twins RHP Pineda given 60-game suspension

TEst 4 September 7, 2019 - 12:30pm
Twins right-hander Michael Pineda has been suspended 60 games without pay after testing positive for Hydrochlorothiazid.

Cubs' rotation problems piling up, putting their playoff hopes at risk

TEst 4 September 7, 2019 - 12:50am
The beatdown the Brewers put on Cole Hamels was just the latest setback for Chicago's starting pitching. Can they turn it around in time?

Former Cardinals OF Chris Duncan dies at 38

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 9:49pm
Chris Duncan, the former outfielder who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series, died Friday. He was 38. Duncan, died of brain cancer in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona.

X-rays negative after Harper plunked, exits game

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 9:49pm
Bryce Harper is the eighth Phillies player to have been hit by a Mets pitcher this season. The Mets, meanwhile, have been hit by a pitch 14 times in 16 games against the Phillies.

Cubs' Baez to get MRI on thumb, remains out

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:49pm
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will get an MRI on his troublesome left thumb Saturday. Pitcher Yu Darvish has been cleared to start Saturday after missing his previous outing with forearm tightness.

MLB weighing opioid testing after Skaggs' death

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:49pm
Major League Baseball and the players' union are in the preliminary stages of discussing testing players for opioids, with both sides expecting talks to ramp up in the coming weeks, sources told ESPN.

Harper plunked by Matz; exits with hand injury

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:49pm
Bryce Harper is the eighth Phillies player to have been hit by a Mets pitcher this season. The Mets, meanwhile, have been hit by a pitch 14 times in 16 games against the Phillies.

Dodgers to skip start for struggling ace Ryu

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:49pm
Hyun-Jin Ryu, who has a 9.95 ERA over the last month, will miss his scheduled start in Baltimore to get some rest.

Rays' Glasnow, out since May, to start Sunday

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:49pm
Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since May 11 with a strained forearm, is expected to open against the Blue Jays on Sunday and pitch about two innings, manager Kevin Cash said.

Red Sox prospect K's minors-record 12 straight

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 3:49pm
Red Sox prospect Yusniel Padron-Artiles struck out 14 batters -- including a record 12 straight -- on Thursday night in Class A Lowell's win over Batavia.

Yankees' Stanton hits in sim game, eyes return

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 12:49pm
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who has played in just nine games this season due to injuries, had at-bats and worked out in right field at the team's complex in Tampa, Florida.

Pages