Baseball News

September 23, 2020

LEADING OFF: Glasnow, Rays try to win AL East, Bieber ready

A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday: RAYS THE BANNER Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) ...

September 23, 2020

Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th

The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot under rookie manager David Ross, returning to the postseason after a one-year ...

September 23, 2020

Ramírez, Indians clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over WSox

With one sweet swing, José Ramírez pushed the Cleveland Indians into the playoffs and strengthened his case for the AL MVP ...

September 23, 2020

Angels SS Andrelton Simmons opts out of final 5 games

Shortstop Andrelton Simmons has opted out of the remainder of the Los Angeles Angels' season. The Angels announced the ...

September 22, 2020

Oakland Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013

The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston ...

September 22, 2020

LEADING OFF: Yankees' Cole, Reds' Gray take the mound

A look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday: HE'S BACK Cincinnati right-hander Sonny Gray is expected to come off ...

September 22, 2020

LHP Cole Hamels done for year after just 1 start for Braves

After making just one start for the Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels is done for the season. Hamels reported shortly before the ...

September 21, 2020

Seeding, not record determines who bats last in World Series

The higher seeded team reaching the World Series will have last at-bats in Games 1 and 2 and if needed Games 6 and 7, not ...

September 21, 2020

Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports history

As the ball spun slowly along the turf at Jerry’s World, the black-clad players backing away like it was a live grenade, ...

September 21, 2020

LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last week

A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday: FINAL WEEK Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres are headed to the ...

September 21, 2020

Red Sox finally snap skid vs Yankees, who clinch spot anyway

Despite dismal results against the New York Yankees this season, at least the Boston Red Sox didn’t have to watch their ...

September 20, 2020

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with ...

September 20, 2020

Tigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement

Ron Gardenhire mostly maintained his jovial demeanor this season. As recently as Friday night, he was needling a reporter ...

September 20, 2020

Longtime baseball pro scout Gary Hughes dies at 79

Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern ...

September 20, 2020

Bettman: Next NHL season could start in December or January

Gary Bettman will take his first sigh of relief in months when he presents the Stanley Cup. “Maybe I’ll get a full night ...

September 20, 2020

LEADING OFF: Verlander set for TJ, Bumgarner seeks 1st win

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: ___ SHUT DOWN Justin Verlander’s bid to rejoin the Astros for a playoff ...

September 19, 2020

Astros' Verlander needs elbow surgery, likely out thru 2021

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out through the 2021 season, ending ...

September 19, 2020

Pujols 2 HRs, passes Mays for 5th place, Angels beat Rangers

Albert Pujols needed nearly five weeks to tie Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list. It took only five days ...

September 19, 2020

Pujols passes Mays for 5th on HR list with No. 661, adds 662

Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols passed Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list, hitting No. 661 on ...

September 19, 2020

Harper rallies Phils past Blue Jays to sweep doubleheader

Bryce Harper was clutch — again. Harper hit a tying, two-run double and scored the go-ahead run on an error following Alec ...