Baseball News

October 21, 2018

Cora: MVP favorite Betts could play 2B in World Series

With a championship at stake, MVP favorite Mookie Betts is ready to do anything manager Alex Cora asks. Even if that means ...

October 20, 2018

Dodgers' Machado whiffs on chance to silence Game 6 boos

Manny Machado gestured with hands, appearing to egg on the booing crowd as he retreated down the dugout steps following a ...

October 20, 2018

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Brewers in Game 7 of NLCS, Red Sox wait

A look at what's happening around the majors today: GAME 7 The Dodgers and Brewers meet in an all-or-nothing matchup at ...

October 20, 2018

Aguilar, Brewers beat Dodgers 7-2, send NLCS to Game 7

Ryan Braun slid across home plate and raised his arms in sheer joy. A big lead, a bruising bullpen and a boisterous crowd ...

October 20, 2018

Aching Astros miss chance to repeat after ALCS defeat

The Houston Astros entered the AL Championship Series aching. Jose Altuve was playing on just one good knee, Carlos Correa's ...

October 20, 2018

Freese leads off for Dodgers with Brewers LHP Miley on mound

Left-hander Wade Miley will have to face to a right-handed hitter right away in Game 6 as the Milwaukee Brewers try to stave ...

October 19, 2018

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TURKEY SAYS SAUDI ...

October 19, 2018

LEADING OFF: Dodgers face Miley for real, Granderson's grin

A look at what's happening around the majors today: FOR REAL THIS TIME Wade Miley is ready for take two. The Brewers ...

October 19, 2018

Red Sox sail into World Series, set for ace Sale's return

David Price, at last, looked like a postseason ace. Craig Kimbrel pitched a lockdown inning. And much-maligned Jackie Bradley ...

October 19, 2018

Red Sox finish off Astros in 5 games, head to World Series

What a birthday present for rookie manager Alex Cora. He's taking the Boston Red Sox back to the World Series. David Price ...

October 19, 2018

Verlander, Astros can't soar into another World Series.

Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros couldn't soar into another World Series. A year after Houston won the first title in ...

October 19, 2018

JBJ is MVP! Jackie Bradley Jr. wins ALCS prize for Red Sox

Jackie Bradley Jr. had only three hits in the AL Championship Series. He certainly made them count. Batting at the bottom of ...

October 19, 2018

Take two: Miley back to NLCS hill, Brews try to deny Dodgers

Wade Miley, take two. And this time, the Milwaukee Brewers left-hander figures to seeing more than one batter in his next ...

October 19, 2018

Wainwright's contract put on hold until after free agency

Adam Wainwright's contract with the St. Louis Cardinals has been put on hold because it violates the maximum-cut rule, and ...

October 18, 2018

Astros move Correa into cleanup spot for ALCS Game 5

Carlos Correa has been moved from seventh to fourth in the Houston Astros' batting order for Game 5 of the AL Championship ...

October 18, 2018

LEADING OFF: Sale on hold, Astros under scrutiny, NLCS shift

A look at what's happening around the majors today: SALE ON HOLD Red Sox ace Chris Sale was still feeling weak and trying to ...

October 18, 2018

Benintendi, Red Sox hold off Astros 8-6 for 3-1 ALCS lead

Andrew Benintendi charged in hard and left his feet. Make the catch, Boston wins. If not ... no telling. On this night, ...

October 18, 2018

Fan interferes on possible Altuve HR in Astros 8-6 ALCS loss

Jose Altuve was sure he'd hit a tying home run for the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. He thought it ...

October 18, 2018

Sale not ready to pitch for Red Sox in Game 5 of ALCS

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale was still feeling weak Wednesday and won't start Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.