Baseball News

September 17, 2019

Yelich says he had 'pity party' for himself after injury

Christian Yelich said he had a "pity party" for himself after fracturing his right kneecap. Hurt when he fouled off a pitch ...

September 16, 2019

Trump honors Yankees' Rivera with Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump has given the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Trump, a Yankees ...

September 16, 2019

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Rizzo to get MRI, Suárez slugs away

A look at what's happening around the majors today: BIG TEST The Cubs are sending star slugger Anthony Rizzo for an MRI after ...

September 16, 2019

Gyorko, Dodgers damage Mets' chances with 3-2 comeback win

Pete Alonso is slumping at the wrong time for the New York Mets. And with little margin for error, their two most reliable ...

September 16, 2019

Angels' Mike Trout to have season-ending foot surgery

Mike Trout's season is over. The Los Angeles Angels say the eight-time All-Star will have surgery on his right foot this week ...

September 16, 2019

Cubs' Rizzo sprains right ankle, set for MRI on Monday

Anthony Rizzo was helped off the field Sunday by a trainer and a teammate with a sprained right ankle, and Wrigley Field fell ...

September 16, 2019

Indians trim Twins 7-5 to salvage AL Central series finale

After getting rained out, beaten twice and nearly counted out, the Indians saved something from their biggest weekend this ...

September 15, 2019

Betances, Montgomery make season debuts in Yanks' loss

Dellin Betances made his season debut for the Yankees, strengthening an already top bullpen. Jordan Montgomery returned, too, ...

September 15, 2019

Cubs' Rizzo exits with sprained right ankle

Chicago Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo left Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning with a sprained ...

September 15, 2019

Greinke finally gets win over old club, Astros top Royals

It took five starts for five different teams over an eight-year span before Zack Greinke finally beat his old club, the ...

September 14, 2019

Red Sox on track for $13M luxury tax despite mediocre record

The Boston Red Sox are on track to pay a $13.05 million luxury tax for a season in which they are likely to miss the playoffs

September 14, 2019

Rizzo's slam among 5 Cubs homers, Chicago rips Bucs 17-8

After a rough start, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs rebounded with an overwhelming response at the ...

September 14, 2019

LEADING OFF: Twins-Indians play 2; Greinke starts for Astros

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday: CENTRAL RACE The weekend's AL Central showdown series between ...

September 14, 2019

Yanks' Boone 'optimistic' about injured Encarnación, Sánchez

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday he's "optimistic" both Edwin Encarnación and Gary Sánchez will be able to ...

September 13, 2019

LEADING OFF: Syndergaard and Ramos? Brewers roll, Yanks hurt

A look at what's happening around the majors today: OH, NOAH! Noah Syndergaard is set to pitch — "likely" to Wilson Ramos, ...

September 13, 2019

Braun homers, Brewers beat Marlins 3-2 for 7th straight win

Ryan Braun honored injured teammate Christian Yelich the past two days by wearing his No. 22 jersey underneath his own.

September 13, 2019

Mariners rookie Lewis homers 3rd game in row since debut

Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis has tied a major league record by hitting a home run in his first three games. Lewis joined Trevor ...

September 13, 2019

Shohei Ohtani to have surgery on kneecap, miss rest of year

Shohei Ohtani is ending his second major league season early to make sure he's prepared to resume his two-way career in 2020.