MLB

MLB playoff races suddenly chaotic as Yankees, Padres struggle to win, Dodgers can't stay healthy

Wasn't that long ago we were in awe of the Padres' bold moves and the Yankees' dominance. A lot has changed as we get ready for MLB's stretch run.

18/08/2022 04:11 from: USA TODAY

Dodgers, MLB, New York Yankees

4-time All-Star reliever Betances retires (report)

Veteran reliever Dellin Betances has announced his retirement from baseball, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The 34-year-old, who spent parts of 10 seasons in the Majors with the Yankees and Mets, signed a Minor League deal with the Dodgers in ...

18/08/2022 01:11 from: MLB.com

Dellin Betances, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball All-Star Game, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Relief pitcher

MLB trends: Shohei Ohtani has a new pitch; Marlins narrowly avoid record for offensive futility

Only seven weeks remain in the 2022 MLB regular season. The trade deadline has passed and dog days of summer have arrived, and soon the postseason races (and the awards races) will really heat up. A dozen teams will play in October this year and ...

17/08/2022 23:10 from: CBS sports.com

Aaron Judge, American League, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award, MLB, Shohei Ohtani

Updated MLB prospect rankings slots Jackson Chourio at No. 11

Major League Baseball released its updated midseason prospect rankings Wednesday morning, and it should surprise just about no Brewers fan that 18-year-old prospect Jackson Chourio has risen to No. 11 overall. Chourio is also ranked at No.

17/08/2022 23:10 from: Brew Crew Ball

Milwaukee Brewers, MLB

Alex Anthopoulos gives non-answer on Dansby Swanson's future with Braves

As the Atlanta Braves held a press conference to announce a new eight-year deal with outfielder Michael Harris II, general manager Alex Anthopoulos was asked about the future of shortstop Dansby Swanson with the team.

17/08/2022 22:10 from: Audacy

Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Dansby Swanson, Free agent, MLB

Brett Baty makes immediate impact for New York Mets, who place Eduardo Escobar on injured list

Touted Mets prospect Brett Baty was in the lineup for his major league debut Wednesday night, batting eighth against the Braves. He said his mother, father, sister and several other relatives had flown to Atlanta for his big league debut.

17/08/2022 22:10 from: ESPN

Eduardo Escobar, MLB, New York Mets

Ex-MLB star Adeiny Hechavarria and model partner Alison Bowles call off engagement after five years together

A FORMER MLB star has called off his engagement to his model fiancee after five years together.Adeiny Hechavarria and Alison Bowles are going their se.

17/08/2022 22:10 from: The Sun

Adeiny Hechavarría, Atlanta Braves, MLB

Mets' Pete Alonso to play in next World Baseball Classic

"I've always wanted to play in it," said the first baseman, who was 11 when the first tournament was held in 2006.

17/08/2022 22:10 from: Newsday

2023 World Baseball Classic, MLB, New York Mets, Pete Alonso, United States national baseball team, World Baseball Classic

Twins Claim Jake Jewell From Guardians

Jewell, 29, signed a minor league deal with the Guardians in the offseason and has had a nice showing in the minors this year. Through 43 1/3 innings in Triple-A, he had an ERA of 2.49 along with a 27% strikeout rate, 8.4% walk rate and 63.3% ground ball ...

17/08/2022 21:10 from: MLB Trade Rumors

Cleveland Guardians, Jake Jewell, MLB, Twin

Under Mike Elias, the Orioles' lineup has greatly evolved

The Orioles surprised early during the 60-game sprint in 2020. Pat Valaika playing left field headlined a wacky lineup that included Bryan Holaday behind the plate and Andrew Velazquez starting at short. Anthony Santander and Cedric Mullins marked the only ...

17/08/2022 17:12 from: Camden Chat

Adley Rutschman, American League, Baltimore Orioles, MLB, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays

NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB: happy sporting equinox!

It is a very rare fact that occurs in the USA this Thursday, October 21. And we stay in the field of sport. Indeed, this Thursday, there will be matches in four major sports leagues: NFL (American football), NBA (basketball), NHL (ice hockey) and MLB ...

17/08/2022 17:12 from: US Sports -

MLB, NBA, NFL

2022 MLB odds, picks, bets for Wednesday, Aug. 17 from proven model: This four-way parlay pays well over 20-1

SportsLine's model has revealed its top MLB picks, predictions, parlay and best bets for Wednesday, August 17.

17/08/2022 16:13 from: CBS sports.com

Baltimore Orioles, MLB, Toronto Blue Jays

Shohei Ohtani adding a new pitch to repertoire should terrify rest of MLB

Shohei Ohtani is experimenting mid-season with a new pitch type. The insanely good all-around player keeps getting harder to face on the mound.

17/08/2022 16:13 from: FanSided

Aaron Judge, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award, MLB, New York Yankees, Shohei Ohtani

A's release Elvis Andrus days after veteran calls out team for lack of playing time

The Oakland Athletics on Wednesday recalled utility infielder Sheldon Neuse from the minors. As a corresponding move, veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus was released. Regarding Andrus, there had recently been a mild controversy. His playing time had dipped ...

17/08/2022 16:12 from: CBS sports.com

Elvis Andrus, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Sheldon Neuse

Wynton Bernard makes debut after 10 years in minor leagues: 'Is this a dream, or is this real?'

The 31-year-old just made his major league debut in center field for the Colorado Rockies after over 10 years of toiling in the minor leagues.

17/08/2022 07:13 from: Yardbarker

Colorado Rockies, Minor League Baseball, MLB, Wynton Bernard

A's call up touted prospect Shea Langeliers: 'A matter of when'

The Oakland Athletics promoted catcher Shea Langeliers, one of their top prospects and a...

17/08/2022 03:12 from: San Francisco Chronicle

Atlanta Braves, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Stephen Piscotty

BetMGM bonus code unseals $1000 risk-free for UFC 278, NFL, MLB

The BetMGM bonus code that we are sharing on this page will provide a $1000 risk-free bet on any event, including daily MLB action and the upcoming UFC 278.

17/08/2022 02:12 from: amNY

Gambling, MLB, NFL

Rangers Designate Elier Hernandez For Assignment

The Rangers designated outfielder Elier Hernandez for assignment on Tuesday. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

17/08/2022 02:12 from: MLB Trade Rumors

Kohei Arihara, MLB, Texas Rangers

Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs

Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending two-run homer off Ian Kennedy moments after Thairo Estrada's two-out triple, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.

17/08/2022 02:11 from: Modesto Bee

Arizona Diamondbacks, Madison Bumgarner, MLB, San Francisco Giants

Here's the Blue Jays' new Top 30 Prospects list

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays' farm system has taken a different shape in the years since Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette debuted, beginning a new era of baseball in Toronto. The 2021 trade for José Berríos cost some top-end talent in Austin Martin ...

17/08/2022 01:12 from: MLB.com

MLB, Prospect, Toronto Blue Jays

New California propositions could change gambling methods

NORTHSTATE, Calif. — This year's 2022 November ballot could bring changes to gambling methods for tribal casinos and the internet, in the form of sports betting, potentially boosting state programs and consumer access. Sports betting is the process of ...

17/08/2022 01:12 from: KRCRTV.COM

Gambling, MLB

Pirates Infielder Suspended One Game Over Cellphone Mishap

As Rodolfo Castro slid into third base, his phone shot out of his pocket. He has appealed his suspension for violating M.L.B.'s electronic device policy.

17/08/2022 00:14 from: The New York Times

2022, Boston Red Sox, MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates

'It's great to help the team win': Mitch White on his beginning with the Blue Jays

New Blue Jays right-hander Mitch White spoke to Sportsnet's Blake Murphy on Blue Jays Talk to discuss his experience on the team so far, comparisons to former Dodgers teammate Ross Stripling and looking towards his future with the Blue Jays.

17/08/2022 00:14 from: Sportsnet.ca

American League East, Baltimore Orioles, MLB, New York Yankees, Sportsnet, Toronto Blue Jays, Yusei Kikuchi

'I hope they find a way to sign both,' John Valentin says of Red Sox infielders Bogaerts, Devers

Red Sox Hall of Famer visits Polar Park to meet with WooSox players, extend support in their futures.

16/08/2022 23:10 from: Worcester Telegram

Boston Red Sox, MLB

Pirates place Ke'Bryan Hayes on 10-day IL with back sprain, recall INF Kevin Padlo

The back spasms that prevented Ke'Bryan Hayes from playing in San Francisco forced the Pittsburgh Pirates to place the third baseman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Hayes appeared to aggravate his back when he was running out a grounder that ...

16/08/2022 23:10 from: TribLIVE

MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Third baseman

Houston Astros: Is The Prime Alex Bregman “Back”?

At the time, he was showing glimpses of being the player that crushed opposing pitchers to no end in the late 2010s. He was beginning, slowly but surely, to re-establish himself as one of the premier third basemen in the American League.

16/08/2022 23:10 from: Climbing Tal's Hill

2022, Alex Bregman, Houston Astros, MLB, Oakland Athletics

Injured trade acquisition Harrison Bader looking forward to playing for Yankees

The speedy Gold Glove centerfielder is rehabbing from a foot injury but there is no target date for his Yankees debut.

16/08/2022 23:10 from: Newsday

Aaron Hicks, Baseball, Clay Holmes, Estevan Florial, Harrison Bader, MLB, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, YES Network

Falcons: Updated Predictions for the 53-Man Roster — Offense (Preseason Week 2)

Following their recent roster moves, let's take a look at my updated predictions for the Falcons 53-man roster.

16/08/2022 23:10 from: sportstalkatl.com

Atlanta Braves, Mike Soroka, MLB

Danny Duffy Suffers Setback, “Unlikely” To Pitch For Dodgers In 2022

Left-hander Danny Duffy is unlikely to pitch for the Dodgers at all in 2022 after suffering a setback in his rehab. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

16/08/2022 22:10 from: MLB Trade Rumors

Danny Duffy, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB

Mets Designate Nick Plummer For Assignment

The Mets designated outfielder Nick Plummer for assignment amid a series of roster moves. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

16/08/2022 21:10 from: MLB Trade Rumors

Adonis Medina, MLB, New York Mets, Nick Plummer, R. J. Alvarez

Roberto Clemente's family sues Puerto Rico over vanity license plates

The sons of legendary Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente are suing the Puerto Rican government over trademark infringement.

16/08/2022 21:10 from: WTAE Pittsburgh

MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente

Tuesday MLB Sharp Report

For an in depth breakdown of Tuesday's betting action, be sure to catch the VSiN Market Insights Podcast with Josh Appelbaum. It will be posted by 3 p.m. ET. I'll also be co-hosting Betting Across America with Mike Pritchard from 3 to 4 p.m. ET.

16/08/2022 21:10 from: VSiN

2022, American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, MLB, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays

Williams: The Pirates Need to Get Aggressive in Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in rebuild mode for seven seasons. It hasn't been called that once. Neal Huntington was trying to contend until the very end in Pittsburgh. Ben Cherington took over as the General Manager prior to 2020, and insisted on ...

16/08/2022 19:11 from: Pirates Prospects

Ben Cherington, MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates' Castro suspended for having phone in his pocket

Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro received a one-game suspension for having his phone in his pocket during a game on Aug. 9.

16/08/2022 17:12 from: FOXSports.com

MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates

Jason Varitek surprised a fan at Canobie Lake Park. He didn't recognize him.

An unsuspecting man eating pizza at Canobie Lake Park in a Jason Varitek T-shirt got approached by the ex-Red Sox catcher himself, but he didn't recognize him until a quick introduction. The “sneak attack” was captured by Varitek's wife Catherine and ...

16/08/2022 17:11 from: Boston.com

Boston Red Sox, Canobie Lake Park, Jason Varitek, MLB

Source: Pirates to recall Roansy Contreras for next start

It wasn't that he was performing poorly — the right-hander had a 3.84 ERA in 50 innings of work in the majors this season. It was explained more as an innings limit. Contreras pitched just 61 innings all of last season with an injury, and the organization ...

16/08/2022 16:12 from: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates

Braves Promote Freddy Tarnok, Ryan Goins

The Braves announced a host of roster moves this morning. Pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok has been recalled to make his major league debut, while the club selected the contract of infielder Ryan Goins. Catcher Chadwick Tromp has been placed on the ...

16/08/2022 14:13 from: MLB Trade Rumors

Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, Pitcher, Ryan Goins

Phillies' Bryce Harper (thumb) taking BP as return nears

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is back to taking live batting practice, signaling he's a stop closer to returning to the team for the first time since breaking his left thumb on June 25.

16/08/2022 14:13 from: Yardbarker

Bryce Harper, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies

Horrible umpire mistake walks player after just three balls in crucial moment

It has not been a great year for Major League Baseball umpires with several blown calls and egregious mistakes making headlines this year. And things only got worse on Monday night, when home plate umpire Laz Diaz made an egregious mistake in the ninth ...

16/08/2022 13:13 from: msnNOW

Baseball Umpire, Laz Díaz, MLB, Seattle Mariners

Kansas City Royals' Amir Garrett reacts to MLB suspension and recent success on the mound

Kansas City relief pitcher Amir Garrett discussed the suspension he received from MLB for an incident involving a fan in Chicago.

16/08/2022 08:15 from: Kansas City Star

American League Central, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, MLB

Detroit Tigers general manager search: Jason McLeod, Dana Brown, other possible candidates

The Detroit Tigers have just begun their search for a new GM. Here's who does, and doesn't, make sense for Christopher Ilitch and A.J. Hinch.

16/08/2022 07:13 from: Detroit Free Press

Boston Red Sox, Detroit, Detroit Tigers, General manager, MLB, San Diego Padres

Mariners' wild 9th yields a win 'to remember'

ANAHEIM -- Chaos ball is back. The Mariners needed all nine innings, but they finally pulled away for a 6-2 victory over the Angels by playing their brand of nail-biting baseball. With hardly any action for much of Monday's pitching duel between Luis ...

16/08/2022 06:13 from: MLB.com

2022, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, Seattle Mariners, Shohei Ohtani

Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Musgrove Mows Down Miami, Cool Your Bets on Cobb in San Francisco)

The BetSided team's top MLB prop bet picks and predictions for Monday, August 15, ...

16/08/2022 05:11 from: FanSided

Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Gambling, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, Proposition bet

MLB DFS: Best DraftKings and FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineup advice for Monday, August 15, 2022

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice.

16/08/2022 04:11 from: CBS sports.com

2022, Daily fantasy sports, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fantasy baseball, Fantasy football, MLB

Cardinals' reoccurring carousel of center fielders turns to Dylan Carlson. Can he stick?

For 70 years, center field defined continuity for the Cardinals, especially for title teams. Since 2008, it's been in flux, from Rasmus to Jay to Grichuk to Bader and now.

16/08/2022 03:12 from: STLtoday.com

2022, Colorado Rockies, MLB, Pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals

Powering SF Giants' 4th straight win, Joey Bart goes from 'black hole' to offensive catalyst

SAN FRANCISCO — Two months ago, the Giants would have considered their rally over, kaput and done with if faced with the same situation that presented itself Monday night. There were two runners on base, one out and Joey Bart was stepping to the plate.

16/08/2022 03:11 from: Vacaville Reporter

Arizona Diamondbacks, Madison Bumgarner, MLB, San Francisco Giants

Nelson Cruz's eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4

Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, giving him three in his past three games.

16/08/2022 02:11 from: CBS News

2022, Chicago Cubs, MLB, Washington Nationals

Chris Woodward the latest MLB manager fired, but many more are on hot seat

Chris Woodward wasn't totally to blame in Texas, but struggling teams often feel change is needed. Here are eight other managers who may be in danger.

16/08/2022 01:12 from: USA TODAY

Baseball Manager, MLB

Post-Game Notes: Rangers 2, Athletics 1

Here are the post-game notes from the Texas Rangers' 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night at Globe Life Field.

16/08/2022 01:11 from: Sports Illustrated

Chris Woodward, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers

Blue Jays, Yoshi Tsutsugo Close To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are close to signing former Rays/Pirates/Dodgers first baseman and former NPB star Yoshi Tsutsugo. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

16/08/2022 00:15 from: MLB Trade Rumors

Minor League Baseball, MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo