Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the St. Louis Cardinals. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Tony La Russa drives Yermin Mercedes right into early retirement by Scott Rogust St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt goes off on umpire Jeff Nelson for making a bad call at the plate. The St. Louis Cardinals have work to do
At 37 years old, Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Lester put himself in rare company with a 419-foot home run against the Miami Marlins. The Washington Nationals unleashed a scoring barrage against the Miami Marlins on Monday. Among the night’s home run hitters was pitcher Jon Lester. A 419-footer might be a talking point in the
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 26: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs rounds second base after hitting a grand slam in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves did not have to give up much to
With Jacob deGrom injured, the New York Mets should have their eye on a deal for this Colorado Rockies starting pitcher. Through a litany of injuries, the New York Mets sit atop the NL East by 2.5 games entering Wednesday’s action. Ace Jacob deGrom is on the IL again with soreness in his right forearm,
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Rowdy Tellez #44 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first as he grounds out during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Sahlen Field on June 16, 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images) Buffalo Sabres GM gives a massive Jack Eichel trade
The story of one crazy summer of minor league shenanigans, including Bernie Sanders and an unforgettable National Anthem mix-up. It was the plumb job nobody wanted. A friend of mine turned it down flat without batting an eye. By doing so he joined a growing list. Baseball, even minor league baseball in 1987, was nothing
Jul 20, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) reacts in front of fans after New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (not pictured) hits a solo home run during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Olympic gymnastics rules explained by Baigen Seawell NBA
Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Are the Oakland Athletics relocating? by Mark Powell Red Sox fans freaked out over Chris Sale’s ridiculous rehab start by Scott Rogust Tampa Bay Rays fans tried to unfurl a pro-Trump banner during a game at Tropicana Field, but the attempt turned into a giant fail.
Chicago Cubs utility man Kris Bryant was removed from Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Chicago Cubs have begun their fire sale this past week by trading outfielder Joc Pederson to the Atlanta Braves. With the trade deadline approaching, it appears it will be a matter of when, not if, the Cubs trade
MLB Trade Rumors are flying all over the place, and the New York Mets are in the thick of things with a pair of starting pitchers on their minds. Despite being in first place, things couldn’t be more stressful for the New York Mets. Leading the NL East by only a handful of games, New
Minor leaguers in the St. Louis Cardinals organization had the worst hotel accommodations ever on a road trip to San Antonio. Road trips are hard enough without miserable conditions adding to the stress. Minor leaguers for the St. Louis Cardinals‘ Double-A affiliate had a nightmare in San Antonio when they were forced to sleep in
Inside the Clubhouse rounds up the latest MLB Trade Deadline rumors and buzz, including the Cubs’ preparing to sell and the Mets looking to buy. An unintended byproduct of Major League Baseball moving the MLB Draft from June to July was that front offices focused more on the draft than the trade market. There have
Alcides Escobar #3 of the Washington Nationals celebrates. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Shohei Ohtani adds insane speed to increasing list of things he does well (Video) by Scott Rogust Predicting the Fight of the Night at ONE: Battleground by Jake Foley Washington had a heroic finish to their game Sunday after a there was
Just over a year after a suicide attempt took his right eye, Drew Robinson announced his retirement from baseball and move to the Giants front office. Although his comeback on the playing field is over, Drew Robinson will continue down his courageous path. On his Twitter account Friday evening, Robinson announced he will retire from
New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker commented on his fielding blunder that resulted in three runs being scored during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The New York Mets pulled off a come-from-behind, thrilling 7-6 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon. In the first inning, the Mets surrendered a grand total of six
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 01: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday June 1, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images) With the Chicago Cubs set to sell at the trade deadline,
Kyle Gibson, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees. (Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Red Sox are in good position to contend for the World Series out of the American League. They can improve their odds by making these three trades. The Boston Red Sox had themselves a great first half to the 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – JULY 17: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 celebrates with Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres after sliding into home plate and scoring in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) The Seattle Kraken should
The fan who threw and hit Boston Red Sox player Alex Verdugo in the back Saturday night received swift and forceful punishment from the MLB. The MLB had a pretty rough Saturday night. First, there was a shooting outside of Nationals Park during the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres game, where multiple people were
Marcus Stroman of the New York Mets yells towards John Nogowskiof the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) Bellator 262: Matheus Mattos TKOs Cee Jay Hamilton with nasty strikes (Video) by Adam Stocker Giants Drew Robinson to retire, join team as mental health advocate by Trent Tetzlaff The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets
He may not have won the Home Run Derby, but Shohei Ohtani still put up a ridiculous number that is sure to turn heads. As the MLB’s current home run leader by a solid margin, Shohei Ohtani was expected to win Monday’s night Home Run Derby. Instead, the Los Angeles Angels star was eliminated in
PITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 18: Travis Blankenhorn #73 of the New York Mets celebrates with Tomas Nido #3 and Jonathan Villar #1 after hitting a three run home run for his first career home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh,
BOSTON, MA – JULY 09: Vince Velasquez #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 9, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) DK Metcalf’s workout routine will put all other workout routines to shame (Video) by Braulio
The Atlanta Braves could be one of the teams interested in trading for Kris Bryant this July. After acquiring Joc Pederson from the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves could potentially add Kris Bryant before the trade deadline. While Chicago has already tipped its hand as sellers in this trade market, Atlanta may not be punting on the 2021
Jul 17, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Fans take cover in the San Diego Padres dugout after apparent gun shots were heard during the game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Alex Cora pulls Red Sox off field after Yankees fan throws
Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox. (Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Bucks: Thanasis Antetokounmpo out for Game 5 after entering COVID-19 protocol by John Buhler Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run against the Diamondbacks, but fans at home didn’t get a chance to watch the most important part. Marquee
DENVER, COLORADO – JULY 12: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during the 2021 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Who is Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter? by Natalie Abele Twitter was shocked after Pete Alonso hit a record 35 homers
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Fans do the YMCA during game two of a doubleheader between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) Saints DE Cameron Jordan is already trolling new
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 17: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox gestures towards the stands during the sixth inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) UFC Vegas 31: Billy Quarantillo
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after he is taken out of the game against the New York Mets during game one of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)