NEW YORK – The Mets’ best hitter isn’t at his locker at Citi Field. He’s not in the batting cages. He’s not on the field, in his usual blue sweatshirt with his hoodie pulled up, in the still-freezing April temperatures in Queens. Juan Soto is nowhere to be found because his directive is, simply, to…
The first two weeks of the MLB season have already given fans plenty to talk about. Some teams are showing they could be dominant, while others are surprising everyone with unexpected performances. Pitchers who struggled in past seasons are suddenly looking like Cy Young contenders and rotations that seemed shaky are starting to click. The…
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: ABS ends a rally The Twins and Tigers faced off…
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Rockies win third in a row The Colorado Rockies have…
Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has a no-hit start this season, setting a franchise record over nine innings in his first five appearances. Opposing hitters were 0 for 28, one batter more than 27 outs needed for a full game, against the pitcher who turned 30 on Wednesday. The 66-season franchise’s previous record for consecutive…
Edwin Díaz hasn’t been a starter since he was in Double-A a decade ago, so the three-time All-Star closer doesn’t know exactly how exhausting it must be for a starting pitcher to have to navigate the Dodgers’ daunting lineup multiple times on a single night. He can commiserate with opposing starters, though, as they attempt…
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after getting into a brawl on Tuesday night and both players have been suspended seven games, ESPN reported on Wednesday. Lopez and Soler are each appealing their respective suspensions. Soler homered off López in the first inning and was then…
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from the weekend in Major League Baseball: Pirates win fifth-straight Are the Pirates good? It’s a little…
Colt Emerson had trouble hiding his smile Saturday. The 20-year-old shortstop tried to keep a straight face through a pregame chat with reporters, but he couldn’t help cracking when twice, Triple-A Tacoma teammates intervened with good-natured ribbing. That has come with the territory after the Seattle Mariners prospect signed a $95 million, eight-year contract last…
NEW YORK – The night before the Yankees home opener, Aaron Judge sent a message in the team group chat, simply saying: “Suits tomorrow.” So the team rolled up to the Bronx wearing suits. The clubhouse was fired up to follow the Yankee captain’s directive and continue that momentum onto the field. Their formal wear…
