Baseball Page 661 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Spring training roundup: Cubs beat Braves on late HR in finale
Haydn McGeary blasted a two-run home run in the eighth inning to break a tie and send the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in their spring training finale in Mesa, Ariz.,Dansby Swanson went 2-for-2 with an RBI double and Carter Trice also had two hits for the Cubs. Trice hit an...
Luis Severino, Athletics open new eras at Mariners
With high-priced newcomer Luis Severino on the mound, the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics opens its 2025 season Thursday night in Seattle.,The Athletics are preparing for a move to a new ballpark in Las Vegas and will spend the next few seasons playing in a Triple-A stadium in Sacrament...
Rays welcome Rockies for debut at George M. Steinbrenner Field
After having a five-season playoff streak end, then suffering through a hurricane that ravaged their domed stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays begin season No. 28 in new digs when they welcome the Colorado Rockies for Opening Day on Friday afternoon.,Manager Kevin Cash will not man the first-base dugout of ...
Padres' Michael King, Braves' Chris Sale make for magnificent Opening Day matchup
At this time last year, the San Diego Padres were hoping Michael King would become a solid starting pitcher.,Now?,King is their Opening Day starter, receiving the opportunity for the first time as the Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves for Thursday's opener.,"Very proud and happy for the opportunity,...
Angels sign 2B Nicky Lopez
The Los Angeles Angels signed second baseman Nicky Lopez on Tuesday.,It is a one-year, $850,000 major league contract, the team announced. Lopez will be part of the squad's Opening Day roster.,The six-year veteran is best known for his four-plus seasons with the Kansas City Royals. In 2021, he had a...
Guardians, Royals look to continue momentum in AL Central clash
The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals emerged as surprise playoff teams last season.,Now comes the challenging part: Meeting heightened expectations.,The Guardians and Royals will each look to begin marching back to the playoffs Thursday afternoon, when Cleveland visits Kansas City in an Op...
Report: Angels sign 2B Nicky Lopez
The Los Angeles Angels signed second baseman Nicky Lopez on Tuesday, according to the New York Post.,It is reportedly an MLB contract, and Lopez will be part of the squad's Opening Day roster.,The six-year veteran is best known for his four-plus seasons with the Kansas City Royals. In 2021, he had a...
Phillies begin NL East defense against hopeful Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies start the defense of their National League East title when they visit the Washington Nationals on Thursday.,The Phillies outdistanced the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets by six games for the division title last season -- finishing 95-67 -- but lost a division series to the...
New-look Astros open season vs. Juan Soto, Mets
The Houston Astros will open the 2025 season by hosting the New York Mets on Thursday while seeking two objectives: to pursue a ninth consecutive playoff appearance and to close the book on a tumultuous offseason that included the departure of two franchise stalwarts.,With third baseman Alex Bregman...
Garrett Crochet to make Red Sox debut vs. Rangers
Two teams looking to jump back into American League contention clash in a season-opening series as the Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox. The first of four games is set for Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Following three straight playoff misses, the Red Sox made an offseason splash by ad...
Orioles, Blue Jays open season with AL East rivalry showdown
The Toronto Blue Jays and the visiting Baltimore Orioles plunge right into a significant AL East confrontation to start the season on Thursday afternoon.,The Blue Jays are opening the season at home for the first time since 2022 with the four-game series after starting on the road in 2023-24 because...
Report: Angels' Ryan Johnson makes opening day roster, skips minors
Los Angeles Angels 22-year-old pitcher Ryan Johnson has made the team's Opening Day roster, ESPN reported Monday. ,He becomes the first player since 2020 (Garrett Crochet) to make his MLB debut without spending a single day in the minor leagues.,Johnson was selected with the 74th overall pick in the...
Astros part ways with 1B Jon Singleton
The Houston Astros unconditionally released first baseman Jon Singleton on Tuesday.,The Astros informed Singleton on Sunday that he didn't make the Opening Day roster.,Singleton played in a career-high 119 games last season while batting .234 with 13 homers, 13 doubles and 42 RBIs.,He struggled in s...
Optimistic White Sox, Angels eye rebound from franchise-worst '24
Mike Trout is out to prove once again he's built to last as a cornerstone of the Angels. The Chicago White Sox are crossing their fingers they won't prove to be built for last. ,As Opening Day optimism swirls, the White Sox and Los Angeles Angels hope Thursday's pomp lasts longer than one afternoon....
Report: Mariners, Cal Raleigh finalizing 6-year, $105M extension
Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners are putting the finishing touches on a six-year, $105 million contract extension, MLB.com reported on Tuesday.,Per the report, the deal will begin this season.,Raleigh, 28, led the Mariners in homers (34), RBIs (100) and walks (70) last season to go along...
Rare pitching duel on tap as Marlins, Pirates open season
It will be a pitching matchup befitting Opening Day when the Pittsburgh Pirates meet the Marlins in Miami on Thursday.,Pittsburgh will send to the mound Paul Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year. For Miami, the starter will be Sandy Alcantara, the NL Cy Young Award winner in 2022, sid...
Jackson Chourio, Brewers bid for fast start in opener vs. Yankees
The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees endured difficult endings to their respective postseason runs last season. They also lost a big bat from their lineup.,While the Brewers blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning in Game 3 of their National League wild-card series, the Yankees squandered a fi...
Angels release former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak
The Los Angeles Angels surprisingly released outfielder Mickey Moniak on Tuesday.,Moniak was the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016. He was acquired by the Angels in a trade for right-hander Noah Syndergaard at the 2022 trade deadline.,Moniak displayed promise in 2023 when he ba...
Nats LHP DJ Herz (elbow) placed on injured list
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander DJ Herz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained elbow ligament.,Season-ending Tommy John surgery is one of the possibilities Herz is facing. ,Herz went 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA in four games (three starts) in spring training before being optioned to ...
D-backs LHP Jordan Montgomery to have Tommy John surgery
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery next week.,The 32-year-old veteran confirmed his season-ending elbow injury Tuesday, two days before Opening Day.,"I just haven't been recovering very well," said Montgomery, who previously had the procedure in 2018. ...