Baseball Page 806 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara has Tommy John surgery, out for ‘24
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara announced Friday that he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not play in 2024....
Spencer Strider seeks redemption in Braves' NLDS sequel vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has manhandled the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular season. The same didn't ring true last October in his one postseason encounter with the club....
Braves tab Spencer Strider, Max Fried for NLDS starts vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves tabbed right-hander Spencer Strider as the Game 1 starter for Saturday's National League Division Series clash with the Philadelphia Phillies....
Top-seeded Orioles make anticipated playoff return vs. Rangers
The Baltimore Orioles return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 when they host the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday....
Angels assistant GM Alex Tamin to depart
Los Angeles Angels assistant general manager Alex Tamin is set to leave the organization in what the club described Friday as a mutual decision....
Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish will start ALDS opener against Rangers
Breakout right-hander Kyle Bradish will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series when the Baltimore Orioles host the Texas Rangers on Saturday....
Three Rangers among finalists for Hank Aaron Award
Three Texas Rangers were among 18 players named Friday as Hank Aaron Award finalists....
Joey Votto wants to play 'at least one more year'
Joey Votto turned 40 years old last month but wants to return for an 18th major-league season in 2024....
Your MLB team is out, so who do you root for?
Playoff baseball is in full swing. As we move closer to crowning a champion, who do you root for if your team has been eliminated? Do you stick with a club in your favorite squad’s league? Support the underdog? Or just watch football or whatever else is on TV? ...
John Calipari: Zvonimir Ivisic beat ‘all obstacles’ to join Kentucky
Kentucky coach John Calipari is over the moon that his latest signing, 7-foot-2 Croatian center Zvonimir Ivisic, was admitted to the university and could become eligible to play in 2023-24....
Fast-charging Rays have no answers after latest collapse
The Tampa Bay Rays charged out of the gates like Secretariat in his prime but ended the 2023 season as a team with nothing left in the tank for the stretch drive....
Mississippi State F Tolu Smith (foot) out until SEC play
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith sustained a foot injury during a recent practice and will miss a good portion of the season....
Mets GM Billy Eppler resigns
Billy Eppler resigned as general manager of the New York Mets on Thursday....
Astros tab Justin Verlander to start ALDS opener vs. Twins
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday, according to manager Dusty Baker....
Report: Mets' Pete Alonso switches agents to Scott Boras
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, a season away from free agency, has hired the agency of powerhouse Scott Boras to represent him, the New York Post reported Thursday....
Here are all the 20+ Wins Seasons, by franchise, in MLB history
Immaculate Grid has been a hit with baseball stat geeks since its launch in April. While the stats puzzle has since expanded to basketball, football, and hockey, it’s still baseball that makes the game what it is. So if you need help filling out your daily grid, give these stats a look....
MLB got what it deserves with its wild-card round
MLB and Rob Manfred don’t really have to care what happens in the wildcard round. Their only aim was to provide more playoff baseball, good or not, because its mere existence netted them more TV cash. So the fact that MLB will get no Game 3s, no interesting storylines, and barely any drama, followin...
AL, NL Division Series: Royce Lewis among players to watch
October baseball is not about one-man shows, although a leading man capable of showing the way can make a difference when it comes to making a World Series run....
Braves remain oddmakers' favorite to win World Series
The Atlanta Braves remain a strong favorite among oddsmakers to win the World Series, though they aren't a unanimous pick as the heaviest favorite to win a division series....
MLB roundup: Wild-card series all end in sweeps
Ketel Marte's single keyed a four-run rally, Zac Gallen battled through six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks swept their National League wild-card series with a victory 5-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday....