MINNEAPOLIS — Say goodbye to boring baseball. The Blue Jays’ four-game split saved the high-profile play for the final inning, a controversial play at the plate that gave them the lead. 3-2 win in 10 innings Sunday afternoon at Target Field and it left Twins manager Rocco Baldelli throwing his hat, kicking dirt and yelling … Read more
MILWAUKEE – Batting practice was optional for the Reds hitters before Saturday’s game against the Brewers. But the pregame schedule carved out extra time for the young shortstop Jose Barrero and meet with coach Alan Zinter to work together, one on one, on the field and in situations. “It’s unbelievable. It’s great that this has … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Through Max MuncyStruggling all season at the plate, the Dodgers’ confidence in him has not wavered. Manager Dave Roberts has moved Muncy around in the order at times but has hit him out there every day, saying over and over again that the two-time All-Star is his favorite game. his reign. Maybe … Read more
DETROIT – The Tampa Bay Rays already have 15 players on the injured list. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder may also be on the shelf. Snyder injured himself walking toward the mound to visit ace Shane McClanahan during the seventh inning of a 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The 44-year-old Snyder had to … Read more
ST. LOUIS – An injured Jordan Montgomery has already been traded away to the Yankees. The left hander, making his first start for the Cardinals, spent five scoreless innings, but the Yankees are more worried after their 1-0 loss on Saturday night. They have lost four games in a row for the first time this … Read more
The Yankees, during the first half of the season, would have found a way to win the game they played on Friday night. It’s not the first half of the season anymore. Closer Clay Holmes struggling for the second straight appearance, coming into the eighth inning and giving up an infield hit, a walk and … Read more
The Yankees, during the first half of the season, would have found a way to win the game they played on Friday night. It’s not the first half of the season anymore. Closer Clay Holmes struggling for the second straight appearance, coming into the eighth inning and giving up an infield hit, a walk and … Read more
Just over a week ago, the Yankees were well stocked with starting pitching depth. After a flurry of trades leading up to last Tuesday’s deadline, however, that depth is tighter as the Yankees enter the final two months of the season. As well as surprisingly traded away Jordan Montgomery for injured outfielder Harrison Bader (the … Read more
The Los Angeles Angels tied a dubious major league record when they hit seven home runs – all solo shots – but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Thursday in Anaheim, California. The Angels are just the second team to hit seven solo homers and lose, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers left Clayton Kershaw out with lower back pain before the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday 5-3 win over the Giants at Oracle Park. Approaching the fifth, Kershaw felt his back tighten after throwing the last half of the warmup. He then tried to throw one more to test the goal, … Read more