Latest On Astros’ Bullpen The Astros are off to a nice 3-1 start to the 2020 season, but the reigning American League champions are nonetheless facing plenty of injury-related issues at the moment. Ace and defending AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander is on the shelf with a forearm strain, 2019 AL Rookie of the…
DetailsWhy MLB doesn’t have coronavirus bubble like other sports PHILADELPHIA — A bubble can’t contain Major League Baseball. That’s the reasonable contention that Rob Manfred made Monday to the MLB Network as concerns grew about the league’s viability in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins. Back during the shutdown, the owners…
DetailsStrange sight outside Mets-Red Sox another sad reminder BOSTON — We don’t require daily reminders of the different world we now inhabit, but we get them anyway, every day, no matter where we are. Outside Fenway Park’s Gate B, there sits a splendid statue with the word “TEAMMATES” on the base. From left to right…
DetailsMichael Wacha superb in his Mets debut As disappointing as Rick Porcello was on Sunday, that’s how impressive Michael Wacha was a day later. The two newcomers couldn’t have authored outings more different. Twenty-four hours after an ugly loss fueled by Porcello’s dud, Wacha made sure the Mets got back to .500, throwing five strong…
DetailsPitching Notes: Strasburg, Smith, Teheran, Fulmer, Marlins Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg missed his scheduled start Saturday on account of nerve irritation in his pitching hand, but he said at the time he wasn’t “extremely concerned” about it. Manager Dave Martinez issued another update on Strasburg on Monday, saying last year’s World Series MVP threw lightly,…
DetailsMike Foltynewicz Designated for Assignment by Braves Foltynewicz gave up six runs, four hits and four walks in a loss to the Rays on Monday night. He’s been with Atlanta since 2015, posting a 4.24 ERA in 117 starts. “After the last couple outings in [summer camp], we wanted to give it a go here…
Details6 OFs … nearly 7? How KC shifted vs. Miggy The Royals lined up their three outfielders—Alex Gordon, Brett Phillips and Jorge Soler—in their traditional spots. But they also had third baseman Maikel Franco and shortstop Adalberto Mondesi positioned in short left field, well off the infield dirt. And second baseman Whit Merrifield was also…
DetailsWhite Sox manager Rick Renteria not with team, pending tests Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria woke up Monday with “a slight cough and nasal congestion” and will be kept away from the team pending the results of medical tests. Bench coach Joe McEwing will manage the White Sox until the team learns more about…
DetailsRob Manfred says Marlins’ outbreak not a ‘nightmare’ scenario “I don’t put this in the nightmare category,” Manfred said. “It’s not a positive thing, but I don’t see it as a nightmare. … That’s why we have the expanded rosters. That’s why we have the pool of additional players.” The league is looking into where…
DetailsMLB on edge amid Marlins coronavirus chaos: ‘I’m scared’ Nationals manager Davey Martinez is scared, rating his level of concern at a 12. Dodgers pitcher David Price, one of 14 players who opted out of this truncated season, doesn’t believe the sport is putting the players’ health first. Those were the two biggest reactions to…
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