Tested by 'ragball' maestro Eversgerd's bounding grounders Team Mikolas bests Team Martinez, claims fundamentals crown
Annual PFP Tournament isn't as well-watched as usual because of COVID protocols, but still loosens things up.
Shildt laments the absence of Cardinals icons in camp
The COVID effect has spread to reduce the number of people who can be on the field.
Pinstripe Alley 7 hours ago
NYY News: Germán apologizes
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Domingo Germán publicly apologizes; Giancarlo Stanton trying to change his injury-prone narrative; Luis Medina could see the majors in 2021. ESPN | Marly Rivera: After missing the entire 2020 season due to suspension, Domingo Germán publicly apologized for his actions that violated MLB’s domestic violence policy. He addressed the entire team in two separate groups—because of COVID-19 protocols—before speaking to the media. “I asked for their forgiveness,” Germán said. “I felt that was the best way to have them trust me, and...
FOX Sports 7 hours ago
Allen ties career high with 26 points as Cavaliers roll over Rockets 112-96
Cleveland blew the game open with a 22-9 run in the fourth.
FOX Sports 8 hours ago
Jarrett Allen gave J.B. Bickerstaff flashbacks to Dr. J and the ABA
Bickerstaff discusses the Cavs' win over the Rockets and Jarrett Allen's excellent performance.
South Side Sox 8 hours ago
Wednesday’s Spring Training Update: Abreu, and the White Sox Coaches Roundtable
Chicago White Sox The highlight of the day was getting a first, and frank, taste of the key staff La Russa, Menechino and Katz The big news of the day, Brett touched on earlier when the news broke on José Abreu and his COVID diagnosis, and there hasn’t really been an update since. You’d figure that in a best-case scenario, Abreu is probably still held out through the weekend. We’ll see. The big event of the day was the next step in Sox Spring Break, which was the Coaches Roundtable. And it was pretty entertaining: Tony La Russa started out looking like he...
New York Post 8 hours ago
Chili Davis back with Mets in person after working remotely last season
PORT ST. LUCIE — Chili Davis is back and half vaccinated. The Mets’ hitting coach, who worked remotely last season because a preexisting condition put him at high risk if he were to contract COVID-19, has arrived at spring training with one dose of the vaccine in his arm. He’s set to get the second...
www.ocregister.com 9 hours ago
Hoornstra: What’s left to learn from Jackie Robinson’s life? Plenty
A new book of essays sheds new light on the all-too-relevant lessons from the most transcendent Dodger.
Friars on Base 10 hours ago
Padres Rumors: Is a Josh Hader blockbuster about to play out?
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, right? That’s what Padres fans are hoping. Speculation on Twitter ranging from a trade for Brewers All-Star closer Josh Hader to packages including Lorenzo Cain or former NL MVP Christian Yelich are swirling – putting Friar Faithful on the edge of their seats tonight. Is AJ Preller done? #Padres “I’m […] Padres Rumors: Is a Josh Hader blockbuster about to play out? - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
New York Post 10 hours ago
Mets’ Dellin Betances has ‘something to prove’
PORT ST. LUCIE — Dellin Betances has thrown just 12 ¹/₃ innings over the past two years, so he spent the offseason trying to learn more about the body that betrayed him. The Mets reliever hopes it leads to a healthy bounce-back season in 2021, whether or not his velocity ever lights up the radar...
Los Angeles Times 10 hours ago
Cody Bellinger is ahead of schedule in his shoulder rehab
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger is well ahead of his rehabilitation schedule from a shoulder injury he sustained in the NLCS and will be ready for Opening Day.
With Jarred Kelenic’s ire toward Mariners raised, scrutiny over his opening-day status is further elevated
Jarred Kelenic and his agent already felt the Mariners were punishing him for refusing to sign a long-term contract before last season. Now they can point to Kevin Mather’s words as proof of the service-time manipulation they’ve suspected all along.
Cubbies Crib 10 hours ago
Chicago Cubs: Letting Phillip Ervin go was a bad move
The Chicago Cubs have struggled against left-handed pitching in recent years, and recently they let one of the only guys on the roster who’s had success in those situations walk out the door. Phillip Ervin was designated for assignment after the Cubs re-signed Cameron Maybin and added Jake Marisnick last week. The writing was on […] Chicago Cubs: Letting Phillip Ervin go was a bad move - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago Cubs News and Fan Community
South Side Sox 11 hours ago
2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Tyler Frost
Tiffany Wintz/South Side Sox Modest size, big power in the leadoff spot Tyler Frost Right Fielder5´10´´183 poundsAge: 25SSS rank among all right fielders in the system: 8SSS 2019 Top Prospect Rank: 41SSHP 2020 Top Prospect Rank: 70 Tyler Frost was consistently good with Gonzaga, and while he had a solid junior season for the Bulldogs, his numbers were just a shade off of his sophomore year totals. As a junior, he slashed .284/.372/.442 in 53 games with five doubles, one triple, nine homers, 38 RBIs, two stolen bases, 25 walks (10.0%) and 39 strikeouts (15.6%). The...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News 11 hours ago
Giancarlo Stanton: Kevin Mather scandal proves “there are organizations that look at us as a number”
Ousted Mariners executive Kevin Mather admitted to unethical use of MLB’s service time rules to suppress his players’ earnings, which didn’t sit well with many in the league, including Yankee slugger Giancarlo Stanton.
