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Major League Baseball continues to give serious consideration to a bubble-type system for the playoffs. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, plans are being laid out to play playoff games at neutral sites. The American League would play in …
JA Happ believes there may be a slightly nefarious purpose behind his reduced workload so far this season. The New York Yankees lefty hinted on Tuesday that he thinks the team is intentionally limiting him for contractual reasons. Happ has a $17 …
Lucas Giolito threw some perhaps unintentional shade at the Pittsburgh Pirates after no-hitting them on Tuesday. Giolito pitched a complete game shutout as part of his no-hitter in the Chicago White Sox’s 4-0 win over the Pirates. He allowed …
Lucas Giolito made history on Tuesday night, throwing a no-hitter in the Chicago White Sox’s 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old right-hander was nearly perfect. He walked Erik Gonzalez on four pitches in the fourth inning but …
Shohei Ohtani entered MLB with the intent of being a two-way player and plans to continue working towards that goal. But he is open to the possibility of becoming solely a position player, and he may be taking steps towards that transition. According …
The Milwaukee Brewers are making reliever Josh Hader available, but it doesn’t sound like a trade is all that likely. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Brewers are listening on closer Josh Hader. However, one rival executive said …
The Cleveland Indians have more starting pitchers than rotation spots right now, which could lead to movement in the next week. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, some within the league believe Cleveland will move a starter by August 31. This is …
This week’s series between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros could be eventful for more reasons than one. Angels star Mike Trout told reporters on Monday that he may not travel home with the team over concerns with the hurricanes in …
The Boston Red Sox are poised to be one of the clear sellers of the MLB trade deadline. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Red Sox have “no untouchables” on the trade market. The closest is shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who is …
Bryce Harper paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a special jersey on Sunday. Harper wore a Kobe Bryant Lakers jersey under his Phillies jersey for Philadelphia’s game against the Atlanta Braves. #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/CnsfiDrlxg …
The Washington Nationals fired team employee Jazhiel Morel for allegedly throwing two cups of hot coffee on a woman. A video was published to Twitter on Friday by reporter Ode Polanco in the Dominican Republic. The video is shot inside a convenience …
The Miami Marlins were expected to be one of MLB’s worst teams in 2020. Those expectations were lowered further when an early COVID-19 outbreak cost them a number of games. Things look a lot different now, as the Marlins would be in the …
Umpire Jeremie Rehak badly missed a strike call during Friday night’s Kansas City Royals-Minnesota Twins game. Royals reliever Josh Staumont was in the game to pitch the seventh inning and protect a 5-1 lead. He had a 1-2 count on Ryan Jeffers …
Stephen Strasburg may be facing an extended absence after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that treatment options are being discussed, including the possibility of surgery. Stephen …
New York Yankees pitcher James Paxton felt discomfort in his throwing arm during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night, but the left-hander received positive news after undergoing an MRI. Paxton was diagnosed with a strained flexor. …
Taijuan Walker has pitched well lately, and that strong performance could translate to a trade. Walker is 2-2 with a 4.00 ERA in five starts this season and has a healthy strikeout-to-walk ratio at 25:8. More importantly, he’s pitched well in …
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