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Braves-Twins preview (The Associated Press)
The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins waged one of the most memorable World Series in history 25 years ago. The Twins will celebrate the silver anniversary of their second world championship this week with festivities scheduled prior to both games against the Braves. The Braves and Twins each finished in last place that season before rebounding to meet in the 1991 World Series. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:32:36 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
AP source: Yanks discussing deal to send Chapman to Cubs (The Associated Press)
Aroldis Chapman and the rest of the New York Yankees dressed in their Sunday best for a flight to Houston following a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants that completed a 6-4 homestand. New York was discussing a trade that would send Chapman to the Chicago Cubs as part of a swap that would bring 19-year-old shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres to the Yankees, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing and New York owner Hal Steinbrenner had not made any final decision. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:30:17 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Reds-Giants preview (The Associated Press)
Veteran right-hander Jake Peavy will seek to extend two impressive streaks when the San Francisco Giants open a week-long homestand Monday night against the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds' lone win of the series came against Peavy, the 35-year-old veteran of four teams -- the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and now the Giants. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:52:59 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Astros call up top prospect Alex Bregman after rout of Angels (Big League Stew)
You could argue that the Houston Astros won twice on Sunday. The first win came during a 13-3 rout over the Los Angeles Angels. The second came hours later, when the team announced top prospect Alex Bregman would make his major-league debut Monday. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 21:02:39 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
LEADING OFF: White Sox host Cubs, Arrieta; Giants head home (The Associated Press)
A look at what's happening all around the majors today: [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 22:58:56 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Can hard-throwing Cabrera challenge Chapman's throne? (The Associated Press)
Aroldis Chapman may finally have some competition for the title of baseball's hardest-throwing pitcher. Chapman reached 105.1 mph Monday night, matching the fastest pitch since Major League Baseball started tracking speeds in 2008. Chapman - whose stint with the New York Yankees could end at any moment with the trade deadline approaching - threw 13 pitches of at least 104 mph from Monday through Saturday. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:08:17 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
White Sox pitcher Sale suspended for 'insubordination' (Reuters)
(The Sports Xchange) - The Chicago White Sox suspended All-Star left-hander Chris Sale for five days due to a pregame incident on Saturday in which he reportedly cut up some of the team's uniforms, the club announced Sunday. Sale was scratched from his scheduled start and sent home after allegedly expressing his displeasure over having to wear the team's 1976 throwback uniforms. "Chris has been suspended for violating team rules, for insubordination and for destroying team equipment," said Rick Hahn, White Sox senior vice president/general manager. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:55:09 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
White Sox suspend Sale over reported kit fit (AFP)
The Chicago White Sox have suspended All-Star pitcher Chris Sale for five days for "insubordination" after the left-hander reportedly destroyed "throwback" uniforms he didn't want to wear. Sale was scratched from his scheduled start and sent home on Saturday after allegedly expressing his displeasure over having to wear the team's 1976 throwback uniforms by cutting them up during pre-game batting practice. "Chris has been suspended for violating team rules, for insubordination and for destroying team equipment," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement on Sunday. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:00:38 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Porcello remains unbeaten at Fenway, Sox beat Twin (The Associated Press)
A year ago, Rick Porcello was hearing nearly as many boos as cheers in Fenway Park. Porcello became the first Boston pitcher in 55 years to open a season 10-0 in Fenway, and Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw both hit a three-run homer as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 Sunday to earn a split of a four-game series. ''I just feel good here,'' Porcello said. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:15:03 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Trade Deadline Preview (Rotoworld)
Matthew Pouliot looks at more than 30 trade candidates and who could take their spots in this week's Strike Zone. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:44:00 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Yanks leave with win over Giants, unsure who will return (The Associated Press)
Aroldis Chapman and the rest of the New York Yankees dressed in their Sunday best for a flight to Houston following a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants that completed a 6-4 homestand. Nathan Eovaldi (9-6) pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Carlos Beltran and Mark Teixeira hit early solo home runs of Jeff Samardzija (9-6) and Chad Green pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings. New York trails AL East-leading Baltimore by 7 1/2 games and is 4 1/2 games behind Toronto for the league's second wild card, with the Astros and Detroit also ahead. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:45:33 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Cabrera singles in 9th, White Sox beat Tigers 5-4 (The Associated Press)
The Chicago White Sox suspended their ace and picked up a pair of wins in their final at-bat. Melky Cabrera drove in Adam Eaton with a game-ending single in the ninth inning after closer David Robertson gave up three home runs in the top half to lead the White Sox to a 5-4 victory hours after they suspended All-Star Chris Sale for five days on Sunday afternoon. ''Baseball is funny like that,'' Eaton said. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 16:25:32 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Tigers-Red Sox preview (The Associated Press)
Drew Pomeranz is looking for a do-over after his rocky Boston Red Sox debut last Wednesday. The former San Diego Padres southpaw was all but sharp in his first start after being traded to Boston July 14, giving up five runs on eight hits in three innings against San Francisco. "I was going along pretty good there through the first three (innings)," Pomeranz said. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 16:56:03 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Twins C Suzuki takes foul off mask, needs stitches on chin (The Associated Press)
BOSTON (AP) -- Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki left Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning after getting hit in the mask with a foul ball. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:05:30 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Red Sox announcer shaken up after being hit by wind-blown monitor (Big League Stew)
Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy was sent home Saturday after being struck by a television monitor. Crazy wind gusts wreaked havoc at Fenway Park on Saturday night and even sent announcer Jerry Remy home early with a bump on his head. According to reports, Remy was struck on the head by a television monitor that blew off a shelf in the NESN booth. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:09:58 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Sano homers, Nunez drives in 3 as Twins rally past Red Sox (The Associated Press)
The Minnesota Twins are proving they haven't given up. After opening the season with just 16 wins in their first 56 games, the Twins have started the post All-Star break nicely. Miguel Sano homered and Eduardo Nunez drove in three runs, including two in a five-run seventh inning, as Minnesota rallied for an 11-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 21:54:38 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Story's 2 home runs leads Rockies over Braves, 8-4 (The Associated Press)
Trevor Story looked up to Troy Tulowitzki as he climbed through the Colorado Rockies' minor leagues. Story hit two home runs to set an NL rookie record for shortstops and the Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday night. Story had four hits including his 25th and 26th homers to pass his Tulowitzki, who had 24 for the Rockies in 2007. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:27:15 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Baseball-White Sox pitcher Sale suspended for 'insubordination' (Reuters)
The Chicago White Sox suspended All-Star left-hander Chris Sale for five days due to a pregame incident on Saturday in which he reportedly cut up some of the team's uniforms, the club announced Sunday. Sale was scratched from his scheduled start and sent home after allegedly expressing his displeasure over having to wear the team's 1976 throwback uniforms. "Chris has been suspended for violating team rules, for insubordination and for destroying team equipment," said Rick Hahn, White Sox senior vice president/general manager. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:45:55 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Mookie Bettsleaves game with sore right knee (The Associated Press)
BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning with soreness in his right knee. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:41:46 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Week That Was: Kershaw Concern (Rotoworld)
The Dodgers rotation is in dire straits. Get caught up on the week's developments with Clayton Kershaw and others. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 13:04:00 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Twins C Suzuki takes foul off mask, leaves, gets stitches (The Associated Press)
BOSTON (AP) -- Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki left Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning after getting hit in the mask with a foul ball. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:35:09 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
LEADING OFF: Kluber vs O's, Cards pitch rookie in primetime (The Associated Press)
A look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday: [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:38:18 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Red Sox analyst Remy struck by monitor as wind causes havoc (The Associated Press)
BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox TV analyst Jerry Remy was hit in the head by a falling TV monitor as swirling winds caused havoc during the first inning at Fenway Park. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:56:10 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Gibson holds Boston to 2 hits, Twins beat Red Sox (The Associated Press)
After an ominous beginning, Kyle Gibson put a decisive end to Boston's two-game hitting outburst. Gibson allowed a pair of hits in the first inning, then none over the next seven as the Minnesota Twins edged Boston 2-1 Friday night. ''This team is a good team - a really good team,'' Gibson said. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:56:41 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Jeurys Familia joins elite company by converting 50th consecutive save (Big League Stew)
It hasn’t necessarily been pretty this week, but New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia continues getting the job done at a remarkable rate. In Friday’s 5-3 win against the Marlins, the first-time All-Star recorded his 50th consecutive regular season save dating back to July 30 of last season. Familia was scored upon for the first time since June 4, allowing one run on two hits and a walk. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 22:51:17 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Week Ahead: Big Erv (Rotoworld)
Ervin Santana is on a roll, and widely available in fantasy leagues. Should you use him with two starts on tap? [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:47:00 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Mookie Betts leaves game with sore right knee (The Associated Press)
BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning with soreness in his right knee. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:41:46 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
The Brewers might trade Jonathan Lucroy ... or maybe not (Big League Stew)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy is a hot commodity this trade season. You can watch Lucroy (in what could be one of his last few games with the team that drafted him) and the Brewers face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and you can stream it on Yahoo Sports because it’s the MLB Free Game of the Day. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m., and you can watch live on Yahoo’s Sports Home, MLB index and video home, in this very post or on the Yahoo Sports app. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:54:39 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Pedroia has 5 of Boston's 17 hits in 13-2 win over (The Associated Press)
The Red Sox continued their midsummer surge with another offensive barrage, getting 17 hits and routing the Minnesota Twins 13-2 on Thursday night. After closing out June by losing four of five, the Red Sox are 12-3 in July and standing alone atop the AL East. ''The month of July has been a very good offensive month as we've kind of gotten past that stretch in June,'' manager John Farrell said. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:39:52 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Cardinals win on walk-off after incredible late-inning comeback (Big League Stew)
Don’t look now, but the St. Louis Cardinals’“devil magic”may have kicked in again. Despite receiving less attention than normal this season, the Cardinals are just a game out of a wild card spot in the National League. St. Louis entered the eighth inning Thursday against the San Diego Padres down by four runs. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:56:42 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Baseball-Highlights of Thursday's MLB games (Reuters)
(Adds remaining games) July 21 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Thursday's Major League Baseball games: Dodgers 6, Nationals 3 Justin Turner hit two home runs with five RBIs to hand Stephen Strasburg his first loss of the season as the Los Angeles Dodgers posted a 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon. The Dodgers (54-43), who used eight pitchers, took two of three games in the series and are 5-1 this season against the National League East leaders. Washington (57-39) is 30-18 at home, but has lost six of its last 11 at Nationals Park. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:59:27 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Strasburg�s Streak Snapped (Rotoworld)
Dave Shovein covers Stephen Strasburg's first loss, Ichiro Suzuki's charge towards 3,000 hits and more in Friday's Dose. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 01:19:00 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Week Ahead; Big Erv (Rotoworld)
Ervin Santana is on a roll, and widely available in fantasy leagues. Should you use him with two starts on tap? [read full article]
Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:47:00 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Watch Live: Brewers take on Pirates in Free MLB Game of the Day (Big League Stew)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy is a hot commodity this trade season. You can watch Lucroy (in what could be one of his last few games with the team that drafted him) and the Brewers face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and you can stream it on Yahoo Sports because it’s the MLB Free Game of the Day. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m., and you can watch live on Yahoo’s Sports Home, MLB index and video home, in this very post or on the Yahoo Sports app. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:54:39 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Giants-Yankees preview (The Associated Press)
The last time the San Francisco Giants started Madison Bumgarner in an American League ballpark they let him bat. On June 30, the Giants forfeited their designated hitter and Bumgarner went 1-for-4 in a 12-6 win at Oakland. The game-time temperature in Oakland when Bumgarner batted was 66 degrees, but when the Giants take the field at Yankee Stadium on Friday night for the opener of their three-game series against the New York Yankees, the weather is projected to be significantly hotter. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:24:45 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
David Ortiz hit a ball so hard it got stuck in Pesky's Pole (Big League Stew)
Of all the Major League Baseball storylines this season, one stands out above the rest: We are living in the year of Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. During batting practice, Ortiz hit a ball so hard that it actually got stuck in Pesky’s Pole in right field. David Ortiz is dominating the headlines in his final season. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:48:58 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Red Sox All-Star SS Bogaerts beaned by throw, stays in game (The Associated Press)
Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts was hit on the head by an errant throw, but he remained in Wednesday night's game against the San Francisco Giants. Ramiro Pena fielded it, but his throw was up the first base line, and it hit Bogaerts in the helmet as he stretched for the bag. Bogaerts threw his helmet down and bent over. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 18:09:33 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Red Sox 1B Hanley Ramirez has 3 homers through 6 innings (The Associated Press)
BOSTON (AP) -- Hanley Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox has hit three home runs in the first six innings against the San Francisco Giants. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:19:58 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Hanley Ramirez recreates iconic Red Sox moment on memorable night (Big League Stew)
Boston Red Sox slugger Hanley Ramirez was on the cusp of joining elite company on Wednesday night. In the Red Sox 11-7 win against the Giants, Ramirez connected for three two-run home runs. Ramirez’s big game featured home runs to all three fields, and was highlighted by a home run into Boston’s bullpen that was reminiscent of one of Boston’s most iconic postseason moments. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:14:31 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Dose: Cover For Koji (Rotoworld)
Drew Silva examines the changing Red Sox bullpen, Tyler Naquin's ongoing breakout and more in Thursday's Daily Dose. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:06:00 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Twins-Red Sox preview (The Associated Press)
Hanley Ramirez and Max Kepler are both coming off impressive games at the plate on Wednesday night, and they'll hope to keep their hot hands as the Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a four-game weekend series on Thursday. Ramirez had a career night in Wednesday's 11-7 shootout win over the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park, clubbing three two-run homers and driving in a career-high six RBIs. "A great night for Hanley, both offensively and defensively," Red Sox manager John Farrell said of Ramirez, who also flashed the leather and made some impressive plays in the field. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:20:54 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Homer-happy Hanley (3) powers Boston to 11-7 win over Giants (The Associated Press)
Hanley Ramirez told his Red Sox teammates in the dugout that he wasn't going to swing for the fences in his final at-bat. ''I don't hit homers when I try to hit homers,'' he explained to reporters after Boston's 11-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Ramirez homered three times to drive in a career-high six runs and also helped the Red Sox with some nifty fielding on Wednesday night as Boston moved into first place in the AL East. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 22:25:01 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
LEADING OFF: Strasburg vs Urias, O's battle illness (The Associated Press)
A look at what's happening all around the majors today: [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:07:59 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Curt Schilling has more opinions, this time about pitcher prep (Big League Stew)
If there’s one thing we know about Curt Schilling, it’s that he never runs out of things to say. On Wednesday morning, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher went on the Dan Patrick show to share his thoughts on a number of topics, including Aroldis Chapman, and not being asked to speak at the Republican National Convention. Schilling also talked about Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon and his unfortunate head injury. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:08:36 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Jonathan Lucroy may be traded... or maybe not (Big League Stew)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy is a hot commodity this trade season. You can watch Lucroy (in what could be one of his last few games with the team that drafted him) and the Brewers face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and you can stream it on Yahoo Sports because it’s the MLB Free Game of the Day. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m., and you can watch live on Yahoo’s Sports Home, MLB index and video home, in this very post or on the Yahoo Sports app. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:54:39 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Padres' Jackson loses no-hit try in 7th on Gillaspie's homer (The Associated P
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- San Diego Padres right-hander Edwin Jackson lost his no-hit bid by allowing a three-run homer to San Francisco's Conor Gillaspie with one out in the seventh inning Sunday. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:23:44 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Reynaldo Lopez'sdebut for Nationals historic and disappointing (Big League Stew)
The Washington Nationals called up Reynaldo Lopez to make a start Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and it didn’t go so well, even though Lopez made a bit of history. The 22-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic pitched 4 2/3 innings giving up 10 hits and six earned runs and suffered the loss in the Dodgers 8-4 win. Lopez got off to a poor start allowing a home run to Chase Utley to leadoff the game. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:58:37 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Watch live: Indians face Royals in MLB Free Game of the Day (Big League Stew)
Behind LeBron James, Mike Napoli might just be the most popular athlete in Cleveland at the moment. On an Indians team that’s built a six-and-a-half game lead in the AL Central after Tuesday night’s win over the Kansas City Royals, Napoli has become an unlikely phenomenon. Napoli celebrates one of his many homers this season. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:12:01 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Twins homer twice off Rodriguez, beat Tigers 4-1 (The Associated Press)
Eddie Rosario raced over to the gap in left-center field and made the catch before bouncing off the wall, keeping the game tied through eight innings. The Minnesota left fielder was just getting started. Rosario hit a two-run homer in the ninth, capping a three-run inning that gave the Twins a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:46:48 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
Red Sox lose pitcher Uehara to pectoral strain (AFP)
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara of Japan was placed on Major League Baseball's 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a right pectoral muscle strain. The 41-year-old right-hander suffered the injury after throwing only seven pitches, grabbing his right arm in pain in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 4-0 Boston victory over San Francisco. Uehara, 2-3 with a 4.50 earned-run average so far this season, exited to the clubhouse after being examined. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:06:25 PDT - via Yahoo Sports
