The first-year slugger is closing in on the rookie record for home runs as he tries to keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.
- 2 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 11:07am -

Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances has been activated off the 60-day injured list, the team announced Sunday.
- 4 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 8:59am -

In his first interview since being shot at a Dominican nightclub, David Ortiz said he doesn't know what led to the attack: "I don't have enemies."
- 14 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 11:00pm -

Only Justin Verlander has more wins than the surprising 27-year-old righty. But the biggest victories of the season are yet to come -- and German's role in the playoffs could be another twist.
- 15 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 9:17pm -

The Braves wrapped up a playoff berth Saturday, but there was no celebrating in the postgame clubhouse, as the team remained concerned about utility man Charlie Culberson, who was struck directly on the right cheekbone by a 91 mph fastball in the sev…
- 16 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 9:02pm -

The Boston Red Sox are on track to pay a $13.05 million luxury tax for a season in which they are likely to miss the playoffs.
- 17 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 7:23pm -

Gary Pressy, who began his career with the Cubs in 1987 and has played the organ at Wrigley Field for 2,679 consecutive games, will retire after this season.
- 18 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 6:37pm -

Blue Jays lefty Tim Mayza has been diagnosed with a torn UCL a day after falling to his knees in pain after throwing a pitch, and will need Tommy John surgery.
- 23 hours ago, 14 Sep 19, 1:47pm -

After missing nearly two months, the veteran outfielder wasted no time showing how his presence boosts Atlanta's chances of a long postseason stay.
- 1 day ago, 14 Sep 19, 1:43am -

We picked the best players from the worst rosters in baseball and pitted them against the game's big three. The results reflect the absurdity of our era.
- 2 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 8:40am -

As Alex Rodriguez's suspension saga unfolds, the New YorkYankees insist it's business as usual for them.
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Carlos Beltran and Matt Adams homered in the eighth inning, andthe St. Louis Cardinals snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-gameroad winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday night.
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Chris Sale allowed one run while outpitching Hiroki Kuroda in tothe eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New YorkYankees 3-2 on Tuesday night.
- 6 Aug 13, 11:31pm -

Eric Young made a diving catch to take a go-ahead hit away fromTodd Helton in the sixth inning, then raced home with thetiebreaking run in the eighth, and the New York Mets beat theColorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Hit by a pitch two innings after homering, Bryce Harper jawedand pointed at Atlanta's Julio Teheran, and the dugouts andbullpens emptied, but the only haymakers thrown during the NLEast-leading Braves' 2-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesdaynig…
- 6 Aug 13, 10:17pm -

Facebook friends. Transcripts of BlackBerry instant messages.Records of texts.
- 6 Aug 13, 8:43pm -

After more than a year of rehab following Tommy John surgery,Royals left-hander Danny Duffy is ready to make his season debut,pain-free for the first time since high school.
- 6 Aug 13, 7:27pm -

Indians reliever Chris Perez has closed out the local media.
- 6 Aug 13, 7:01pm -

Plate umpire Manny Gonzalez has left Tuesday night's gamebetween the Rockies and Mets after he was struck in what appears tobe the throat by a pitched ball that bounced off the dirt.
- 6 Aug 13, 5:11pm -

After three months out of the Toronto Blue Jays rotation, J.A.Happ is ready to make his return.
- 6 Aug 13, 4:45pm -

Major League Baseball (MLB) has hired London-based Sport Integrity Monitor (SportIM) to investigate suspicious gambling activity in professional baseball. The sport has its share of legal gambling and is among the top three favorites of sports betto…
- 12 Nov 15, 2:50am -

Hundreds of thousands of Kansas City fans will celebrate the city's first World Series championship in 30 years Tuesday with a Royals parade and victory rally. The parade will start at noon CT next and will be live streamed for fans who can' t make i…
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UPDATE: 5:21 p.m. EST -- The final Nielsen numbers are in, and Game 5 pulled in 17.2 million viewers total, confirming that it is indeed the highest-rated Game 5 since 2009.Original story:
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(Reuters) - Kansas City ended a 30-year wait for a World Series title as the Royals reigned over Major League Baseball with a 7-2, 12-inning victory over the New York Mets on Sunday.A pinch-hit single by utility infielder Christian Colon scored the…
- 2 Nov 15, 1:27am -

There isn't a hotter player in baseball right now than the New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy, who has hit a home run in a record six consecutive playoff games while leading his team to the World Series. But Murphy, who is married to wife T…
- 22 Oct 15, 4:52pm -

Daniel Murphy, once a largely anonymous second baseman for the New York Mets, has set the baseball world afire by hitting a home run in six consecutive postseason games, along the way propelling the Amazins to a National League pennant and a spo…
- 22 Oct 15, 3:11pm -

The Toronto Blue Jays have waited 22 painfully long seasons since Joe Carter’s magical home run to return to the postseason, but that drought ends with the American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers starting Thursday night.
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Yogi Berra, one of baseball's most well-known figures, who was renowned as much for his skills as a catcher on the field as his dizzying malapropisms off of it, died on Tuesday. He was 90.Berra died of natural causes at his New Jersey home, accordin…
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JetBlue is just fine if nine innings last the whole flight. JetBlue and MLBAM, the interactive media arm of Major Baseball League (MLB), have teamed up to bring free in-flight access to MLB.TV, the MLB’s streaming platform, JetBlue announced on T…
- 9 Jul 15, 10:45am -

Pete Rose bet on baseball games as a player, according to a notebook discovered by the U.S.
- 22 Jun 15, 2:05pm -

Spain defeats Argentina to win the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Marc Gasol is the second player to win an NBA title and a FIBA world gold medal in the same year.
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Sam Farmer tackles some of the biggest mysteries in football every week. So why do the Steelers have their logo on only one side of their helmets?
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They fall victim to a trap game and lose to BYU, 30-27, in overtime.
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A look at how the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions match up for Sunday's game.
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Chuck Winner, until recently the chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, did a little research to hopefully put an end to one aspect of the confusion regarding the Triple Crown winner's positive test.
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High school football scores from across the Southland for Saturday, Sept. 15, and before.
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Tyson Fury beats Otto Wallin, retaining his lineal heavyweight title and taking what presumably is a next step toward a rematch with Deontay Wilder.
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Senior quarterback runs for four touchdowns in win over Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances
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UCLA's blowout loss to Oklahoma amid another 0-3 start begs the question: Would coach Chip Kelly ever consider resigning before being fired?
- 11 hours ago, 15 Sep 19, 1:27am -

A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland and how they fared this week.
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The Steelers have a very solid wide receiver group, but that will take a hit next season. The NFL has suspended Martavis Bryant at least one season following a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. In situations like this, you really hope…
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With Brock Osweiler officially a Houston Texan, the Broncos QB situation is extremely murky. Many media reports had Robert Griffin III pegged to land in Denver, but alas, Mark Sanchez was traded to the Broncos. Sanchez is not really regarded as an NF…
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In the past few days, promising signs have begun to emerge regarding the potential for undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder facing his No. 1 contender, Alexander Povetkin. According to Povetkin’s promoter, Andrey Ryanbinsky, the fight…
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Rugby player Haydn Peacock suffered a horrible injury when his penis nearly got ripped off during a game in France. Peacock, a 23-year-old from Australia, was playing in a French Federation of Rugby League Elite 1 match last month when the unthinkabl…
- 14 Mar 16, 9:59am -

Los Angeles rookie Branden Dawson was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of spousal abuse, a felony charge. He was taken into custody at 8:30am and was released after posting $50,000 bond. The arrest involved his live-in girlfriend. “It’s an aw…
- 14 Mar 16, 9:31am -

On June 11, Ruslan Provodnikov returns to the site of his memorable 2015 clash with Lucas Matthysse, as he faces John Molina in his Showtime debut. I have covered a lot of fights at Turning Stone, which is one of the premier smaller venues in the Nor…
- 14 Mar 16, 9:11am -

The 2016 Printable Bracket for NCAA Tournament March Madness will be updated below with a version that has all the team names on the evening of Sunday, March 13th. So be sure to bookmark this page and check back in the evening of Selection Sunday to…
- 13 Mar 16, 4:53pm -

The Johnny Manziel era in Cleveland is over. Bottlegate, a website dedicated to all Cleveland area sports, created a Johnny Manziel football tribute video to remember his days with the Browns. Unfortunately there wasn’t a lot of on-the-field highli…
- 11 Mar 16, 5:15pm -

Prizefighting is an unpredictable activity by its very nature. You never know what’s going to happen when two athletes square off for gloved combat. But sometimes, a fan can have pretty good reason for optimism. Certain combinations of fighters are…
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The writing has appeared to be on the wall for the end of 31-year-old Nate Robinson’s NBA career this season as he was picked up for a short two-game stint with the New Orleans Pelicans and hasn’t sniffed an NBA court ever since. Instead of tryin…
- 10 Mar 16, 4:06pm -

Chace Numata has died days after being injured in an accidentCatcher, 27, was in his first season with the Tigers organizationTigers minor league catcher Chace Numata died Monday, days after being injured in a skateboarding accident in Pennsylvania.…
- 13 days ago, 2 Sep 19, 5:16pm -

Astros righty tosses third career no-hitter against Blue JaysVerlander, 36, struck out 14 and threw 120 pitches in 17th winHouston Astros ace Justin Verlander tossed the third no-hitter on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.Verlander struck out 14…
- 14 days ago, 1 Sep 19, 4:04pm -

Coroner said fentanyl, oxycodone found in pitcher’s systemFamily ‘shocked’ to learn death may involve Angels employeeSkaggs was found dead in Dallas-area hotel room on 1 JulyThe family of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs says it was star…
- 16 days ago, 30 Aug 19, 10:02pm -

MLB warns players against using gas-station sexual enhancersAt least two players have blamed failed drug tests on OTC pillsMajor League Baseball has warned its players about the “very real risk” of over-the-counter sexual-enhancement pills after…
- 25 days ago, 21 Aug 19, 2:31pm -

Red-hot Mets win for 14th time in 15 games at Citi FieldNew York had been 0-44 when trailing after eight inningsMichael Conforto celebrating with his jersey ripped off. Dominic Smith joining the party on his scooter. A crowd that kept cheering long a…
- 36 days ago, 10 Aug 19, 1:22am -

Tweet came during two-game series between Florida teamsAustralian TV presenter was killed by stingray in 2006The Miami Marlins have said sorry after their official Twitter account blamed their cross-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, for the death of…
- 41 days ago, 5 Aug 19, 3:06pm -

Astros eclipse Yankees as AL favorites with stunning tradeNL-leading Dodgers add infield depth with Jedd Gyorko dealNationals reshape bullpen, adding three relievers at deadlineZack Greinke held the New York Yankees to two runs on two hits over five…
- 46 days ago, 31 Jul 19, 5:02pm -

Outfielder involved in fight as NL Central rivals clash againNews of trade to Indians emerges just as fight takes placeCall it Pirates v Reds, round two and a fitting farewell for Yasiel Puig. Jarred Hughes hit Starling Marte with his first pitch in…
- 46 days ago, 31 Jul 19, 7:50am -

Temperatures have soared across large parts of United StatesTeams have stopped taking batting practice in extreme heatAt Wrigley Field, mist machines tried to cool the crowd. At Yankee Stadium, only one player took batting practice on the field. In C…
- 56 days ago, 21 Jul 19, 10:39am -

Angels toss combined no-hitter while honoring fallen teammateRarity was first in California since 13 July 1991: Skaggs’ birthdaySkaggs, a pitcher, was found dead aged 27 in hotel room on 1 JulyWhen the Los Angeles Angels think about Tyler Skaggs in…
- 64 days ago, 13 Jul 19, 7:56am -

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have activated outfielder Denard Span off the seven-day disabled list after he showed no linger effects from a concussion.Span was in the leadoff spot Saturday against St. Louis. Manager Matt Williams says, '…
- 19 Apr 14, 11:24am -

NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Harang threw no-hit ball for seven innings but was pulled after 121 pitches, and reliever Luis Avilan gave up David Wright's two-out single in the eighth as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 6-0 Friday night.As Harang's p…
- 19 Apr 14, 2:53am -

DETROIT (AP) Albert Pujols hit his 497th home run and Howie Kendrick added two of his own to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 11-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.The Angels chased Detroit starter Drew Smyly (1-1) after three innings an…
- 19 Apr 14, 1:58am -

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Ricky Nolasco was virtually unhittable a week ago in Minnesota, shutting down the scuffling Royals over eight innings in an easy victory that came amid a three-game sweep.Nothing was easy for Nolasco on Friday night.
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NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets traded slumping first baseman Ike Davis to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, parting ways with a power hitter who proved to be too inconsistent at the plate.Pittsburgh sent minor league right-hander Zack Thornto…
- 18 Apr 14, 11:35pm -

BOSTON (AP) David Ortiz wants to visit the Boston Marathon finish line Monday after the Red Sox are done with their Patriots' Day game against Baltimore.Just more than a year ago, two bombs went off near the finish line, less than a mile from Fenway…
- 18 Apr 14, 8:55pm -

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) In three short years, Sean Doolittle transformed himself from a top first base prospect into a shut-down reliever.The Oakland Athletics are rewarding him for it, giving the left-hander a five-year contract Friday for making the…
- 18 Apr 14, 8:46pm -

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tanner Scheppers felt discomfort in his pitching elbow long before the Texas Rangers went to spring training with a plan to turn the right-hander into a starter.Scheppers finally said something after the fourth start of his big…
- 18 Apr 14, 8:21pm -

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have recalled right-hander Justin Miller from Triple-A Toledo and optioned outfielder Tyler Collins to Toledo.The team announced the moves before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
- 18 Apr 14, 7:14pm -

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated outfielder Cody Ross from the disabled list and designated left-handed reliever Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment.Ross sustained a dislocated hip while running to first base against the New York…
- 18 Apr 14, 7:12pm -

Fantasy owners have a deep talent pool this season in their search for youth, upside.        
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