Manfred: MLB 'vigilant' in policing sports betting

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league has been “really vigilant” amid increasing questions about professional sports’ ability to police the fallout from the widespread legalization of sports gambling. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Manfred: MLB 'vigilant' in policing sports betting

Bichette not in Blue Jays' starting lineup for G2

After returning from a seven-week absence in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Bo Bichette is not in the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting lineup for Game 2 on Saturday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bichette not in Blue Jays' starting lineup for G2

Harper hurt by Dombrowski's doubt in elite status

Phillies superstar Bryce Harper said he was “hurt” by Dave Dombrowski’s apparent questioning of whether Harper could return to an elite status. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Harper hurt by Dombrowski's doubt in elite status

Dodgers' relief woes rear ugly head in Game 1 rout

A nine-run sixth-inning barrage by the Blue Jays highlighted a glaring weakness for the Dodgers, whose bullpen was hit hard again in an 11-4 rout in Game 1 of the World Series. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers' relief woes rear ugly head in Game 1 rout

Jays fans hit Ohtani with 'don't need you' chants

Blue Jays fans let Shohei Ohtani hear it before and during Game 1 of the World Series, their disapproval of him not picking their team in free agency in 2023 clearly still evident Friday night at Rogers Centre. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays fans hit Ohtani with 'don't need you' chants

Jays use 9-run 6th to stomp Dodgers in Game 1

Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday night’s opener. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays use 9-run 6th to stomp Dodgers in Game 1

MLBPA chief: NBA scandal raises safety concerns

MLBPA chief Tony Clark said concerns for player safety are “greater” in the wake of another sports gambling scandal hitting the NBA this week. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLBPA chief: NBA scandal raises safety concerns