Tatis out of starting lineup vs. Seattle, likely a rest day
Fernando Tatis Jr. was not in the starting lineup for the second game of the Padres’ home series against the Mariners on Wednesday night. It’s likely just a day off for Tatis,…
For Woods Richardson, donning No. 42 on the mound an emotional moment
MINNEAPOLIS — The result wasn’t what he wanted, but the experience will stay with Simeon Woods Richardson for a long time. Woods Richardson, one of eight Black starting pitchers in the Major…
How Okamoto is handling the Major League learning curve
MILWAUKEE — Kazuma Okamoto is still in the early days of his transition to Major League Baseball, where every single thing is new. At each stadium the Blue Jays visit, it’s his…
Adventures in babysitting: Weiss recalls watching youngster McCullough in 1980s
ATLANTA — Braves manager Walt Weiss laughed when asked what he remembers about babysitting Marlins manager Clayton McCullough more than 40 years ago.
Here's the best defensive prospect for each club
Sometimes, the easiest way a rookie position player can impact the Major League club upon his first callup is by playing high-quality defense, and there’s evidence that prospects are more defensively ready…
Altuve given rest day, out of starting lineup for first time this season
HOUSTON — Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was out of the starting lineup for the first time this season for Wednesday’s game against the Rockies at Daikin Park. Altuve had started Houston’s…
Reds rookie tallies 2 homers and 6 RBIs … in first 2 innings?!
CINCINNATI — Rookie Sal Stewart has been on a heater since the season started, but the Reds first baseman took it to a whole other level early in Wednesday’s game vs. the…
On Jackie's Day, new field in NJ named for another trailblazer
PATERSON, N.J. – The man of the hour was impossible to miss on this bright, sunny morning. John Briggs paired his navy-blue suit with a bright red Phillies cap, the sun practically…
McLean shines in LA with 7 stellar innings but Mets drop duel with Yamamoto
LOS ANGELES — When Nolan McLean arrived in the Majors last August, he joined a Mets team that had lost 14 of its previous 16 games. No pressure, right? Of McLean’s 12…
Key takeaways: Padres 4, Mariners 1
SAN DIEGO — The Padres have won six straight games and nine of their last 10. Their slow start already feels like ancient history. Here’s some instant reaction from Petco Park, after…
