Cubs put closer Palencia (shoulder strain) on IL
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia went on the 15-day injured list Monday, a day after straining his right shoulder. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs put closer Palencia (shoulder strain) on IL
Phillies expect Turner (hamstring) back by playoffs
Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner has a Grade 1 hamstring strain but is expected back for the postseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Phillies expect Turner (hamstring) back by playoffs
Real or not? 14 contenders, 14 reasons they can — or can't? — win the World Series
Lack of power? Bullpen holes? Injured stars? Why each contender’s biggest weakness will — or won’t — sink them in October. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Real or not? 14 contenders, 14 reasons they can — or can't? — win the World Series
Three young arms are here to carry the Mets into October
The rookie trio of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat look to lift New York’s fortunes this season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Three young arms are here to carry the Mets into October
Sox's Chapman adds 4 Ks in inning to 'nasty' run
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, who at 37 is as dominant as he has ever been in his career, added to his “special” season by striking out four batters in an inning. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sox's Chapman adds 4 Ks in inning to 'nasty' run
Valdez keeps cool in 1st start since 'bad moment'
Framber Valdez, who denied intentionally hitting his catcher with a pitch almost immediately after giving up a grand slam last week, kept his cool Sunday in the Houston Astros’ 4-2 loss to the Texas Rangers, his first start since the throw made headlines. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Valdez keeps cool in 1st start since […]
Yanks use Scherzer's tipping to help Rice hit HR
Aaron Judge tipped off Ben Rice on what pitch was coming from Jays starter Max Scherzer, leading to a deciding three-run homer in Sunday’s win. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Yanks use Scherzer's tipping to help Rice hit HR
Ohtani's 2 HRs bring struggling Dodgers to 'life'
Coming off an excruciating defeat that stretched their losing streak to five games, the Los Angeles Dodgers desperately needed a spark in the finale of a horrid East Coast trip. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ohtani's 2 HRs bring struggling Dodgers to 'life'
Ramírez moves into No. 2 on Cleveland RBIs list
Cleveland’s José Ramírez drove in career run No. 938, passing Jim Thome to move into sole possession of second place on the franchise RBI list. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ramírez moves into No. 2 on Cleveland RBIs list
Phils' Turner, NL hits leader, injures hamstring
Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner left Sunday’s game against the Marlins after suffering a right hamstring strain while legging out a ground ball. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Phils' Turner, NL hits leader, injures hamstring