Serafini seeks new trial as sentencing delayed

The sentencing of ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini on a murder conviction was delayed Monday as the judge agreed to hear the defense’s motion for a new trial. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Serafini seeks new trial as sentencing delayed

Rockies end 10-game skid to Dodgers on walk-off

The Rockies rallied to beat the Dodgers 4-3 on Monday night courtesy of Warming Bernabel’s walk-off single in the ninth inning. With that, Colorado snapped a 10-game skid against L.A. and tied its season-high winning streak of four games. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rockies end 10-game skid to Dodgers on walk-off

Vlad Jr. hurts hammy doing splits at 1B; MRI next

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Monday night’s 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh because of hamstring tightness. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Vlad Jr. hurts hammy doing splits at 1B; MRI next

Bogaerts loses homer on fan interference call

Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres had a home run overturned due to fan interference leading manager Mike Shildt to be tossed for coming out of the dugout . Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bogaerts loses homer on fan interference call

D-backs star Marte apologizes, explains absence

Ketel Marte explained he was “frustrated” and “in a bad spot” after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break, leading him to miss games. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} D-backs star Marte apologizes, explains absence

Orioles 3B Westburg leaves game with sore ankle

Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has left Monday night’s game against the Red Sox with a sore right ankle. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Orioles 3B Westburg leaves game with sore ankle

Perez out with illness as Royals take on Rangers

The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Perez out with illness as Royals take on […]

Cubs to give struggling Tucker days off to reset

The Cubs plan to give struggling outfielder Kyle Tucker some days off to reset him, manager Craig Counsell said Monday. Tucker hasn’t homered since mid-July and has no extra-base hits in August. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs to give struggling Tucker days off to reset