Fri Jul 19 2019 | 03:49 | LEADING OFF: 'Savage' Yanks host Rockies, deadline watch | Shane Bieber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | MartÃn Maldonado | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Minor | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Montgomery | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Shields | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:THAT'S SAVAGEThe Yankees open a three-game home series against Colorado with a new rallying cry inspired by manager Aaron Boone's profane rant during a doubleheader sweep of the Rays on Thursday. Boone repeatedly called his hitters "savages" in the batter's box while chewing out rookie plate umpire Brennan Miller during the second inning of the opener. Television microphones picked up the audio, which went viral and was being printed on t-shirts before the first game ended. Asked about the unusual expression, Boone said "Sometimes in the heat of the battle, you just kind of utter some things."STARTER SHOWCASEEvaluators figure to be tuned into starts by Toronto's Marcus Stroman and Texas' Mike Minor with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. The 28-year-old Stroman (5-10, 3.25) is set to face Detroit knowing he's likely auditioning for a number of contenders. Minor's Rangers opened the second half as wild-card hopefuls, but they have lost... [ More] |
Fri Jul 19 2019 | 01:19 | Boone dubs Yanks 'savages' during rant in 6-2 win over Rays | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Albers | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Anderson | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Orlando Arcia | SS | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Bregman | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Lorenzo Cain | CF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Cheslor Cuthbert | 3B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Zach Davies | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Paul DeJong | SS | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Ross Detwiler | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Edman | | | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Escobar | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Floro | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Gardner | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Garver | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Graterol | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Harvey | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Dakota Hudson | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Keller | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Merrill Kelly | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kennedy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Yoan López | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Yoán Moncada | 2B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Yairo Muñoz | SS | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Héctor Neris | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Yusmeiro Petit | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Reed | 1B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Yadiel Rivera | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Taylor Rogers | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Sergio Romo | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Sale | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Soler | DH | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | George Springer | CF | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Stephenson | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Eugenio Suárez | 3B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Ranger Suárez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Touki Toussaint | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Travis | 1B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Gio Urshela | 3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Verdugo | CF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Voit | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Votto | 1B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trey Wingenter | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Kolten Wong | 2B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Wright | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone got fired up at a rookie umpire in a profane rant, and New York awoke from a sleepy start to rally past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 in a doubleheader opener Thursday.New York rallied to win the second game 5-1 and reopen an eight-game AL East lead over the second-place Rays. Luke Voit tied the score in the fifth with his first home run since June 14, and catcher Mike Zunino caused Charlie Morton to balk home the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth that included Didi Gregorius' two-run single. The Yankees won three straight after wasting a ninth-inning lead in the series opener and improved to 34-11 against the AL East, including 12-5 against Tampa Bay.After Domingo Germán (12-2) gave up solo homers to his first two batters in the first game, Gio Urshela hit a tying home run in the second off Yonny Chirinos (9-5), and Gary Sánchez smashed a go-ahead 110 mph single off the glove of third baseman Yandy DÃaz during a three-run fifth. DÃaz had helped the... [ More] |
Fri Jul 19 2019 | 00:19 | LEADING OFF: 'Savage' Yanks host Rockies, deadline watch | Shane Bieber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | MartÃn Maldonado | C | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Minor | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Montgomery | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Shields | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Stroman | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:THAT'S SAVAGEThe Yankees open a three-game home series against Colorado with a new rallying cry inspired by manager Aaron Boone's profane rant during a doubleheader sweep of the Rays on Thursday. Boone repeatedly called his hitters "savages" in the batter's box while chewing out rookie plate umpire Brennan Miller during the second inning of the opener. Television microphones picked up the audio, which went viral and was being printed on t-shirts before the first game ended. Asked about the unusual expression, Boone said "Sometimes in the heat of the battle, you just kind of utter some things."STARTER SHOWCASEEvaluators figure to be tuned into starts by Toronto's Marcus Stroman and Texas' Mike Minor with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. The 28-year-old Stroman (5-10, 3.25) is set to face Detroit knowing he's likely auditioning for a number of contenders. Minor's Rangers opened the second half as wild-card hopefuls, but they have... [ More] |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 21:29 | Boone dubs Yanks 'savages' during rant in 6-2 win over Rays | Brian Anderson | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Cheslor Cuthbert | 3B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Ross Detwiler | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Floro | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Gardner | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Keller | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kennedy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Yoán Moncada | 2B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Héctor Neris | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Yadiel Rivera | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Sergio Romo | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Sale | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Soler | DH | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Ranger Suárez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Travis | 1B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Gio Urshela | 3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Verdugo | CF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Trey Wingenter | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone got fired up at a rookie umpire in a profane rant, and New York awoke from a sleepy start to rally past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 in a doubleheader opener Thursday.After Domingo Germán (12-2) gave up solo homers to his first two batters, Gio Urshela hit a tying home run in the second off Yonny Chirinos (9-5), and Gary Sánchez smashed a go-ahead 110 mph single off the glove of third baseman Yandy DÃaz during a three-run fifth. DÃaz had helped the Yankees come alive when he dropped Didi Gregorius' leadoff popup in the second for a two-base error.Boone fumed after rookie umpire Brennan Miller called Brett Gardner out on strikes in the second inning. Miller, umpiring behind the plate for the fifth time in the major leagues, had punched out Aaron Judge in the first. Gardner batted in the second after Urshela's tying, two-run homer and struck out on a 1-2 pitch.Gardner returned to the dugout, slammed his bat into the bat rack nine times, then eight times... [ More] |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 20:09 | Trout back in Angels' lineup after missing 3 games | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is back in the Los Angeles Angels lineup after missing the previous three games due to a mildly strained right calf.The two-time AL MVP will be the designated hitter Thursday when the Angels complete a four-game series against the Houston Astros. He leads the league in home runs (30) and RBIs (75) along with a .305 batting average, which is ninth.Trout suffered the injury during Sunday's game against Seattle. Prior to the injury, he had eight home runs in seven games.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 18:49 | Boone ejected, directs profane rant at rookie umpire | Brett Gardner | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Gio Urshela | 3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone went on a profane rant Thursday after rookie umpire Brennan Miller called Brett Gardner out on strikes in the second inning of a doubleheader opener against Tampa Bay.Miller, umpiring behind the plate for the fifth time in a major league game, called Aaron Judge out on strikes following DJ LeMahieu's leadoff double in the first.Gardner batted in the second after Gio Urshela's tying, two-run homer and was called out on a 1-2 pitch.Gardner returned to the dugout, slammed his bat into the bat rack nine times, then eight times into the dugout roof. Microphones caught Boone's yelling the pitch was outside mixed with profanities to Miller, an International League crew chief who made his big league debut April 20 as a call-up umpire.Miller said, "I heard you, Aaron," and when Boone persisted, the umpire ejected him. Boone then ran out and kept up the argument, getting close to Miller's face and clapping his hands for emphasis."My guys are f------ savages in that f------ box, right? And you're having a piece of s--- start to this game. I feel bad for you, but f------ get better," Boone said, going on to repeat his thoughts several times. He told Miller to "tighten it up right now, OK?"Boone was ejected for the third time this season and the seventh time in two years as a big league manager.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 17:29 | Reds place 2 more catchers on the injured list | Tucker Barnhart | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Curt Casali | C | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Farmer | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Graterol | C | Twins | Free Agent |
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are down to their fourth and fifth catchers after placing two more on the injured list on Thursday.Curt Casali went on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain that manager David Bell said could keep him out for as long as a month. Casali is expected to spend two weeks wearing a brace.Kyle Farmer was placed on the seven-day concussion list after taking two foul balls off his mask in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against the Cubs in Chicago.Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart has been out since June 28 with a right oblique strain.Juan Graterol was promoted from Triple-A Louisville and rushed to Chicago to start Wednesday's day game. The Reds shored up the position on Thursday by signing Ryan Lavarnway, one day after he was released by Yankees.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 16:09 | Braves recall Wright, bring Inciarte off injured list | Ender Inciarte | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Soroka | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Julio Teheran | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Bryse Wilson | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Wright | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Huascar Ynoa | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Kyle Wright from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Thursday night's game against the Washington Nationals.The Braves also reinstated outfielder Ender Inciarte from the 10-day injured list. Inciarte has been out since May 15 with a lumbar strain. He is starting in center field against Washington, with Ronald Acuña Jr. moving to left field.The team optioned right-handers Bryse Wilson and Huascar Ynoa to Gwinnett.Wright had a 1.99 ERA in his last five starts for Gwinnett. His promotion gives extra rest to starters Julio Teheran, who had been scheduled to start the series opener against the Nationals, and Mike Soroka.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 13:09 | Rays' Brosseau goes from undrafted to middle of MLB lineup | Guillermo Heredia | LF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Turner | 3B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Three years ago, Mike Brosseau was a college graduate surrounded by teenagers on minor league backfields in Florida. His batting gloves were tattered, his cleats falling apart and his bank account essentially empty.This week, he was batting third at Yankee Stadium, facing a Cy Young Award winner in the thick of a postseason race."I don't think anybody would admit they were thinking that would happen," Brosseau said.The thrifty, innovative Tampa Bay Rays believe they have found a hidden gem in Brosseau, an undrafted infielder from Oakland University in Michigan who signed for $1,000 — "about $600 after taxes," he noted — and bolted to the big leagues. Three weeks after his major league debut, the 25-year-old infielder has become a middle-of-the-order option for manager Kevin Cash as Tampa Bay chases the star-studded Yankees in the AL East."He forced our hand," Cash said.A slew of injuries led to Brosseau's initial call-up in late June, and in 14 games entering Thursday, he... [ More] |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 01:49 | LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Phillies play early after playing late | Madison Bumgarner | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Lucroy | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Marisnick | CF | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Noah Syndergaard | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:BACK AT ITThe Dodgers and Phillies are facing a tight turnaround after a lengthy rain delay pushed the end of Wednesday's game close to 2 a.m. early Thursday. First pitch of the series finale is set for 12:35 p.m., and then the Dodgers are set to make the cross-country flight back to Los Angeles to start a series Friday against Miami. It's been a long week for the Dodgers, who played for 5 hours, 40 minutes Sunday night in a 12-inning win over Boston.SPORT OF APPEALSAngels pitcher Noé Ramirez is appealing his three-game suspension from MLB for throwing a pitch near the head of Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick. Ramirez was punished Wednesday, a day after drilling Marisnick between the shoulder blades during a 7-2 Angels win. Marisnick was playing his first game against Los Angeles since his violent home plate collision injured catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Marisnick was suspended two games by MLB but is also appealing, and he said he hasn't... [ More] |
Thu Jul 18 2019 | 00:39 | Pumpsie Green, 1st black player on Boston Red Sox, dies | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston Red Sox infielder Elijah "Pumpsie" Green, the first black player on the last major league team to field one, has died. He was 85.The Red Sox said Green, who lived in California most of his life, died Wednesday at in a hospital in San Leandro, near Oakland; no cause of death was immediately available. The team observed a moment of silence before its game against the Toronto Blue Jays."Pumpsie Green occupies a special place in our history," Red Sox owner John Henry said. "He was, by his own admission, a reluctant pioneer, but we will always remember him for his grace and perseverance in becoming our first African-American player. He paved the way for the many great Sox players of color who followed. For that, we all owe Pumpsie a debt of gratitude."A light-hitting second baseman and shortstop, Green brought baseball's segregation era to an end of sorts when he entered a game against the Chicago White Sox as a pinch-runner for Vic Wertz on July 21, 1959 — more than... [ More] |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 22:49 | Yankees get speedy OF Terrance Gore from Royals for cash | Terrance Gore | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy outfielder Terrance Gore was traded to the New York Yankees by the Kansas City Royals for $100,000 on Wednesday.The deal was announced before New York's scheduled game against the Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to a forecast of severe inclement weather. Gore was not added to the Yankees' 40-man roster, and will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.The 5-foot-7 Gore is one of the fastest players in the majors and could be called up when major league rosters expand in September. He gives the AL East leaders a potential pinch-runner deluxe in the late innings of critical games — perhaps even come playoff time in October."Obviously, depth and obviously a guy with a lot of speed that can play a certain role for you down the stretch," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.A right-handed hitter, the 28-year-old Gore was designated for assignment by the rebuilding Royals last week. He batted .275 (14 for 51) with 13 stolen bases in 18 attempts over a career-high 37 games for Kansas City this year. He has played in 100 games over six big league seasons, going 15 for 67 (.224) with 40 steals in 49 tries.Gore swiped four bases in five attempts during the 2014 and '15 postseasons, doing his part to help the Royals win consecutive AL pennants and a World Series championship.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 22:39 | Rays-Yankees game postponed due to severe weather forecast | Dellin Betances | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Duffy | 3B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Terrance Gore | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Heller | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Cameron Maybin | RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Rain keeps interrupting the New York Yankees' sunny season.The scheduled game between the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed Wednesday night due to a forecast of thunderstorms and severe weather.Though no showers were falling yet on a humid evening in the Bronx, the game was called about 35 minutes before it was supposed to start — drawing groans from some fans scattered throughout the stands. But less than two hours later, it was pouring at Yankee Stadium as lightning flashed in the sky.The game will be made up Thursday as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. After that, Tampa Bay is not scheduled to return to New York this season."Obviously, it kind of stinks. But maybe not the worst thing," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "I kind of like the off day to freshen up the bullpen a little bit."New York leads the AL East by six games over the Rays. The teams split their first two matchups this week and the Yankees hold a 10-5 advantage in the season... [ More] |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 21:29 | Padres' Paddack loses no-hitter in 8th inning on Castro's HR | Starlin Castro | 2B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Paddack | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | César Puello | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Yadiel Rivera | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Rojas | SS | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie right-hander Chris Paddack of the San Diego Padres lost his no-hit bid when the Miami Marlins' Starlin Castro led off the eighth inning with a home run.The Padres, who played their first game in 1969, are the only team in the majors to never throw a no-hitter.Paddack opened the eighth having thrown 82 pitches. Castro lined the second pitch of his at-bat over the wall in left.Cesar Puello was the first Marlins hitter to reach first base on a throwing error by shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. to lead off the sixth inning. Yadiel Rivera walked with two outs in the inning. Paddack ended the sixth by tagging a diving Miguel Rojas on a close play at first base. The out call was upheld by a replay review of 2 minutes, 29 seconds.Paddack had struck out seven and walked one entering the eighth. The Padres led 3-1 following the homer.Paddack is pitching for the first time against the Marlins, who drafted him in 2015 and traded him to San Diego the following year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 21:29 | Rays-Yankees game postponed due to severe weather forecast | Dellin Betances | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aroldis Chapman | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Duffy | 3B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Terrance Gore | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Ben Heller | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Cameron Maybin | RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Rain keeps interrupting the New York Yankees' sunny season.The scheduled game between the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed Wednesday night due to a forecast of thunderstorms and severe weather.Though no showers were falling yet on a humid evening in the Bronx, the game was called about 35 minutes before it was supposed to start — drawing groans from some fans scattered throughout the stands. But less than two hours later, it was pouring at Yankee Stadium as lightning flashed in the sky.The game will be made up Thursday as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. After that, Tampa Bay is not scheduled to return to New York this season."Obviously, it kind of stinks. But maybe not the worst thing," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "I kind of like the off day to freshen up the bullpen a little bit."New York leads the AL East by six games over the Rays. The teams split their first two matchups this week and the Yankees hold a 10-5 advantage in the season... [ More] |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 21:09 | Padres' Paddack through 6 hitless innings vs Marlins | Chris Paddack | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | César Puello | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Yadiel Rivera | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Rojas | SS | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie right-hander Chris Paddack of the San Diego Padres has pitched six hitless innings against the Miami Marlins.The Padres, who played their first game in 1969, are the only team in the majors to never throw a no-hitter.Cesar Puello was the first Marlins hitter to reach first base on a throwing error by shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. to lead off the sixth inning. Yadiel Rivera walked with two outs in the inning. Paddack ended the sixth by tagging a diving Miguel Rojas on a close play at first base. The out call was upheld by a replay review of 2 minutes, 29 seconds.Paddack has struck out seven and walked one with 76 pitches. The Padres lead 3-0 at Marlins Park.Paddack is pitching for the first time against the Marlins, who drafted him in 2015 and traded him to San Diego the following year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 20:59 | Angels pitcher Noé Ramirez suspended for 3 games | Jonathan Lucroy | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Marisnick | CF | Astros | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels pitcher Noé Ramirez has been suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch in the area of Houston outfielder Jake Marisnick's head, and Los Angeles manager Brad Ausmus has been suspended a game and fined.Joe Torre, Chief Baseball Officer for Major League Baseball, announced the penalties Wednesday, a day after Ramirez drilled Marisnick between the shoulder blades with a 1-1 pitch in the sixth inning of the Angels' 7-2 home victory .Ramirez said he will appeal the suspension. Bench coach Josh Paul will manage the Angels on Wednesday while Ausmus serves his suspension.Ausmus said he thought his suspension was unnecessary but that since MLB thought Ramirez committed an egregious offense that he should be penalized, too."I thought three games for Noe was a little bit steep, but he still has the appeals process to go through," Ausmus said.Marisnick was playing his first game against Los Angeles since his violent home plate collision... [ More] |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 20:49 | Yankees get speedy OF Terrance Gore from Royals for cash | Terrance Gore | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy outfielder Terrance Gore was traded to the New York Yankees by the Kansas City Royals for cash on Wednesday.The deal was announced before New York's scheduled game against the Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to a forecast of severe inclement weather. Gore was not added to the Yankees' 40-man roster, and will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.The 5-foot-7 Gore is one of the fastest players in the majors and could be called up when major league rosters expand in September. He gives the AL East leaders a potential pinch-runner deluxe in the late innings of critical games — perhaps even come playoff time in October."Obviously, depth and obviously a guy with a lot of speed that can play a certain role for you down the stretch," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.A right-handed hitter, the 28-year-old Gore was designated for assignment by the rebuilding Royals last week. He batted .275 (14 for 51) with 13 stolen bases in 18 attempts over a career-high 37 games for Kansas City this year. He has played in 100 games over six big league seasons, going 15 for 67 (.224) with 40 steals in 49 tries.Gore swiped four bases in five attempts during the 2014 and '15 postseasons, doing his part to help the Royals win consecutive AL pennants and a World Series championship.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 20:49 | Kluber throws off mound for 1st time since breaking arm | Brian Anderson | 3B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians say pitcher Corey Kluber threw a successful bullpen session at Progressive Field, the right-hander's first time throwing from a mound since fracturing his right forearm on May 1.The team said the two-time Cy Young Award winner fired 20 fastballs, as scheduled, before Cleveland's game against Detroit on Wednesday.Kluber remains on the 60-day injured list and is several weeks away from potentially beginning a minor league rehabilitation assignment.Kluber was struck on his pitching forearm by a line drive off the bat of Miami's Brian Anderson at Marlins Park. The 33-year-old spent several weeks in a hard cast, and has continued to run and work on his conditioning.Kluber has a 2-3 record with a 5.80 ERA in seven starts this season. The Indians' ace won the Cy Young Award in 2014 and 2017, and finished third in the voting in 2016 and 2018.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Wed Jul 17 2019 | 20:39 | Yankees get speedy OF Terrance Gore from Royals for cash | Terrance Gore | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy outfielder Terrance Gore has been traded to the New York Yankees by the Kansas City Royals for cash.The deal was announced Wednesday before New York's scheduled game against the Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to a forecast of severe inclement weather. Gore was not added to the Yankees' 40-man roster, and will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.The 5-foot-7 Gore is one of the fastest players in the majors and could be called up when major league rosters expand in September. He gives the AL East leaders a potential pinch-runner deluxe in the late innings of critical games down the stretch — perhaps even come playoff time in October.A right-handed hitter, the 28-year-old Gore was designated for assignment by the rebuilding Royals last week. He batted .275 (14 for 51) with 13 stolen bases in 18 attempts over a career-high 37 games for Kansas City this year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |