Alek Manoah’s Slider Is the Key to His and the Blue Jays’ Success The 24-year-old has emerged as one of the best pitchers with one of the nastiest pitches in the American League. Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2022
MLB fans had so many memes for Bobby Bonilla Day as the Mets pay him again MLB fans celebrated Bobby Bonilla Day with all the memes. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2022
9 active MLB players (Shohei Ohtani!) who, like Bobby Bonilla, got deferred money Some big names have gotten deferred money on their contracts like Bonilla did with the Mets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2022
A reminder that Bobby Bonilla gets paid every year by another MLB team besides the Mets Everyone makes fun of the Mets, but another franchise is paying Bonilla in retirement. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2022
Cubs players, manager react to Rob Manfred’s MLB robo-ump plans Cubs catcher Yan Gomes, who is opposed to an automated strike zone, says the “best thing in baseball” is the human element. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2022
Power display — especially three homers from Michael Perez — carries Pirates over Brewers PITTSBURGH — Somewhere between impossible and a suggestion to seek medical help rests what transpired Thursday during the Pirates’ 8-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge earns starting spot in All-Star Game, leads AL in votes NEW YORK — The first phase of MLB All-Star Game voting has concluded, and Aaron Judge led all American League players. Under this new system, Judge has automatically earned a starting spot in the game thanks to winning Phase 1. Braves’ outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will join Judge, as he… Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022
MLB thinks ‘robo-umps’ could automate pitch counts by 2024 It's part of a broader shift to speed up the pace of the game and draw in more viewers for a league that's been in steep decline. Input · Jun 30, 2022
July Sports Betting Calendar: NBA Summer League, The Open Championship and MLB All-Star Week No NBA or NHL playoffs? No problem. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022
SI:AM | New-Look Astros, Same Results These aren't the same Astros you’re used to hating but they’re winning games just the same. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2022
Yooooo, Rob Manfred: Hurry the heck up with the robot umps! The MLB boss has some good news about robot umps. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022
Padres Mike Clevinger’s strange happy feet on the mound had MLB fans making jokes He can dance if he wants to. He can leave his friends behind. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022
MLB may introduce robot umpires with an automated ball-strike zone by 2024 Baseball fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see robot umps. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022
Bryan Reynolds’ three-homer game carries Pirates to wacky win in Washington WASHINGTON — Here’s guessing Bryan Reynolds won’t soon forget his first-ever three-homer game, an incredible performance by the Pirates center fielder on Wednesday afternoon that showed much the old Reynolds has returned and whatever it was that was here for the first two months of the season has exited stage… Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022 MLB's All-Star Game thank you to L.A.: $6 million for the community LOS ANGELES — In 2020, when the pandemic forced postponement of the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers and Major League Baseball nonetheless honored a commitment to deliver almost $2 million worth of community benefits.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2022 Kinsler to Manage Team Israel at 2023 World Baseball Classic The four-time MLB All-Star played for Israel in the Tokyo Games.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2022 Tatis Jr. Shares Timeline for Return From Broken Wrist The Padres shortstop took another step in his recovery process.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 St. Pete mayor reopens talks on future of Rays stadium site The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, is reopening talks about the future of the Tropicana Field site where baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays play their home games
Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2022 Manfred Said It’s ‘Ridiculous’ People Think He Hates Baseball He touched on some of the criticisms and hate he has gotten recently.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2022 Freddie Freeman’s Love for Atlanta Shouldn’t Alienate Los Angeles He is an emotional guy who cares deeply about his organization. Isn’t that what fans want from a star player?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2022 The 12 most embarrassingly bad calls by MLB umps in the month of June These were all REALLY bad. Yikes.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022 Giants get back on track with series-opening win vs. Tigers SAN FRANCISCO — With a day off and Carlos Rodón on the hill, the Giants regained their footing in the first of two games against the Detroit Tigers.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022 Vinnie Pasquantino hitless in MLB debut as Kansas City Royals fall to Texas Rangers KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vinnie Pasquantino will have to wait at least another day to get his first major-league hit. And the Kansas City Royals will need an additional sunrise before getting the chance to end their latest losing streak.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022 Jorge Polanco rejoins Twins after stint on injured list CLEVELAND — Jorge Polanco spent two weeks on the 10-day injured list, his first time sidelined that way in his nine MLB seasons.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2022 Senate Judiciary Committee Questions MLB’s Antitrust Exemption The letter by the Judiciary Committee marks the first substantial step taken by the federal government to question the legality of MLB’s exemption.