Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases in MLB's future Major League Baseball is considering a pitch clock for next year along with shift limits, larger bases and restrictions on pickoff attempts The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week 15 Look for multi-purpose players as we head toward All-Star break. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2022
Cubs’ Matt Swarmer optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Daniel Norris activated; Kyle Hendricks has long road ahead Cubs rookie Ethan Roberts underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022
Blue Jays fire manager Charlie Montoyo The manager ax found another victim on Wednesday, as the Blue Jays’ Charlie Montoyo became the third skipper to be fired this season. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022
Ranking past 15 No. 1 overall MLB draft picks, from top tier (Bryce Harper) to too soon to tell (Adley Rutschman) to mistakes (Brady Aiken) BALTIMORE — For the second time in four years, the Orioles have the first choice in the MLB draft. Their most recent No. 1 overall pick came in 2019, when Baltimore decided to shape its rebuild around catcher Adley Rutschman, who has helped spark the Orioles’ recent turnaround with his… Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022
Angels’ Raisel Iglesias blows 9th-inning lead in stunning loss to Orioles BALTIMORE — The Angels welcomed back Mike Trout and Reid Detmers on Friday night. The Orange County Register · Jul 9, 2022
Jay Groome ‘on a mission’ as Red Sox prospect continues to dream for big-league opportunity PORTLAND, Maine — Jay Groome learned a valuable lesson as he worked back from the Tommy John surgery he had in 2018: Patience. Boston Herald · Jul 4, 2022
JP Sears holds A’s scoreless over five-plus innings as Yankees beat Oakland to pick up 55th victory of season NEW YORK — The Yankees came into the season knowing that pitching depth would be a determining factor for them. Last night, they dipped into and tested it. JP Sears passed with flying colors. The left-hander pitched just over five scoreless innings in his second major-league start as the Bombers… Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
Angels reliever Archie Bradley suffers broken elbow during fight ANAHEIM, Calif. — A day after nine members of the Angels were suspended for their roles in Sunday’s fight against the Mariners, the team revealed that Archie Bradley will suffer the most. The Orange County Register · Jun 29, 2022
Sam McDowell: Three quick thoughts on Carlos Santana trade, Vinnie Pasquantino call-up to KC Royals The Kansas City Royals traded the hottest hitter in their lineup Monday, a move almost universally praised, and that tells you a lot about where they are right now. Or maybe it just suggests something about the potential of a prospect. Or maybe it’s both. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022
Rangers have two huge questions in their starting rotation, few clear answers in sight ARLINGTON, Texas– The Rangers contemplate heading into the three-week run-up to the All-Star break, which will likely to determine the ultimate direction the season takes, without a No. 5 starter. Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022
How optioning Caleb Kilian affects the Cubs rotation The Cubs recalled right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. in a corresponding move. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022
Cubs option Adrian Sampson to trim roster to 13-pitcher limit, recall Nelson Velazquez MLB and the players’ union twice pushed back the 13-pitcher limit amid injury concerns coming out of a short spring training. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2022
Adley Rutschman’s first RBI at Camden Yards, Dean Kremer’s scoreless start give Orioles 1-0 win over Rays BALTIMORE — Based on his accomplished amateur and minor league career, it figured that when Adley Rutschman started hitting, he would do so in bunches. The evidence appears to be building. Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 17, 2022 Phillies hold off Nationals, 5-3, for third straight win WASHINGTON — Two outs into the seventh inning of the opener of a doubleheader Friday, César Hernández surprised the Phillies by bunting for a hit.
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022 Padres make history in win over Cubs on milestone night for Manny Machado CHICAGO — The Padres weathered their first real pitching predicament of the season Wednesday night.
Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022 SF Giants trade for new catcher, send catcher Joey Bart back to the minors Joey Bart is headed back to the minor leagues.
Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022 Sam McDowell: Royals’ decision on Carlos Santana and Vinnie Pasquantino comes down to one question The Royals had scored two runs in the eighth inning Monday, coming back to tie a game in Cleveland, and after putting a couple of additional runners on base, the rally had reached its crescendo.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022 ‘Like a brother’: Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers features MLB debuts, reunions Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel, who both made their MLB debuts this month, have been teammates since 2018.
Chicago Tribune · May 29, 2022 Cubs face injured-list decisions on left-hander Wade Miley and outfielder Seiya Suzuki CHICAGO — Injury issues are not going away for the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022 Cubs’ Wade Miley returns to Cincinnati; Reds to recognize his 2021 season Lefty Wade Miley spent two seasons with the Reds before the Cubs claimed him off waivers this winter.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 17, 2022 Bryce Harper plans to be back in the Phillies’ lineup soon, but a return to the field has ‘a little ways to go’ PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper plans to return to the Phillies’ lineup sometime this week, after his right elbow remained sore enough Tuesday from Sunday’s platelet-rich plasma injection to sideline him for a second straight game.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2022 Cubs rookie Alfonso Rivas inspiring confidence with bat, glove Cubs first baseman Alfonso Rivas had two clutch two-run hits in San Diego, his hometown.
Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022 Padres hit three homers but drop series finale against Cubs SAN DIEGO — That was a lot to take in on a Wednesday afternoon.
Sports Illustrated · May 10, 2022 George Kirby, Alek Thomas Among Young Players Worth Adding Here are six recent call-ups that have become fantasy relevant right away.