After receiving online death threats over his performance, Lance McCullers Jr., who has two young daughters, worked with the Astros to hire 24-hour security for his family.… Continue Reading »
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Reds place OF Hays on IL, activate OF Fraley
The Cincinnati Reds placed Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list and activated fellow outfielder Jake Fraley from the same list on Friday.… Continue Reading »
Cubs could try an opener to help starter Brown
The Cubs could use an opener on Saturday to help Ben Brown, who has struggled in the first inning so far this season, manager Craig Counsell said.… Continue Reading »
Trout set to come off IL, rejoin Angels on Friday
Angels star Mike Trout, who hasn’t played since sustaining a contusion on his surgically repaired left knee while trying to beat out an infield single on April 30, will come off IL on Friday.… Continue Reading »
Braves’ Sale fastest to reach 2,500 career K’s
Chris Sale’s 2,500th strikeout came in his 2,026th inning, the fastest time frame in which a pitcher has reached that mark.… Continue Reading »
Dodgers acquire ex-closer Diaz in trade with Reds
The Dodgers have acquired former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz from the Reds in exchange for minor leaguer Mike Villani. Diaz had 75 saves over the previous three seasons.… Continue Reading »
Manfred: Reinstating Rose, Jackson was ‘overdue’
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said his decision to reinstate Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and other deceased banned players was a matter of “baseball living up to the deal that they originally made” with Rose.… Continue Reading »
MLB purchasing equity stake in fledgling AUSL
MLB is purchasing an equity stake in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, partnering with the fledgling league that is preparing for its first four-team season and plans to expand in future years.… Continue Reading »
Email error causes Caps to address Ovi’s future
The Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL after an email was sent to season-ticket holders calling next season his last.… Continue Reading »
The Travis Hunter two-way experiment will have contract consequences: How he could earn extra cash
Massive performance-based pay? Cashing in on incentives? Franchise tag confusion? Hunter playing both ways could have interesting salary cap fallout.… Continue Reading »