The film “Henry & Me” premiered in Manhattan on Monday, and it’s about and features Yankees past and present, including Babe, Mickey, Reggie, Yogi, Thurman, Mariano, Joe Girardi, Willie Randolph and more.
Marlins are good and not going away anytime soon
As much as we’ve focused on the Nationals and Braves, as much as we wanted to see if the Phillies had one last run in them, the Marlins have kept going.
Pirates mourn passing of longtime scout
Longtime Pirates scout Elmer Gray died Monday at the age of 91. He began working with the Pirates in 1984 and helped build the playoff teams of the early 1990s. Prior to joining the Pirates, Gray was a member of the Reds organization.
Twins opt to end Buxton’s Minor League season
Outfielder Byron Buxton, ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect by MLB.com, is expected to be held out of Minor League action for the rest of the season after suffering a concussion in an outfield collision Wednesday, Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Monday.
Butler, Royals set sights on earning No. 1 seed
The way Billy Butler figures it, why should the Royals just settle for winning the American League Central? Why not improve their potential playoff position as well?
Dunn addresses possible retirement again
Adam Dunn spoke to MLB.com on Saturday about the distinct possibility that this could be the final season of his 14-year, 459-homer career. Dunn addressed that topic again on Monday to a larger group of media, echoing some of the same points.
No timetable for Zimmerman’s return to Nats
It’s been almost a month since Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman suffered a Grade 3 hamstring strain, and the only thing he has done since that time is work out on an underwater treadmill. There is no timetable as to when he will start baseball activities.
Nats add outfielder Schierholtz on Minors deal
The Nationals bolstered their outfield depth on Monday by signing veteran Nate Schierholtz to a Minor League contract and optioning him to Triple-A Syracuse.
Felix good to go for Friday’s start in Boston
Mariners ace Felix Hernandez said Monday his hip is fine after taking a one-hopper off the bat of Ian Kinsler in the fourth inning of his last start on Saturday in Detroit.
McCutchen takes swings, on verge of return
Andrew McCutchen expects to be back in the Pirates’ lineup Tuesday, the first day he is eligible to be activated off the 15-day disabled list.
Rizzo, Baez crush Mets behind stellar Hendricks
Rookie Kyle Hendricks logged seven solid innings, while Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez belted homers to help the Cubs earn a 4-1 win over the Mets on Monday at Citi Field.
Baez having a blast while learning on the job
In Javier Baez’s first 12 games in the big leagues, he struck out 20 times, had 13 hits, including four home runs, and zero walks. That changed on Sunday when the hard-swinging Cubs rookie drew two walks against the Mets and he also belted a mammoth two-run homer in Monday’s 4-1 win.
Braves sweep aside doubters with big weekend
Anybody who had written off the Atlanta Braves as postseason contenders had all weekend to consider a retraction.
Cuddyer’s cycle highlights Rockies’ nightcap rally
Michael Cuddyer hit for the cycle and drove in three runs as the Rockies erupted late for a 10-5 victory over the Reds in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader. The Rockies won the first game on a walk-off home run by Drew Stubbs.
Cuddyer hits for second career cycle
On his first day back after missing 60 games with a fractured left shoulder, Rockies veteran Michael Cuddyer hit for the seventh cycle in club history Sunday night against the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader.
Minor outduels Lester as Braves sweep A’s
A rejuvenated and confident Mike Minor delivered the seven sparkling innings that helped the Braves complete a three-game sweep with Sunday night’s 4-3 win over the A’s. Justin Upton and Chris Johnson provided the necessary offensive contributions with a pair of home runs surrendered by Jon Lester.
Nationals don’t plan on changing closers
After Rafael Soriano’s recent struggles continued with a blown save in the Nationals’ 6-5 win over the Pirates on Sunday, manager Matt Williams gave his veteran closer a vote of confidence.