But don’t forget that there’s no penalty for using your hands.
Vote: What were the best first-half plays?
So many milestones in just 14 weeks.
The Charleston RiverDogs walked off in the 10th inning after a 10-minute raccoon delay
Winning just took a little longer than usual.
Pump the break: A dozen deals in motion?
Now that we have reached the most active trading month of the season, the list of players that will end up being traded becomes more clear. Here are the most likely candidates to change uniforms by the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Papi a threat to shatter many final-season marks
From a tribute at the Fenway Park home opener to a hugfest in front of the American League dugout in the All-Star Game at Petco Park, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is putting on a final season for the ages, a swan song to beat them all.
Marrero follows Derby win with Triple-A All-Star Game honors
As Chris Marrero stood on the field at BB&T Ballpark, moments after receiving Top Star honors in the International League’s 4-2 win over the Pacific Coast League in the Triple-A All-Star Game, he turned to see two of his teammates rushing toward him, big orange coolers in tow. Marrero tried to run. But his effort wasn’t enough, as orange liquid flew through the air and drenched his back.
MLB returns to life on Friday, so the Braves are giving out an A.J. Pierzynski zombie bobblehead
A.J. Pierzombie.
Cozens couples power and athleticism
Ninety games into the Double-A season, Dylan Cozens’ 24 home runs are paired with 16 stolen bases. Only three times in Major League history has a player his size swiped that many bags throughout a 162-game schedule.
Rumor roundup: Texas eyes Pomeranz
The All-Star Game has come and gone, and with the regular-season schedule resuming on Friday, that leaves a little more than two weeks of games before the non-waiver Trade Deadline, which falls on Aug. 1 this year.
Familiar names in first-half fantasy awards
The All-Star break affords fantasy owners a terrific opportunity to take a deep breath and analyze their teams through this point in the season. As we saw during the All-Star Game presented by MasterCard, baseball is hopping with all types of tremendous talent. The following players have stood out as some of the season’s most exemplary performers, and their efforts have made them winners of our first-half fantasy awards.
Drew Brees’ No. 9 inspired by MLB legend
“Purest hitter of all time.”
Mets sign first-round Draft pick Kay
The Mets have signed the second of their two first-round picks from the 2016 Draft, Connecticut left-hander Anthony Kay, the club announced on Wednesday.
10 candidates to top DiMaggio’s streak
On this date 75 years ago, Joe DiMaggio was nearing the end of his legendary 56-game hitting streak, which began on May 15, 1941, and ended when he went hitless on July 17.
DiMaggio adds to record in doubleheader
The biggest crowd in six years flocked to Comiskey Park, and the Sunday spectators were not only there to see the hometown White Sox play in a doubleheader. Many were there solely to see what Joe DiMaggio would do next.
Rangers to activate Darvish for Saturday start
The first-place Rangers will get an immediate second-half boost to their rotation, as Yu Darvish is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list and start on Saturday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Midterm Report: Team-by-team first-half recaps
Every year by the All-Star break the shape of the Major League season has started to crystallize. Some teams come as advertised and dominate from Opening Day; others come out of nowhere. Perennial Most Valuable Player candidates play up to their billing, or falter, and fresh faces take their place.
Like Pokemon Go? Try ‘Shirsey Hunting’
Gotta catch ’em all.