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Price won’t treat Bumgarner ‘any different’
Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner is an imposing figure, whether he’s on the mound or at the plate. Red Sox lefty David Price is well aware of his offensive prowess.
#ASGWorthy Springer in need of votes
Despite ranking second among all Major League position players in WAR entering Tuesday (according to BaseballReference.com), Astros outfielder George Springer was not among the top 15 vote-getters among American League outfielders in the second update of the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot released Tuesday.
Shields joins White Sox, excited to be in Chicago
James Shields has joked with friends and teammates in the past that it seems like he’s getting traded every year. This latest batch of rumors actually came to fruition, with the right-hander moving from the Padres to the White Sox on Saturday in exchange for Minor Leaguers Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatis Jr. Shields met with the media prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the Nationals.
Pipeline preview: Newcomb set to take mound for Double-A Mississippi
Braves No. 2 prospect Sean Newcomb is among the prospects to watch Wednesday in Minor League action. Newcomb is set to start for Double-A Mississippi against Tennessee.
MLB family ties strong among Draft prospects
The sons of two current National League managers, a Hall of Famer, a 500 Home Run Club member, a former NBA big man, two top college baseball coaches and one key participant in a classic Major League Baseball moment will be among the annual long list of legacies waiting to be chosen when the 2016 MLB Draft gets started on Thursday. Here’s a look at some familiar names expected to be called in coming days:
Bucs’ Taillon will make MLB debut Wednesday vs. Mets
Jameson Taillon, Pittsburgh’s No. 4 prospect and the No. 49 prospect in baseball according to MLBPipeline.com, will be called up to make his MLB debut as Wednesday night’s starter against the Mets at PNC Park.
Felix wearing walking boot, going stir crazy
Sitting at his locker in the corner of the Mariners clubhouse with a walking boot covering his strained right calf, Felix Hernandez acknowledged he’s growing a little stir crazy a week into his first stint on the 15-day disabled list since 2008.
MLB, ASA/USA Softball host OKC Play Ball event
Kelan Jackson immediately took the challenge. His hand shot in the air. The fifth-grader from Spring Creek Elementary in Oklahoma City had a question for Team USA softball pitcher Jessica Moore.
Teixeira opts for treatment instead of surgery
Unfortunately for Mark Teixeira, cartilage doesn’t heal on its own.
O’s Hall of Famer Palmer offers tips to success
Legendary Orioles pitcher and Hall of Famer Jim Palmer has published an autobiography entitled “Nine Innings to Success,” which details his approach to achieving success.
JBJ moves into starting OF spot in AL voting
Jackie Bradley Jr. has joined the American League outfield leaders in the ongoing 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot voting to put Boston on course to have three starters at next month’s 87th All-Star Game presented by MasterCard. And keep a close eye on fellow Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts as a key gainer in the latest weekly update.
Yanks show pluck; DiMaggio notches 3 hits
The Yankees’ 11 to 7 victory over the St. Louis Browns before 2,394 persons at Sportsman’s Park on Saturday was an important one for the visiting team, which still has grand plans for the 1941 Major League Baseball season.
Rangers fueled by talented young trio
What really makes the Rangers so much fun to watch are the three kids: 21-year-old outfielder Nomar Mazara, 22-year-old second baseman Rougned Odor and 23-year-old infielder Jurickson Profar.
The little-known but awesome story of professional baseball’s first father-son battery
Playing catch with dad, and then some.
Hollywood Story: Rox roll in LA on HR, gem
Tyler Chatwood fired a one-hitter for eight innings and Trevor Story slugged a three-run homer as the Rockies coasted to a 6-1 win over the Dodgers Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
Schultz, Berrios among top prospect performers Monday
Rays No. 18 prospect Jaime Schultz was among the top prospect performers on Monday.