Bartolo Colon can’t stop hitting.
Ali wowed Giants during Spring Training visit
Mostly, clubhouse visitors come and go. However, the morning when Muhammad Ali stopped by before a Giants’ Spring Training workout at Scottsdale Stadium remains lodged in the memories of those who saw him.
Mariners promote top pitching prospect Diaz
Edwin Diaz, the Mariners’ top-rated pitching prospect, was recalled from Double-A Jackson on Saturday to help bolster a bullpen that has been heavily taxed in recent days.
Teixeira hits DL with cartilage tear in knee
First baseman Mark Teixeira was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right knee articular cartilage tear, the latest setback in what is quickly becoming a forgetful 2016 season.
Dude, where’s my car? Check center field
Life’s hard for a rookie.
Healthy again, Joba set to come off DL
Indians reliever Joba Chamberlain worked through a 20-pitch mound session on Saturday afternoon. He’s close to coming off the disabled list, where he had a strained left intercostal muscle.
Jason Hammel gave himself the lead with a two-out single that bounced off second base
Runs are runs.
Marlins remember meeting boxing legend Ali
Muhammad Ali’s presence remains at Marlins Park. One reminder is on a plaque in the team’s clubhouse, which quotes “The Greatest” saying: “Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”
Longoria: Muhammad Ali ‘transcends sport’
Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74 on Friday. Rays players were not alive when Ali fought, but they knew enough about “The Greatest” to understand the impact of his death.
Dusty remembers Ali: ‘Tremendous loss’
Dusty Baker compared himself to a little kid, in awe and at a for loss words, when he spent time around Muhammad Ali.
Hinch honored to have met iconic Ali
A.J. Hinch had one encounter with Muhammad Ali during the 1996 U.S. Olympics in Atlanta that the Astros manager calls, “one of the highlights of my life.”
Perkins progressing with bullpen sessions
Twins closer Glen Perkins took a big step in his recovery from his left shoulder strain on Saturday, as he threw a 33-pitch bullpen session without any issues and is hopeful to start a rehab assignment next weekend.
Tropeano lands on DL with shoulder tightness
Nick Tropeano, a late scratch from his scheduled Saturday start at PNC Park, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with tightness in his shoulder, becoming the fifth Angels starting pitcher currently tending to an injury.
Cards won’t rush Reyes to Majors
Unless need forces a change to the organization’s plans, the Cardinals do not intend to rush top prospect Alex Reyes to the Majors this season.
Castro back from illness, behind plate for Astros
After missing the previous four game with an illness, catcher Jason Castro was back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Athletics.
Donaldson day to day with jammed thumb
Third baseman Josh Donaldson was held out of the Blue Jays’ lineup on Saturday afternoon because of a jammed thumb on his right hand.
Arroyo improving, eyeing rehab stint in July
It looks like Nationals right-hander Bronson Arroyo is from far from finished. In early May, he was throwing sidearm because of shoulder issues. Now, he is able to throw from the three-quarter arm slot.