Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor put on a youth skills clinic for approximately 40 members of the Cleveland Baseball Federation during the Tribe’s off-day on Thursday.
Happ outduels CC as Blue Jays edge Yanks
Edwin Encarnacion drove in a pair of runs with a third-inning single, which proved to be sufficient for J.A. Happ, whose sterling effort helped lift the Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.
107-year-old McLaurin dances with Nationals
The grandma we wish we all had.
No. 2 MLB prospect Urias debuts for LA tonight
Fans and media aren’t the only ones amped up over the promotion of Dodgers teenage pitching sensation Julio Urias to the Major Leagues, which the club announced on Thursday.
Moustakas has torn ACL, out for season
The chemistry and close bonding inside the Royals clubhouse will be tested now after the news that Mike Moustakas has a torn ACL in his right knee. Moustakas was put on the 15-day disabled list with the season-ending injury.
Boggs emotional as No. 26 retired at Fenway
During his Hall of Fame career, Wade Boggs belted 1,173 of his 3,010 hits at Fenway Park. But when the red covering was removed from the right-field façade on Thursday evening and No. 26 became visible with the other retired numbers, Boggs felt like he witnessed the final hit of his baseball life.
A-Rod happy to be back despite hitless return
The first results from Alex Rodriguez’s return to the designated-hitter slot did not wow anyone, but as the Yankees slugger continues to work on his timing, he is happy to be getting those reps at the big league level.
Weather postpones Royals opener vs. Chicago
The Royals’ game vs. the White Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of a threat of severe weather in the area.
Braves’ Olivera suspended through Aug. 1
Braves outfielder Hector Olivera was suspended 82 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Olivera’s 82-game suspension retroactively dates back to April 30 and runs through Aug. 1. The 31-year-old outfielder opted to not file an appeal.
MLB satisfied with Padres’ response to chorus mishap
Major League Baseball completed its investigation into the Padres’ handling of the national anthem Saturday night at Petco Park, concluding “that Saturday’s regrettable situation was a product of human error.”
‘We Are Baseball’ tour takes Hall of Fame on road
Rob Manfred became the first Major League Baseball Rob Manfred became the first Major League Baseball Commissioner to appear at the iconic “Field of Dreams” movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, announcing details on Thursday for a multiyear Baseball Hall of Fame Tour that will come to hundreds of North American cities starting this summer, and will be known as “We Are Baseball.”
Cole’s bat helps propel Bucs to sweep of D-backs
Until Josh Harrison hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, right-hander Gerrit Cole had supplied the Pirates’ only offense in their 8-3 win vs. the D-backs at PNC Park on Thursday.
Sizzling Jose wins 6th straight as Marlins top Rays
Jose Fernandez’s struggles in the ballpark he came to as a high schooler are a thing of the past. Fernandez struck out 12 batters and allowed only one run in Miami’s 9-1 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
Vogelsong returns to PNC Park to visit Bucs
Four days after he was hospitalized with multiple facial fractures, Ryan Vogelsong returned to PNC Park. Vogelsong visited with teammates in the Pirates’ clubhouse before watching their game against the D-backs on Thursday afternoon in a suite alongside his wife, Nicole.
Bautista files appeal of one-game suspension
Jose Bautista went through his appeals process on Thursday morning for the one-game suspension he received from Major League Baseball, but the Blue Jays do not know when an official ruling will be made.
Teixeira has cortisone shot, targeting Sunday
The Yankees expect Mark Teixeira to miss at least three games after the first baseman received another cortisone shot intended to calm the neck spasms that have been affecting his play this month.
Pitchers who rake: Cole powers Pirates
Talk about some delicious Cole slaw.