Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish tried to take it nice and easy in his third rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday. But, after walking the first two hitters he faced for Triple-A Round Rock, he decided he might have gone too far.
It’s too early to discount the Pirates or Cardinals
Here are five reasons that it’s far too early for the Cubs to begin taking the Pirates and the Cardinals for granted.
Tex returns; Ellsbury, A-Rod, CC on schedule
The Yankees’ quest to return to full strength is almost complete.
Cheslor Cuthbert’s foul catch was so good it earned him a hug from a Yankees employee
He couldn’t help but cap-tip afterwards.
Fantasy411: Two-start hurlers for Week 7
Is your fantasy starting rotation struggling, or perhaps in need of a strikeout influx? Then consider adding these pitchers, who are all scheduled to make two starts in Week 7.
Cub reporter bears witness to history in DC
Arriving at Nationals Park on Wednesday night, I would have thought the most historic part of the night would be watching Jordan Zimmermann and Max Scherzer square off against their former clubs.
Mets downplay Syndergaard’s elbow exam
A day after the Mets revealed that Noah Syndergaard quietly had his right elbow examined earlier this month, team officials downplayed the episode as merely a precaution.
Springer’s Fenway debut fulfills lifelong dream
George Springer, who grew up just over 100 miles from Fenway Park in New Britain, Conn., started in right field for the Astros on Thursday night, fulfilling a dream.
Gennett returns after DL stint; Rivera optioned
The Brewers activated second baseman Scooter Gennett, who had been dealing with right oblique tightness, from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday.
Red-hot Cano difference-maker for Mariners
A lot of things have gone right in the first six weeks as the Mariners have blossomed into one of the hottest teams in baseball and zipped to the front of the pack in the early American League West race. But leading the way, without question, is a resurgent Robinson Cano.
No hiccups for Hanley in transition to first base
Of the early-season storylines for the Red Sox, much has been written about the emergence of Jackie Bradley Jr. and David Ortiz’s hot start. Perhaps not enough has been made of just how smooth a transition Hanley Ramirez has made to first base.
White Sox acquire righty Ranaudo from Rangers
The White Sox and Rangers hooked up on a trade Thursday that sent right-handed pitcher Anthony Ranaudo to Chicago in exchange for Minor League right-hander Matt Ball.
CarGo, Rox confident power surge will come
Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez is batting what they call a “soft” .304. How soft? On one of his hits, even Gonzalez laughed at the softness.
Rockies’ Gray ain’t afraid of no ghost
Who you gonna call?
Kid calls Ian Kennedy from school bathroom
He’s got his priorities in order.
College league team adopts wayward puppy
This puppy found a home … in our hearts.
Inbox: 3 thoughts on Scherzer; how 2016 Draft class rates
Max Scherzer tied a Major League record last night, recording just the fifth nine-inning, 20-strikeout game ever to join Roger Clemens (twice), Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson in a very exclusive club. Three things immediately came to mind.