Red Sox manager John Farrell said Sunday that he believes Hanley Ramirez is a “completely different” player than he was last year.
Rehabbing Bailey ready for next step
As his efforts to come back from Tommy John surgery continue, Reds pitcher Homer Bailey has progressed out of extended spring in Arizona and is ready to begin a rehab assignment.
Kang ready to begin rehab assignment
Jung Ho Kang is almost ready to rejoin the Pirates. The Bucs announced on Sunday that Kang, who spent the entire offseason recovering from left knee surgery, will begin a Minor League rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. It’s a major step toward Kang’s highly anticipated return, the final part of the grueling rehab process.
Today’s starting lineups: April 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Chisenhall, Brantley to be activated soon from DL
On Sunday, Tribe manager Terry Francona noted that right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall is scheduled to be activated from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday, barring any setbacks in his rehab. Left fielder Michael Brantley, who will likely play in consecutive games at some point this week, does not appear to be far behind.
deGrom gets good news on newborn, throws BP
The outlook for Jacob deGrom’s newborn baby has improved, Mets manager Terry Collins said Sunday morning, in a piece of “tremendous news” for deGrom and his family.
Marte’s sprint lights up Statcast measurements
Ketel Marte flashed his speed in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Yankees, catching everyone except Mariners third-base coach Manny Acta off guard when he scored all the way from first on a single to center by Robinson Cano for a key run in the fifth inning. But just how fast was Marte on the play?
Darvish continues to progress in rehab on arm
Rain forced Yu Darvish to throw his live batting practice session indoors on Sunday, but pitching coach Doug Brocail was still pleased with the results.
Orioles-Rangers game postponed due to inclement weather
The Rangers’ game with the Orioles, scheduled for 2:05 p.m. CT on Sunday, has been postponed until June 20. The time for the rescheduled game has not been determined. Sunday’s game was called off because of moderate to heavy rain that swept through North Texas and was forecast to continue through Monday.
Leyland reflects on Tigers’ resurrection in 2006
Baseball came back to Detroit, 10 years ago Sunday. That’s an odd thing to say, I suppose, on the anniversary of a 10-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians before 19,126 fans at Comerica Park. But to those who followed the Tigers’ journey that year, from local and national afterthought to American League champions, that was the day everything changed.
Upton’s last lick in 14th wins it straightaway
Melvin Upton, Jr.’s two-out, two-run homer in the 14th inning gave the Padres to a 5-3 walk-off win over the D-backs on Saturday night at Petco Park to even the weekend series at a game apiece.
Miller exits in 2nd inning with cuts on finger
D-backs starter Shelby Miller left in the second inning of Saturday night’s game in San Diego with cuts on both knuckles of his right index finger, which he scraped on the mound during a follow through.
Giants back Cueto’s gem, hold off Dodgers
Johnny Cueto wasn’t quite perfect Saturday night, but his performance was enough for the Giants to down the Dodgers, 4-3, and even the weekend series.
Harper, Scherzer send Nats to 7th straight win
Max Scherzer and Bryce Harper led the Nationals to an easy 8-1 win over the Phillies Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, their seventh straight victory.
Harper finds Philly’s confines friendly
When Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper gets locked in at the plate, it’s scary. The Phillies know this first hand. On Saturday night, Harper went 2-for-3, hit a home run and knocked in three runs during an 8-1 victory at Citizens Bank Park.
Grandal KOs perfecto, makes juggling grab
Yasmani Grandal made a play on a foul popup a little more interesting than needed.
Bad spell tops Saturday’s best GIFs
Here are the Top 6 GIFs from Saturday’s games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.