At some point, someone is going to break the Royals’ all-time home run record of 36, held by Steve Balboni. Could that someone be Lorenzo Cain?
Ethier out 10-14 weeks with fractured tibia
Andre Ethier has a right tibia fracture and will be sidelined 10-14 weeks.
10 Spring Training battles still up for grabs
A handful of clubs are actively deliberating on key roster spots, with final clarity still a big TBD away. Whether you’re a fantasy player or just a fan of the game, keeping tabs on the following battles should be fun as well as thrilling.
Obama: ‘Power of baseball’ to change attitudes
An American president visiting Cuba walked into a ballpark in Havana on Tuesday afternoon, and a unique chapter of history unfolded. With baseball as a fitting backdrop, two countries that long have considered the sport a vibrant part of their cultures shared moments that simply haven’t been possible for more than a half-century.
Rays have day they’ll ‘never forget’ in Cuba
Matt Moore’s glove is going to the White House. If Chris Archer is lucky, he’ll get a member of President Barack Obama’s family to respond to him on Twitter.
Manfred seeks relationship between MLB, Cuba
Commissioner Rob Manfred said during Tuesday’s historic game, which the Rays won, 4-1, against Cuba’s National Team, in Havana that he intends to work toward a relationship between Major League Baseball and Cuba and not solely wait for the political process to play out.
Choo happy to be in good place with Rangers
Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, normally the No. 2 hitter, batted leadoff against the Padres on Tuesday.
Send in the mimes: Cubs do light stretching
Cubs players never know what to expect at morning stretch, and on Tuesday, strength coach Tim Buss appeared wearing a gray T-shirt and black leggings with his face painted white similar to a mime. Then Buss was joined by another full-fledged mime, complete with a red beret, white gloves and bow tie.
Hammel, Schwarber battery works well for Cubs
Kyle Schwarber of the Cubs might be known for his bat, but on Tuesday against the Reds,
Scott Feldman’s dugout interview was suddenly interrupted by a group of Astros ninjas
They appear without warning, and show no mercy.
With Frazier behind him, Abreu poised for big year
Jose Abreu won’t complain. He says he wasn’t pitched around much in his first two seasons in Major League Baseball. Instead, he praises Adam Dunn because “his career track was good” and says that Adam LaRoche did his best to help him even though “it was kind of a down year for him because he wasn’t accustomed to being a DH.”
Ausmus: Sanchez has chance to start April 6
Anibal Sanchez has one game under his belt so far this spring. He could still have enough time left to be ready for the second game of the regular season.
Astros’ White furthers first-base case with 2-RBI day
The Astros appear to have a leader in the race to win the starting first-base job on Opening Day.
‘Power of Baseball’: Crowd of 55,000 in Cuba
Baseball delivered a day of hope and optimism and warmth on Tuesday, a day that seemed symbolic of so much more. Sometimes, a simple thing like a baseball game can be a powerful tool of love and respect, especially when it stands in stark juxtaposition to the awfulness half a world away.
Historic day in Cuba filled with thrills
On Tuesday, U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro made history. The two dignitaries exchanged pleasantries, joined the packed stadium for a moment of silence for the victims in Tuesday’s tragic terrorist attack in Belgium, and took in a ballgame between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team at iconic Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana’s most famous stadium, as the world watched. No sitting U.S. president has visited Cuba since Calvin Coolidge 88 years ago, and the significance of this moment was lost on no one.
Norris exits start in first inning with injury
Daniel Norris’ latest test for the fifth spot in the Tigers’ rotation ended in the first inning, when he left Tuesday’s start against the Blue Jays with an injury.
Yost: Royals’ secret ingredient is chemistry
There will be attempts to imitate the 2015 Kansas City Royals. When you win the World Series, imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery.