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Giants claim Jose Quintana off waivers from Angels
The San Francisco Giants have claimed Jose Quintana from the Los Angeles Angels after the veteran left-hander was placed on waivers, the team announced Monday.
Ex-MLB outfielder Juan Encarnación accused of sexually assaulting daughter
A former Major League Baseball player has been accused of sexually assaulting his daughter, ESPN reported on Saturday.
Rays’ Wander Franco sets on-base record, closes in on Mantle’s streak
Tampa Bay Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco set an impressive record on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles when he reached base in his 29th straight game.
Mets Release Josh Reddick
The Mets announced that outfielder Josh Reddick has been released from his minor league contract. Reddick joined the Mets earlier this month, shortly after the Diamondbacks also released the veteran.
Former MLB player Juan Encarnacion accused of sexually assaulting daughter
Former Major League Baseball player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of committing sexual assault against his daughter, the district attorney's office in the Dominican Republic has confirmed.
Ranking Max Scherzer and MLB’s 10 Most Successful Free-Agent Signings Ever
In the final season of a seven-year, $210 million contract, Max Scherzer has already earned a place among the greatest free-agent signings in MLB history.
Dodgers have been robbed on called third strikes more than any other team
Besides being great hitters overall, the Dodgers have proven themselves to be knowledgable about where the strike zone is. Only the Yankees (517) have walked more this season than the Dodgers (497).
Criminal investigation into Trevor Bauer sent to district attorney
Hours after Major League Baseball extended its paid administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, the 30-year-old is now one step closer to potential criminal charges.
Trevor Bauer ineligible for playoffs
Trevor Bauer has almost certainly thrown his last pitch of the 2021 season. At the very least, we will not be seeing the right-hander in the playoffs.
Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave to be extended through Sept. 3
Trevor Bauer's administrative leave from the Los Angeles Dodgers will reportedly be pushed back another week, according to MLB Network's John Heyman, extending its end date to Sept. 3.
The Yankees Look Like Contenders Again. It’s Not for the Reasons You Think.
The starting point to the Yankees’ August surge makes sense: Stuck outside the playoff field, they traded for Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo at the deadline, bolstering the roster and fulfilling the franchise’s two goals of adding stars and swinging for the fences with a bunch of big boys.
Tigers expect 2021 success will lead to 2022 playoff contention
Through their first 33 game of the season, the Tigers had the worst record in the majors, a 9-24 mark that was 3 1/2 games worse than the 29th-best team in the bigs.
The 9 Most Boneheaded Decisions of the MLB Season
The Major League Baseball postseason is nearly here, and that means we're that much closer to participating in everyone's favorite pastime: eviscerating crucial October decisions that go wrong.
MLB playoffs to begin Oct. 5
The MLB postseason will start Oct. 5, the league announced Wednesday.
Here’s where all 30 farm systems rank
You know how 900 prospects line up. Now, how about their 30 farm systems?
Justin Verlander And The Qualifying Offer
It’s always been a long shot that Justin Verlander would be able to return in 2021, but Astros general manager James Click confirmed to Sean Salisbury of SportsTalk 790 AM in Houston this morning that Verlander won’t pitch for the team down the stretch (link via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle).
Angels accused of withholding information in Tyler Skaggs case
A former Los Angeles Angels employee is awaiting trial after he was charged with distributing the drugs that led to Tyler Skaggs’ death, and the team is now being accused of withholding information in the case.
How the AL East might look if Anthony Rizzo had gone to Boston
We’re a little over three weeks into Anthony Rizzo’s tenure as a Yankee, and his acquisition is one the Yankees’ organization would do all over again if they had the chance (and they’d do it with full support of the Yankee fan base as well). Since making his debut with the Yankees on July 30th, Rizzo has posted a 127 OPS+ and shown his glove is as good as the reputation that preceded it. Additionally, regardless of whether or not you believe in clutch, several of his hits have come in crucial situations in games that eventually became Yankee wins, making him an instant fan favorite.
How the Toronto Blue Jays are a team on the rise in the wrong division
The Toronto Blue Jays have a superb roster that, talent-wise, should be able to compete for the American League pennant, but at 65-58, they’re in fourth place in the American League East, and four and a half games out of the second AL Wild Card seed.
Nationals Claim Mike Ford
The Nationals announced Monday that they’ve claimed first baseman Mike Ford off waivers from the Rays and opened a spot on the 40-man roster by transferring right-hander Joe Ross from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Tampa Bay had designated Ford for assignment over the weekend.
Reds Designate Michael Feliz For Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-handed reliever Michael Feliz for assignment, as first reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. We wrote about it on Sunday evening, wondering what move that the team would make with regards to Feliz (and Tejay Antone).
Premier League confirms 16 new positive COVID-19 tests
The English Premier League hasn't yet had to postpone a match because of COVID-19 this season, but the top-flight nevertheless continues to encounter coronavirus-related issues this summer.
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera joins elite company with 500th career home run
After a long wait, Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is now finally a member of the 500 home run club.
Trea Turner apologizes to Cody Bellinger for leaving him hanging
Trea Turner apologized to Cody Bellinger on Saturday for an embarrassing moment.
Ex-Liverpool reserve keeper Andy Lonergan joins Everton
Everton and Rafa Benitez have announced veteran goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has signed for them until the end of the season.
Ex-Angels employee charged in Tyler Skaggs’ death supplied other MLB players with drugs, feds say
Federal prosecutors plan to present testimony from “approximately” five Major League Baseball players who allege they received oxycodone from a former Angels employee who faces trial in the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, according to a court filing late Friday.