Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.
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Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale throws 2 innings in spring debut
Boston Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale gave himself mixed reviews after his first spring training performance, an outing that ended a little earlier than originally planned. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in December, the dominant lefty gave up two runs, one of them earned, in two innings Monday against Houston.
Galvis isn’t worrying about losing starting job on Phillies
Freddy Galvis provided power at the plate and played outstanding defense at shortstop yet critics won’t let up and fans are eagerly waiting for prospect J.P. Crawford to take his spot.
Reds claim 1B Christian Walker, designate Jumbo Diaz for assignment
Jumbo Diaz threw an inning against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, in which he allowed a pair of dingers and 4 runs on 3 hits with nary a strikeout recorded. It appears those may well be the final pitches he’ll throw as a member of the Cincinnati Reds , since he was designated for assignment by the team Monday afternoon, according to The Enquirer’s Zach Buchanan.
Tanaka pitches Yankees past Pirates
A Pittsburgh Pirates’ baseball cap features an American flag in honor of the 14th anniversary of the Sept.
Rays: Over/Under .500?
The Rays had a disappointing season in 2016, despite being ranked by most analyst at or above a .500 record. With spring training starting and the 2017 season coming soon, this got me thinking, are the Rays better than a .500 team this year? To look into this I designed a projection system that uses projected team WAR , to calculate standings for the upcoming season.
Harvey makes 1st start for Mets since surgery last July
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Matt Harvey gave the New York Mets a glimpse of the dominant pitcher he’s been in the past.
Rockies’ young pitchers hit hard by Brewers; Trevor Story homers, doubles
The Rockies’ young guns got shelled Sunday afternoon in a 9-4 loss to Milwaukee. Right-handers Carlos Estevez , Ryan Castellani and James Farris suffered rough outings as the Brewers scored eight runs over their last four innings.
Yankees Soar To 9-2 With Win Against The Pirates
The Yankees upped their Spring Training record to 9-2 with a win over the Pirates today by a score of 3-2 at Boss Field. The Yankees are on a Spring Training roll.
Mariners Guillermo Heredia Will Snag The Fourth Outfield Spot
To make an early, not so ridiculous spring prediction, Guillermo Heredia will be the Mariners fourth outfielder for the Opening Day roster. Hot take or not, the Mariners 26-year-old, Heredia, has already opened a lot of eyes within the first week of spring training games.
Yankees: Jon Heyman Kicks The Organization’s Tires On Bryce Harper
The Yankees and Phillies are the most likely landing spots for Bryce Harper when he becomes a free agent following the 2018 season, according to Jon Heyman, who has a pretty good track record on these things. Should the Yankees even be thinking about the 2019 season now? Maybe so, and more than we think.
Cincinnati Reds’ right fielder Scott Schebler is looking to…
In total Schebler had a nice introductory season to the Cincinnati Reds’ fans. He batted .265 while driving in 40 after taking over right field from the traded Jay Bruce .
Lynn shackles Nats but hurts himself with mistakes
JUPITER, Fla. a Lance Lynn, making his second start of the spring on Saturday, allowed just two singles over four innings, the longest stint by a Cardinals pitcher this spring, He was not quite as efficient, however, with his fielding, making several mistakes and finally allowing an unearned run to the Washington Nationals in the third inning.
Pineda dominates with 5 straight strikeouts
One year after Michael Pineda ‘s inconsistency had the Yankees baffled, his spring debut offered a tantalizing reminder that the best may still be yet to come. Pineda was dominant as he toed the rubber against the Tigers at Publix Field on Saturday, pounding the zone to strike out five consecutive batters over two scoreless innings.
Phillies happy about settled lineup
Matt Gelb is the Phillies beat writer for the Inquirer, the Daily News, and Philly.com. A graduate of Central Bucks High School West and Syracuse University, he covered the Phillies from 2010 to 2014 with a one-year tour on the Metro desk between baseball assignments.
Colorado Rockies: Biggest Trades in Franchise History: 3-1
Aug 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Let’s take a journey back in time.
Royals begin reworking roster to expand window to compete
Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer celebrates his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Surprise, Ariz. less Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer celebrates his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Surprise, Ariz.
Wacha to work against Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. a Michael Wacha, working on three days’ rest after going just two innings at Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, will pitch for the Cardinals against a split squad of Washington Nationals Friday at the new facility housing the Nats and Houston Astros.
Tipsheet: Did Cards win by failing to pay Price?
… around Pujols as an Angel: The contract was an albatross, and Pujols was a shell of himself.” Anthony Castrovince , Sports on Earth: “( Bryce ) Harper hit a massive homer on the second pitch he saw this spring. That’s the best way to advance the …
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright pays for prospect’s rental car
Adam Wainwright is pitching in for one of the younger guys.
Royals Report: KC Pitchers Frustrate Rockies In 3-1 Win
Pitchers Chris Young and Travis Wood both made strong opening statements in their contest to win the no. 5 starter job for the KC Royals.
Hanley Ramirez nagged by sore shoulder
The Red Sox slugger was scheduled to leave camp on Friday to head to Miami to join his teammates for the start of the tournament, but that’s not the case anymore. “The most succinct way I can say it, is they’re looking to replace Hanley on their roster”.
Trevor Bauer goes three innings in first spring start
Trevor Bauer went three scoreless innings yesterday in his spring debut, a game the Indians eventually lost 7-4 to Seattle. Bauer traditionally comes to camp in great shape.
D-backs’ Ray has the strikeouts, now needs some efficiency
The problem the Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander had was staying in games long enough to make a difference, as well as giving up too many runs. Only three lefties – Madison Bumgarner, Chris Sale and David Price – had more strikeouts than the 25-year-old Ray last season.
White Sox’s Abreu to jury: I ate fake passport on way to US-Image1
Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2017. Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from the communist island.
Kane County News Briefs
Benet Academy players celebrate their 59-48 victory over Plainfield East at the Class 4A East Aurora sectional last week. The City of Aurora has taken major steps to improve and expand its emergency warning system to cover the entire community.
White Sox’s Abreu up next in Cuban ballplayer smuggling case
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is up next as a prosecution witness in the trial of a Florida sports agent and a baseball trainer accused of smuggling Cuban players from the communist island. Abreu is scheduled to testify Wednesday in the case against agent Bartolo Hernandez and trainer Julio Estrada.
Pirates Notebook: A More Relaxed Nova, and Possible Concern For Watson
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Tampa Bay Rays news and links: Corey Dickerson goes deep
Rays 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Tampa Bay Rays as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Rays 101.
Toronto Blue Jays: Where Does Dalton Pompey Fit in Their Plans?
Dalton Pompey has been one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best prospects for the past couple years. However, the young outfielder doesn’t seem to fit right now.
San Diego Padres Are The LA Angels Of The South With Six Ex-Angels In Camp
When the LA Angels took the field yesterday in Tempe they got a blast from the past staring back at them as their opponent, the San Diego Padres, had two players in their starting line-up who had played for the Angels in years past. In total the Padres have six former LA Angels on their Spring Training roster.
Philadelphia Phillies: Is this Maikel Franco’s breakout year?
The Philadelphia Phillies will be met with an interesting dilemma come the end of the 2017 season. The dilemma they will face is, whether or not they should pursue a long-term deal with third baseman, Maikel Franco.
Giants notes: No split decision for Jeff Samardzija, more hits for Christian Arroyo etc.
Jeff Samardzija had no intention of dusting off his curveball last season. He hadn’t thrown one since 2012, when he was a relief pitcher with the Chicago Cubs.
Report: MLB wants a baseball with natural tack to eliminate the need for foreign substances
… tar and sun screen. “We think we’re close now,” Mike Thompson, an executive vice president at Rawlings, told Yahoo Sports. “We’re just waiting for MLB to give us the go-ahead on when they want it.” Pitchers commonly resort to rubbing dirt, sweat, …
LA Angels Win Their Spring Training Opener
… Los Angeles Angels center fielder Ben Revere (25) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Luis Valbuena , another of the off-season signings started the game as the designated hitter. He had three at bats and ended …
Chicago Cubs: Six-man staff could help lessen staff workload
The Chicago Cubs could employ a six-man starting rotation this season, in an effort to keep both Brett Anderson and Mike Montgomery healthy all year long. The fact the Chicago Cubs like the idea of a six-man starting rotation isn’t a surprise to anyone.
Stroman, Reddick make spring debuts on .TV
As the first full week of Spring Training games gets underway, there are several matchups on tap Monday, as stars shake off the rust and prospects look to make a strong impression. There are also some key players making their spring debuts.
Hill’s remarkable journey continues in LA
Two years ago, left-hander Rich Hill went into Spring Training without a Major League job. On Sunday, he threw his first pitches for the Dodgers in a Hill’s journey is a well-documented trail of persistence and fortitude through constant physical injury and heart-wrenching personal tragedy.
Dodgers prospects provide power in win over Brewers
THE GAME: Top prospects Cody Bellinger and Alex Verdugo hit solo home runs in the eighth inning to provide the winning runs as the Dodgers took a 10-8 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale on Sunday afternoon. PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Rich Hill faced six batters in two hitless innings.
Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Colorado Rockies 6: Shipley shape = not so Bristol fashion
Arizona were held to just four hits this afternoon, while a relatively full-strength Colorado team pounded out fourteen hits off the D-backs pitchers. Things started to go wrong immediately Braden Shipley took the mound.