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Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen's head

Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen's head

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López has been suspended three games and fined for throwing at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.
Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies

Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted April 16 - 11:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers' seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Ian Harrison, Associated Press  |  Updated April 16 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider wasn't looking for a feel-good moment. He wanted a win.
Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt goes to hospital after foul ball in Mets-Twins game hits him in head

Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt goes to hospital after foul ball in Mets-Twins game hits him in head

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated April 16 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Veteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital for further examination on Wednesday after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball in Minnesota.
Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Ian Harrison, Associated Press  |  Updated April 16 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, Chris Bassitt pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Spencer Strider's return from elbow surgery by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Wednesday.
Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson's legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking color barrier

Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson's legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking color barrier

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated April 16 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

and outside, too.
Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez shows improvement in left field and then delivers at the plate, too

Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez shows improvement in left field and then delivers at the plate, too

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Martian is tracking down fly balls on Mother Earth.
What is Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball and why is it always on April 15?

What is Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball and why is it always on April 15?

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated April 15 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jackie Robinson's legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the 78th anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history

Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history

Will Graves, Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

From the moment they heard their names called out by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, Paul Skenes and Henry Davis were destined to make history.
It's a boy! Phillies slugger Bryce Harper uses blue bat to signal creative baby gender reveal

It's a boy! Phillies slugger Bryce Harper uses blue bat to signal creative baby gender reveal

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

and he did it with a blue bat.
Injury-prone Rockies DH Kris Bryant heads to IL for 9th time since joining the team in 2022

Injury-prone Rockies DH Kris Bryant heads to IL for 9th time since joining the team in 2022

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant has landed on the 10-day injured list with a bad back, the latest in a series of health issues that have resulted in nine IL stints since 2022.
Rockies manager Bud Black's commute to Dodger Stadium interrupted by Southern California earthquake

Rockies manager Bud Black's commute to Dodger Stadium interrupted by Southern California earthquake

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black had his commute to Los Angeles interrupted Monday by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Southern California.
Yankees' Aaron Judge to be US captain at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Yankees' Aaron Judge to be US captain at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated April 14 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Appointed U.S. captain for next year's World Baseball Classic, Aaron Judge will be playing for more than himself and his teammates.
Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs $500-million, 14-year deal to stay in 'second house'

Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs $500-million, 14-year deal to stay in 'second house'

Ian Harrison, Associated Press  |  Updated April 14 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Calling Canada his "second house," slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed his $500-million, 14-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
Tommy Helms, a Reds second baseman who later managed in Pete Rose's place in 1988-89, dies at 83

Tommy Helms, a Reds second baseman who later managed in Pete Rose's place in 1988-89, dies at 83

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tommy Helms, the slick-fielding infielder for the Cincinnati Reds who was the 1966 NL Rookie of the Year and had two short stints as the team's manager, has died. He was 83.
If baseball's season were as short as football's, the conversation about parity would be different

If baseball's season were as short as football's, the conversation about parity would be different

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted April 14 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine this scenario: With two games left in the season, the Los Angeles Angels lead the AL West by a half-game, needing just one victory over second-place Texas to clinch a remarkable worst-to-first division title and their first postseason berth since 2014.
Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers

Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers

Mike Digiovanna, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 12:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder

Fan reaches into Mike Trout's glove to snatch a catch from Angels outfielder

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 12 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fan grabbed the ball out of Mike Trout's glove after the Los Angeles Angels star reached into the right field stands Saturday night to make what appeared to be a great catch against the Houston Astros.
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Posted April 12 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ken Griffey Jr.'s wife, Melissa, asked if he could do some chores around the house this weekend.
Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers' lineup after missing 9 games with ankle injury from shower slip

Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers' lineup after missing 9 games with ankle injury from shower slip

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated April 11 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman came off the injured list Friday after missing nine games with a right ankle injury that resulted from slipping in the shower at home.