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Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2

Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated May 22 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gerrit Cole crouched behind the mound, stared at the dirt and after a 569-day absence climbed on the rubber in a major league game that mattered.
Rocket returns: Roger Clemens throws out 1st pitch to son Kody at Fenway

Rocket returns: Roger Clemens throws out 1st pitch to son Kody at Fenway

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Posted May 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roger Clemens let loose a fastball from the mound at Fenway Park again.
Anthony Volpe to start practicing at second base after José Caballero returns to shortstop

Anthony Volpe to start practicing at second base after José Caballero returns to shortstop

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted May 22 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Volpe will start working out at second base for the New York Yankees following José Caballero's recovery from a broken middle finger.
Marlins top pitching prospect Robby Snelling to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

Marlins top pitching prospect Robby Snelling to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

Alanis Thames, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, ending his season after just one major league start.
Tarik Skubal takes 'great step' in recovery from elbow surgery, throws third bullpen session

Tarik Skubal takes 'great step' in recovery from elbow surgery, throws third bullpen session

Dana Gauruder, Associated Press  |  Posted May 21 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Stubal threw another bullpen session on Thursday, his third since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani hits leadoff homer, lowers ERA to 0.73 in another 2-way gem for victorious Dodgers

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 11:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani returned to his full two-way form for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, and the results were formidable.
Trey Yesavage outduels Cam Schlittler in marquee matchup as Blue Jays top Yankees 2-1

Trey Yesavage outduels Cam Schlittler in marquee matchup as Blue Jays top Yankees 2-1

Jerry Beach, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trey Yesavage outpitched Cam Schlittler in a marquee matchup between young aces, and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the New York Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani homers on first pitch, then throws 5 sharp innings in Dodgers' 4-0 win over Padres

Shohei Ohtani homers on first pitch, then throws 5 sharp innings in Dodgers' 4-0 win over Padres

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game before throwing five sharp innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.
Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as 'Tarps Off' trend sweeps baseball world

Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as 'Tarps Off' trend sweeps baseball world

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes.
Andy Pages bests Mason Miller after an epic 9-pitch at-bat in 9th inning of Dodgers' win over Padres

Andy Pages bests Mason Miller after an epic 9-pitch at-bat in 9th inning of Dodgers' win over Padres

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 12:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Andy Pages dug in against Mason Miller and simply refused to give in. The Dodgers' young slugger fouled off three triple-digit fastballs and three 87 mph sliders from San Diego's peerless closer in an epic at-bat Tuesday night.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to return from elbow surgery Friday night against the Rays

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to return from elbow surgery Friday night against the Rays

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Posted May 19 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The long wait is nearly over for Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees.
Jazz Age style: Chisholm borrows Stanton's baggy pants, Caballero's bat to spark turnaround

Jazz Age style: Chisholm borrows Stanton's baggy pants, Caballero's bat to spark turnaround

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated May 19 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Baggy pants are in style for the Yankees' Jazz Age.
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th inning, then loses 2-1 to the Angels

Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th inning, then loses 2-1 to the Angels

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 19 - 12:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter and a one-run lead into the ninth inning Monday night.
Michael King's strong start, Mason Miller's big finish send Padres to 1-0 victory over Dodgers

Michael King's strong start, Mason Miller's big finish send Padres to 1-0 victory over Dodgers

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miguel Andujar homered off Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the first inning, Michael King struck out nine during seven sharp innings of four-hit ball, and the San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory Monday night.
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong said Monday that he regrets the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan.
Dodgers' Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from elbow in bid to return sooner

Dodgers' Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from elbow in bid to return sooner

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his elbow, general manager Brandon Gomes said.
Bobby Witt Jr. is scorching. Why can't the Royals turn it into wins?

Bobby Witt Jr. is scorching. Why can't the Royals turn it into wins?

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A couple years ago, the Kansas City Royals were in the playoffs as a wild card and won a round. With Bobby Witt Jr. signed to a lengthy contract, their future looked pretty interesting.
Dodgers think Roki Sasaki is finally on his way to realizing his potential after dominating Angels

Dodgers think Roki Sasaki is finally on his way to realizing his potential after dominating Angels

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roki Sasaki's eventful major league career finally appears to be going the way most everyone expected when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers at the start of last season.
Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge rally Mets to Subway Series win over stumbling Yankees

Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge rally Mets to Subway Series win over stumbling Yankees

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carson Benge crossed first base and the rookie raised both arms in triumph after driving in the winning run for the New York Mets in the 10th inning for the second time in five days.
Taylor's 3-run homer in 9th and Benge's bouncer in 10th rally Mets past Yankees 7-6 to take 2 of 3

Taylor's 3-run homer in 9th and Benge's bouncer in 10th rally Mets past Yankees 7-6 to take 2 of 3

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 17 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyrone Taylor tied the score with a three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, rookie Carson Benge hit a game-ending bouncer in the 10th and the New York Mets stunned the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday to take two of three from their crosstown rival in their Subway Series at Citi Field.