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Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting "sit down, boy!" at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches' clearing scrum a night earlier.
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
The Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing and multiple ejections.
Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead
Tom Withers, Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
Rookies are prone to mistakes. Cooper Ingle made a big one he may never forget.
Shohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest
The Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said.
A bat flip, a shout of 'Venezuela' and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on
The Associated Press | Posted June 29 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras knows the people back home in his native Venezuela are hurting as they try to deal with the fallout from a pair of massive earthquakes that left hundreds dead.
Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves' franchise record
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted June 29 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week, although if he wanted that to seem impressive to local fans, he probably picked the wrong city to play in.
Sonny Gray loses no-hit bid against Yankees in 8th but Red Sox rally in 10th to finish 4-game sweep
Doug Alden, Associated Press | Updated June 28 - 11:44 p.m. | Save Story
Sonny Gray was almost overloaded with reasons to celebrate.
Red Sox rally past Yankees 5-4 in 10 innings to complete 4-game sweep after Gray loses no-hit bid
Doug Alden, Associated Press | Updated June 28 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff
The Associated Press | Updated June 28 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television.
White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game
Sarah Trotto, Associated Press | Updated June 27 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.
Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted June 27 - 5:19 a.m. | Save Story
Carlos Mendoza is out. Just like Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil.
Padres' Walker Buehler beats the Dodgers for the first time after nearly a decade in Blue
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted June 26 - 11:59 p.m. | Save Story
Walker Buehler usually pitched superbly against the San Diego Padres during the near-decade he spent wearing Dodger Blue.
Angels fire GM Perry Minasian midway through a 6th straight disappointing season in his tenure
Mike Digiovanna And Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 11:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership.
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Team owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Carlos Mendoza has been fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets and replaced by Andy Green. Last-place New York was 34-47 halfway through a miserable season, 15 games behind NL East-leading Atlanta and 9 1/2 games back of the final NL wild-card berth. Mets owner Steve Cohen had high expectations for a team without a World Series title since 1986. The club opened the season with baseball's highest payroll at $358 million and was projected to pay an additional $124 million in luxury tax. A former major league infielder, Green had been working in the Mets' front office running the farm system. He was given the title of interim manager for the rest of the season.
Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby
Mike Digiovanna, Associated Press | Posted June 26 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.
MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.
MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted June 26 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
James Clark is a young man with enticing options on his baseball horizon.
Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Posted June 25 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted June 25 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.
