Astrosโ Justin Verlander on pitcher injuries: โItโs a pandemic...โ
The Houston Astros are far from the only team to suffer pitching injuries in baseball, but after a week where three high-profile pitchers went down with elbow problems, both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association released statements about the rash of injuries.
Pitchers Gรฉnesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramรญrez of New York Mets suspended 3 games each
Pitchers Gรฉnesis Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays and Yohan Ramรญrez of the New York Mets have been suspended for three games each by Major League Baseball for their actions in separate games and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was banned for one game.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the playersโ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor.
Trevor Bauer says he will pitch against Yankees for Mexican team in exhibition game
Trevor Bauer says he will pitch for the Mexican team Diablos Rojos in their Sunday exhibition game with the New York Yankees as the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner attempts to return to the majors for the first time in three years.
Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Martรฉ suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug test
Noelvi Martรฉ, a 22-year-old infielder who is the Cincinnati Redsโ top prospect, has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season following a positive test under Major League Baseballโs drug program.
A's release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House
The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the clubโs planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House.
Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries
Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he and other team employees fabricated injuries to create open roster spots.
MLB is widening the runner's lane to first, changing a rule that has caused World Series controversy
Major League Baseball is widening the runnerโs lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory, changing a more than century-old rule that caused World Series controversy over possible interference calls.
Yankees get Soto from Padres. Ohtani and Yamamoto still up for grabs as winter meetings end
Juan Soto found a new home with the New York Yankees as the winter meetings ended, while Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were still up for grabs as team officials headed home with the bulk of their business yet to be done.
Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were both unanimous selections for MLBโs Rookie of the Year awards on Monday night, with Henderson winning the honor in the American League and Carroll earning the National League award.
Domingo Germรกn cut by Yanks 5 months after perfect game, 3 months after starting alcohol treatment
Domingo Germรกn became a free agent when he refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the New York Yankees, five months after he pitched Major League Baseballโs 24th perfect game and three months after he entered alcohol abuse treatment.
Astros reliever Abreu appeals suspension for throwing at Garcรญa, is eligible for ALCS Game 6
Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu has appealed the two-game suspension he was given by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Adolis Garcรญa of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Astrosโ Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at Garcรญa
Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was suspended for two games and fined by Major League Baseball, which said he intentionally threw at Adolis Garcรญa of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
MLB takes responsibility for decision that revoked Jim McIngvaleโs first pitch opportunity
Major League Baseball has released a statement taking responsibility for the decision which revoked Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvaleโs opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at this past weekendโs ALDS matchup between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins.
Neris denies using homophobic slur, does not expect discipline for incident against Mariners
Houston Astros pitcher Hector Neris once again denied using a homophobic slur and said he does not expect to be disciplined by Major League Baseball for his part in a benches-clearing incident against the Seattle Mariners this week.
Manfred says big Oakland turnout doesn't change 'decade worth of inaction'
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that one big turnout by Oakland Athletics fans doesnโt change โa decade worth of inaction,โ as he defended earlier comments about the โreverse boycottโ held in protest of the teamโs proposed move to Las Vegas.