Bleacher ReportDavid Ortiz Dominican Republic Prosecutor: David Ortiz Was Not Intended Target of ShootingBleacher Report - Scott PolacekAttorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez, who is the Dominican Republic's lead prosecutor, said Wednesday David Ortiz was shot on June 9 because of a case of mistaken identity. Danica Coto of the Associated
Bleacher ReportJohn Cena Video: John Cena Pays Up on Bet Made with Logan Allen After Making Padres DebutBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThe San Diego Padres and Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune shared interviews with the professional wrestler in which he explained his friendship with pitcher Logan Allen and why the two made
Bleacher ReportCC Sabathia Yankees News: CC Sabathia Becomes 14th Pitcher to Get 250 Wins and 3K StrikeoutsBleacher Report - Kyle NewportNew York Yankees southpaw CC Sabathia made history Wednesday, becoming the 14th player in MLB history to record 3,000 strikeouts and 250 wins. Sabathia notched victory No. 250 by tossing six innings of
Bleacher ReportMax Scherzer Nationals' Max Scherzer Plans to Start vs. Phillies Despite Broken Nose InjuryBleacher Report - Mike ChiariWashington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer plans to start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday after suffering a broken nose Tuesday. According to Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic, Scherzer has
Bleacher ReportXander Bogaerts Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts on All-Star Voting: 'It's Kind of Getting Annoying'Bleacher Report - Joseph ZuckerAll-Star voting is a popularity contest every year, so it's easy to see how the process could be frustrating for players who feel they've been routinely passed over. Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts
Bleacher ReportBaseball B/R's Updated Top 50 MLB Prospect Rankings, Post-2019 Draft EditionBleacher Report - Joel ReuterWith the 2019 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, it's time for an updated look at MLB's top 50 prospects. For the sake of this exercise, we're assuming all players picked within the first three rounds the
Bleacher ReportBaseball Fantasy Baseball 2019: Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for MLB Week 12Bleacher Report - Joe TanseyWith the MLB All-Star break right around the corner, the goal of most fantasy baseball owners is to finish the next two-and-a-half weeks on a high note to set the tone for a strong second half to the One
Bleacher ReportBryce Harper Bryce Harper Must Start Earning $330M Payday for Phillies to Be Taken SeriouslyBleacher Report - Jacob ShaferThe Philadelphia Phillies star hasn't been terrible in his first season since he ditched the Washington Nationals for greener pastures in southeastern Pennsylvania, but he hasn't come close to the $330
Bleacher ReportBaseball White Sox to Extend Protective Stadium Netting to Foul Poles as Safety MeasureBleacher Report - Paul KasabianThe Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday that they will extend Guaranteed Rate Field netting from the dugouts to each foul pole, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The news comes after a fan attending a White Sox
Bleacher ReportMax Scherzer Max Scherzer Suffered Broken Nose Injury After Taking Bunt off Face in BPBleacher Report - Scott PolacekWashington Nationals ace Max Scherzer suffered a nose injury during batting practice prior to Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Per The Athletic's Brittany Ghiroli, Scherzer suffered a
Bleacher ReportAaron Judge Yankees News: Aaron Judge Says He's '100 Percent' Recovered from Oblique InjuryBleacher Report - Adam WellsThere is bad news for the rest of the American League: The New York Yankees are starting to get close to full strength. All-Star Aaron Judge told reporters Tuesday his oblique injury is "100 percent" and
Bleacher ReportJeurys Familia Mets News: Jeurys Familia Placed on 10-Day IL with Shoulder InjuryBleacher Report - Adam WellsNew York Mets closer Jeurys Familia's injury woes have cropped up again, as he was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. The team announced Familia is dealing with a Bennett lesion in his right shoulder.
Bleacher ReportMike Trout Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani Leading Los Angeles Angels ResurgenceBleacher Report - B/R VideoThe Los Angeles Angels' bats are heating up. Mike Trout leads the American League in home runs, and Albert Pujols is the sixth player to hit 200-plus home runs for multiple teams. Watch the video above
Bleacher ReportManny Machado MLBUA 'Extraordinarily Disappointed' Manny Machado Was Only Suspended 1 GameBleacher Report - Kyle NewportAs San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado appeals a one-game suspension for "aggressively arguing and making contact" with home plate umpire Bill Welke following his ejection during Saturday night's
Bleacher ReportByron Buxton Byron Buxton Placed on 10-Day IL by Twins with Wrist InjuryBleacher Report - Adam WellsThe injuries have returned for Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton, who is dealing with a right wrist injury. Buxton was placed on the injured list on Tuesday retroactive to June 15, according
Bleacher ReportGiancarlo Stanton Yankees News: Giancarlo Stanton Activated After Biceps, Shoulder InjuriesBleacher Report - Kyle NewportThe New York Yankees activated outfielder Giancarlo Stanton from the injured list ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stanton has been sidelined since March 31. As he was working
Bleacher ReportDavid Ortiz David Ortiz Upgraded to 'Good' by Doctors After Shooting in Dominican RepublicBleacher Report - Timothy RappFormer MLB star David Ortiz's condition was upgraded to "good" Tuesday in his recovery from a gunshot wound suffered June 9 in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz's wife, Tiffany Ortiz, provided the update his
Bleacher ReportBaseball Best Player Each MLB Buyer Can Add Before the 2019 Trade DeadlineBleacher Report - Jacob ShaferThe July 31 MLB trade deadline is more than a month away. But with the amateur draft in the rearview and top free-agent hurlers Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel at long last signed, expect swaps to start
Bleacher ReportMinnesota Twins MLB's Team of Unknowns Could Obliterate All-Time Home Run RecordBleacher Report - Zachary D. RymerThe team that was supposed to break Major League Baseball's single-season home run record in 2019 has big-name sluggers from top to bottom. In addition to an outstanding 47-24 record, the Twins have racked
Bleacher ReportBaseball Bleacher Report's Complete 2019 AL, NL All-Star Teams PredictionsBleacher Report - Zachary D. RymerIt's nearly time for the 2019 Major League Baseball season to take a break for the All-Star Game, but who'll be headed to Progressive Field is still anyone's guess. We've made predictions for which players
Bleacher ReportDavid Ortiz DR Authorities Identify Man Believed to Have Paid Hitmen in David Ortiz ShootingBleacher Report - Joseph ZuckerAuthorities in the Dominican Republic identified a suspect who allegedly paid hitmen to target former MLB star David Ortiz, according to the Associated Press. "Officials did not release details, but according
Bleacher ReportManny Machado Padres' Manny Machado Suspended 1 Game for Arguing and Contacting UmpireBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThe San Diego Padres will reportedly be without third baseman Manny Machado for one game unless he wins his appeal. Yahoo Sports MLB shared the league's announcement revealing Machado was suspended for
Bleacher ReportLos Angeles Dodgers 2019 World Series Odds: Dodgers, Astros Favored to Meet in Latest LinesBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThere's going to be a rematch of the 2017 World Series this year if Las Vegas is to be believed. Caesars Palace shared the latest Fall Classic odds, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are atop the list at +350
Bleacher ReportCody Bellinger 2019 MLB All-Star Game Voting: Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger Among AL, NL LeadersBleacher Report - Rob GoldbergThe latest voting results for the MLB All-Star Game were released Monday as fans try to get their favorite stars as high on the list as possible. There are only a few days left before voting on this stage
Bleacher ReportWilson Ramos Fear, Texts and BodyguardsBleacher Report - Scott MillerOn the third Wednesday in May, Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez was playing in Atlanta and eagerly awaiting his mother's flight to St. Louis the following day. Then he saw the news bulletin: The United
Bleacher ReportBaseball MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand After Week 12Bleacher Report - Joel ReuterTime is flying by, and the All-Star Game is now right around the corner as we close in on the midway point of the 2019 campaign. As teams continue to jockey for position at the top of our weekly MLB power
Bleacher ReportBaseball Shocking Names Who Could Be Available at the 2019 MLB Trade DeadlineBleacher Report - Zachary D. RymerIt's a safe guess Major League Baseball megastars such as Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger and Alex Bregman won't be available ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. There are otherwise plenty
Bleacher ReportSan Diego Padres Padres, Rockies Set MLB 4-Game Series Scoring Record with 92 RunsBleacher Report - Adam WellsIn a throwback to the early days of Coors Field, the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies lit up the scoreboard during their weekend series. Per USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the 92 combined runs by the
Bleacher ReportNew York Yankees Yankees' Clint Frazier Optioned to Triple-A After Edwin Encarnacion TradeBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThe New York Yankees had to make a move to accommodate their new slugger, and outfielder Clint Frazier was the one who felt the roster crunch. According to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, manager Aaron
