Atlanta Braves Mets Tie MLB Record with 26 Strikeouts in 14-Inning Loss vs. BravesBleacher Report - Tim DanielsEight New York Mets pitchers combined to tie an MLB record with 26 strikeouts Friday night during a 2-1 loss in 14 innings to the NL East rival Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. ESPN Stats & Info noted the
Baseball Fantasy Baseball 2019: Hidden Gems to Stream for Injured MLB Players for Week 21Bleacher Report - Joe TanseyIt could be hard for any fantasy baseball owner to replace Chris Sale's production with playoff rounds on the horizon. The Boston Red Sox left-hander was placed on the injured list Saturday, and given
Baltimore Orioles Video: Watch Orioles Make MLB History, Allow Record 259th HR of Season vs. RaysBleacher Report - Paul KasabianThe Baltimore Orioles etched their name on the wrong side of the MLB history books when they allowed their 259th home run of the season, breaking the 2016 Cincinnati Reds' all-time record. Tampa Bay Rays
Atlanta Braves Braves Fan Arrested Attempting to Bring Cocaine in Cowboy Boot to SunTrust ParkBleacher Report - Tim DanielsDustin Luther Wilkes was arrested at SunTrust Park in Georgia last Wednesday after allegedly trying to bring cocaine into the stadium inside a cowboy-style boot for an MLB game between the Atlanta Braves
Venezuela MLB Prohibiting Players from Playing in Venezuelan League After EmbargoBleacher Report - Adam WellsPresident Donald Trump's economic embargo on Venezuela will have an impact on Major League Baseball teams. MLB said in a statement that its players will not participate in the Venezuelan Winter League,
Marcus Stroman Mets' Marcus Stroman Says He'll Make Next Start Despite Hamstring InjuryBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThe New York Mets (66-60) are fighting for National League wild-card position, and Marcus Stroman isn't about to miss a chance to face one of the teams in the playoff race even with hamstring tightness.
Justin Verlander Justin Verlander Has Astros Deny Tigers Reporter Anthony Fenech Postgame AccessBleacher Report - Mike ChiariHouston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander denied Detroit Free Press reporter Anthony Fenech access to interview him following Houston's 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Verlander explained
Mike Trout MLB Has a Huge Mike Trout Problem No Other Major Sport SuffersBleacher Report - Zachary D. RymerBy all rights, 2019 should be the Year of Mike Trout in Major League Baseball. They're all Years of Mike Trout to some extent. According to Baseball Reference, he's led at least the American League in
Baseball Slumping MLB Veterans Who Need to Be Benched in 2019 Pennant RacesBleacher Report - Joel ReuterThe heat of a pennant race can drive an MLB team to make big decisions. Among them is moving an established but slumping veteran into a part-time role for the sake of the squad's short-term success. It's
Baseball Tigers Beat Astros as Biggest Underdogs to Win MLB Game in 15 YearsBleacher Report - Rob GoldbergThe Detroit Tigers pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2019 MLB season Wednesday night and shocked the betting markets in the process. Facing Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros, the Tigers
Baltimore Orioles Video: Orioles Tie MLB Record, Allow 258th HR of Season vs. RoyalsBleacher Report - Kyle NewportWith a blast by Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield in the third inning of Wednesday night's game, the Baltimore Orioles tied the MLB record for most home runs surrendered in a single season.
Ric Flair Video: WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair Throws Out 1st Pitch at Astros GameBleacher Report - Kyle NewportThe Houston Astros' rotation already features the likes of Justin Verlander, Zack Greinke, Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley—and that's not even mentioning Aaron Sanchez, who was part of a combined no-hitter
Marcus Stroman Mets' Marcus Stroman's Hamstring Injury Diagnosed as TightnessBleacher Report - Joseph ZuckerNew York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman left Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians after four innings because of left hamstring tightness, according to Andy Martino of SNY.tv. After the
Atlanta Braves Braves' Brian McCann Placed on 10-Day IL After Knee Injury Diagnosed as SprainBleacher Report - Timothy RappAtlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for at least the next 10 days. Per 680 The Fan, McCann was placed on the injured list with a sprained left knee. Alex
Baseball MLB Says Over-the-Counter Sexual Enhancement Pills Can Create Positive PED TestsBleacher Report - Timothy RappMajor League Baseball sent out a memo to its players on Monday regarding over-the-counter sexual-enhancement pills, after at least two players this year failed drug tests and were suspended for the use
Colorado Rockies Jon Gray Placed on Rockies' 60-Day IL After Foot Injury Diagnosed as FractureBleacher Report - Scott PolacekThe Colorado Rockies will be without starting pitcher Jon Gray for the remainder of the season. On Wednesday, the Rockies announced they placed Gray on the 60-day injured list due to a left foot fracture.
Roger Clemens Roger Clemens Says He Won't Run for Texas Senate Because of Political ClimateBleacher Report - Mike ChiariLegendary pitcher Roger Clemens announced Tuesday that he would not run for a United States House of Representatives seat in Texas. Clemens had been viewed as a potential candidate to run for the seat
Bryce Harper Bryce Harper on Mookie Betts' Next Contract: 'I Hope' He Passes My $330M DealBleacher Report - Tim DanielsPhiladelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper said Tuesday he's rooting for Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts to eclipse his 13-year, $330 million contract. Harper told John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston
Baseball Future Power Rankings: Where Every MLB Team Will Stand 3 Years from NowBleacher Report - Joel ReuterAnyone who has sat through an HGTV marathon is familiar with the term "good bones" in the context of a house. It's used in regards to a fixer-upper that needs some work but has a good foundation to build
Baseball Yordan Alvarez Is Already One of MLB's Greatest Rookies, Trade Robberies EverBleacher Report - Zachary D. RymerJosh Fields had a nice run for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Working mostly in middle relief, the right-hander posted a 2.61 ERA in 124 appearances for them from 2016 to 2018. It's safe to say this now that
Baseball Fantasy Baseball 2019: Best Sleepers to Pick Up for MLB Week 21Bleacher Report - Joe TanseyThe Texas Rangers are in the middle of a slump with 11 losses since August 7, but one hitter has stood out on an individual level during that stretch. Outfielder Willie Calhoun is heating up at the plate,
Anthony Davis Video: Watch Lakers' Anthony Davis Throw Out 1st Pitch Before Dodgers GameBleacher Report - Megan ArmstrongAnthony Davis is making himself at home in Los Angeles. Ahead of the Dodgers' 16-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night, Davis tossed the ceremonial first pitch for Lakers
Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Placed on Astros' 10-Day IL After Suffering Back InjuryBleacher Report - Megan ArmstrongThe Houston Astros have placed All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on the 10-day injured list Tuesday night, as reported by Fox 26's Mark Berman. Along with Correa, pitcher Aaron Sanchez was sent to the list
Chris Archer Pirates' Chris Archer Exits vs. Nationals After 1 Inning with Shoulder InjuryBleacher Report - Megan ArmstrongChris Archer was taken out of the Pittsburgh Pirates' game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night with what the team described as right shoulder discomfort. Archer started the game for the and
Hunter Strickland Nationals' Hunter Strickland Suffers Broken Nose After Weight Room AccidentBleacher Report - Megan ArmstrongAn accident disrupted Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland's pregame ritual Tuesday afternoon, and the result was a broken nose. Nationals manager Dave Martinez disclosed to Jesse Dougherty
Corey Kluber Indians P Corey Kluber Shut Down from Throwing After Suffering Oblique InjuryBleacher Report - Joseph ZuckerCleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber's rehab has been delayed due to an oblique injury. Per Tribe Insider, Kluber was diagnosed with a strain of an internal oblique after leaving Sunday's rehab
Baseball Ex-MLB Players Accused in Drug Trafficking StingBleacher Report - Tim DanielsDominican Republic attorney general Jean Alain Rodriguez announced Tuesday former MLB players Luis Castillo and Octavio Dotel are suspected as being involved in a drug trafficking and money laundering
New York Yankees Yankees Rumors: Trevor Rosenthal Agrees to Minor League ContractBleacher Report - Kyle NewportThe New York Yankees have signed former All-Star closer Trevor Rosenthal to a minor league contract, according to Fan Source Network's Andersen Pickard and MLB Network's Jon Heyman. It marks Rosenthal's
Clayton Kershaw Prime Clayton Kershaw is Back, and It Could Make Dodgers' Juggernaut InvincibleBleacher Report - Jacob ShaferAs it turns out, rumors of Clayton Kershaw's demise were greatly exaggerated. Yes, he is 31 years old, hasn't eclipsed 200 innings since 2015 and has had various injuries in recent years. But watch your
