Well-rested Sale's quality start marred by one rocky inning
NEW YORK – Braves left-hander Chris Sale had nine days’ rest before facing the Yankees on Saturday afternoon in Yankee Stadium. He had a Jekyll and Hyde performance during a 5-4 loss to New York at Yankee Stadium. In the first two innings, Sale threw a combined 34 pitches. His
Weiss tossed after Sale gets called for run-scoring balk
NEW YORK – Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected from Saturday’s 5-4 loss to New York at Yankee Stadium in the fifth inning by home-plate umpire Dan Merzel after arguing a balk call on left-hander Chris Sale. With the score tied at 2, Spencer Jones on third and Austin Wells
Mahle sharp in Braves debut, but Iglesias has rare stumble as win streak ends at 8
NEW YORK – The Braves were looking for an innings eater before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. There were reports that they were interested in Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom, but Atlanta wound up with right-hander Tyler Mahle, whom they acquired from the Giants in a trade for Minor League right-hander
Cards hang tough behind Pallante, key challenge to nab gritty series in Bronx
NEW YORK -- Wednesday’s game between the Cardinals and Yankees got off to a wacky start at Yankee Stadium. First, there was the rain delay that lasted a little over an hour. Then, the right-field lights went out in the top and bottom of the first inning, delaying the game
Walker (right knee inflammation) out of lineup again as precaution
NEW YORK -- Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker was not in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game against the Yankees on Wednesday, a 3-1 Cards win, because of right knee inflammation. The second day off was more of a precaution. The Cardinals are not playing on Thursday, so
Rotation spot secured after Deadline, Dobbins sets about proving he belongs
NEW YORK – With right-hander Dustin May dealt to the Brewers before Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline, it means that Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins will join Matthew Liberatore, Michael McGreevy, Kyle Leahy and Andre Pallante as part of the starting rotation. Being part of the starting five was deserved. Prior to
Cardinals continue youth movement with Deadline deals for prospects
NEW YORK – Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, made it known since Spring Training that the team will be getting younger. Before Monday’s Trade Deadline, Bloom fortified the farm system by acquiring outfield prospects Alexander Frias (Brewers' No. 11) and Josiah Ragsdale (No. 13) for veteran pitchers
Still a Cardinal after Deadline, Burleson rewards club with 3-HR game
NEW YORK – First baseman Alec Burleson heard his name bandied about in trade rumors. As recently as Monday afternoon, one media outlet said the Padres had interest in his services. But the MLB Trade Deadline came and went after 5 p.m. CT, and Burleson remained a member of the
Holmes makes High-A rehab start as Deadline fate looms
NEW YORK -- Mets right-hander Clay Holmes was hoping to pitch in a big league game on Sunday against the Marlins. It would have been his first since May 15, when he suffered a fractured right fibula against the Yankees. Instead, Holmes had a rehab start for High-A Brooklyn, pitching
Taylor's recent power surge adds more juice to trade talk
NEW YORK – It’s safe to say that Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor has been in a power groove. During the month of July, Taylor had a slash line of .326/.420/.837 with six homers and 12 RBIs. On Saturday, the first day of August, the slug continued for Taylor in a
Scott turns in gem, but Mets can't solve Sale in nightcap
NEW YORK -- It was Christmas in July during the second game of a split doubleheader between the Braves and Mets on Wednesday night. The fans at Citi Field received an early stocking stuffer by watching a fascinating pitchers' duel between Atlanta’s Chris Sale and New York’s Christian Scott. When
10 questions with Dodgers vet Max Muncy
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Sheehan gives Dodgers a chance for N.Y. sweep before bullpen falters
NEW YORK – Right-hander Emmet Sheehan gave the Dodgers a consistent start against the Mets at Citi Field on Sunday afternoon. He left the game with a 3-1 lead, but it was the bullpen that left him with his eighth no-decision of the season as New York won the game,
Yamamoto's Big Apple success continues vs. Mets with 15th quality start
NEW YORK -- Six days after dominating the Yankees in the Bronx with his first regular-season complete game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went across town to face the Mets and it was a grind for the Dodgers right-hander at Citi Field. But he still managed to leave the game after six innings
Ohtani postpones bullpen as left knee discomfort lingers, still in lineup as DH
NEW YORK – Shohei Ohtani postponed a bullpen session scheduled for Saturday due to lingering issues with his left knee.
Sasaki keeps Mets guessing with nearly unhittable splitter
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Roki Sasaki had one of his best games of the season and helped the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Mets at Citi Field on Friday night.
Ohtani (knee) set for another 'pen, but next pitching start likely not imminent
NEW YORK -- After throwing 30 pitches in a bullpen session in Philadelphia on Wednesday, right-hander/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (lingering issue with his left knee) told the Dodgers on Friday that he felt good and is scheduled for another bullpen session on Saturday at Citi Field.
Chandler in top form vs. Yanks, but Bucs drop nightcap to split doubleheader
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Bubba Chandler had his best game of the season during Game 2 of the day-night doubleheader against the Yankees on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. He was able to stifle New York’s offense, but the Pirates ended up losing the game, 2-0. In the first game
Bucs absorb Yanks' late surge, rally in 10th for win in Bronx
NEW YORK -- The Pirates scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning and defeated the Yankees, 5-3, in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. With the score tied at 3 and Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz on the mound, Pittsburgh had runners
Yankees, Pirates benches clear after pitch timer disagreement
NEW YORK – You can almost set your watch to it: Once again, an opponent has expressed frustration with José Caballero’s manipulation of the pitch timer. This time, it was the Pirates’ Dennis Santana, who exchanged words with the Yankees’ infielder after an eighth-inning at-bat. Both benches and bullpens briefly
Ashcraft's career-worst start sends him 'back to the drawing board'
NEW YORK – Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft made his first start after the All-Star break on Monday night, and he showed concern about his performance after the Yankees won the game, 8-5, at Yankee Stadium. Ashcraft was hit hard, allowing a career-high eight runs (seven earned) in three innings. Including
First-timers Schlittler, Rice join Judge, Belli on All-Star team
NEW YORK – The Yankees will be well represented at the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, which will be played July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice were named American League All-Stars on Saturday. Judge was
McLean tosses quality start, but Mets can't cash in on Boston's travel woes
NEW YORK – Mets right-hander Nolan McLean threw six solid innings on Friday, but the Red Sox ended up winning the game, 6-2, at Citi Field. It was a game that was delayed 38 minutes because the Red Sox had multiple flight issues getting from Chicago to the Big Apple.
Holmes throws live BP to Semien in rehab from broken leg
NEW YORK – Mets right-hander Clay Holmes hasn’t pitched since mid-May after suffering a fractured right fibula on May 15 against the Yankees. Holmes was pitching in the fourth inning at Citi Field when Spencer Jones struck him on the right leg with a 111.1 mph comebacker. Since that day,
Vientos lands on IL with hand fracture after HBP, will miss 6-8 weeks
NEW YORK -- Mark Vientos’ disappointing season took another downturn when he was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday after he fractured his right hand during the Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Royals at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. Clearly in pain upon being struck on the right