NEW YORK — In another era, 114 pitches might not seem like a lot. Who knows how many Old Hoss Radbourn or his acolytes may have rejected during the day? As recently as the early 2000s, the sturdiest pitchers regularly threw 120, 130, or even 140 pitches. But it’s not that time – not with … Read more
Two of Iowa’s minor league teams will take the field in a location where no minor leaguer has played before. Some of the best talent from each system will dress for the occasion. The Minor League opener at the iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, is scheduled for a first pitch at 6:30 p.m. … Read more
CHICAGO — The Cubs want Jason Heyward to remain in the ball club for the final two months of the season to continue providing his veteran perspective, leadership and example to the clubhouse’s youth roster. At the end of this season, the Cubs and Heyward — famous for his rain-delayed speech to the team backstage … Read more
This story is excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, Click here. And subscribe to receive it regularly in your inbox. At this point it has become cliché to say that Edwin Díaz is doing things that we have never seen before. So how about something we have? What are … Read more
As the Dodgers passed the Yankees for the Majors’ best record last week, Los Angeles also passed New York in the latest edition of the Power Rankings. It’s the first time the Dodgers have topped our rankings since the May 31 edition. That wasn’t the only Top 5 shakeup, though. With the trade deadline behind … Read more
ST. LOUIS — You can’t judge an exchange after a week. In some cases, you cannot judge a trade after one year. But at first, returns from acquisitions the Yankees made before Tuesday’s trade deadline weren’t exactly rushed. New outfielder Andrew Benintendi has four hits in 29 at bats since joining the club. Harrison Bader … Read more
MILWAUKEE — Batting practice was optional for Reds hitters ahead of Saturday’s game against the Brewers. But the pregame schedule left extra time for young shortstop Jose Barrero and batting coach Alan Zinter to work together, one-on-one, on the field and in the cages. “It’s unbelievable. That it’s happening today is just unbelievable,” Barrero said … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Thanks to Max Muncy’s struggles at the plate throughout the season, the Dodgers’ faith in him hasn’t wavered. Manager Dave Roberts has occasionally taken Muncy down the order, but has walked him every day, repeatedly saying their best lineup is when the two-time All-Star is at the top of his game. Maybe … Read more
NEW YORK — Given the way things tend to revolve around Willets Point, it was easy for some pockets of Mets fans to envision a worst-case scenario entering this weekend’s five-game series against the brave. A sweep of Atlanta would have pushed the Mets into second place for the first time since early April. More … Read more
MILWAUKEE — Already close to his all-year innings total with the Minors, Reds rookie starting pitcher Hunter Greene was feeling the effects of the workload with two months left in the 2022 season. When Greene didn’t feel well during a bullpen session Friday, Cincinnati took no chances and placed him on the 15-day disabled list … Read more