Major League Baseball suspended New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson for one game for “inappropriate comments” made to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson, who was also fined an undisclosed amount, is appealing the penalty, MLB announced Monday. He will be able to play for the Yankees until the appeal process … Read more
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers placed right-hander Freddy Peralta on the 15-day disabled list with a right lateral strain on Monday and moved Josh Hader closer to the family medical emergency list. Milwaukee filled their spots on the roster by recalling right-handers Trevor Kelley and Miguel Sanchez from Triple-A Nashville. The moves come as the Brewers … Read more
ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals placed star receiver Yadier Molina on the mourners list on Monday. The move comes a day after Molina made his first career pitching appearance, working the ninth inning of an 18-4 win at Pittsburgh. He allowed a pair of home runs and four runs while finishing the Cardinals’ three-game sweep. … Read more
Tim Anderson got revenge against the Yankees on Sunday night – and had a special message for Bronx fans. In the final innings of a drama series between the Yankees and White Sox, in which Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was accused of using a racist “Jackie” taunt against Anderson, the star shortstop Chicago hit … Read more
DENVER — On Saturday night, the mood around the Mets was relatively austere. The team had split a doubleheader against the Rockies precisely the wrong way — a win, followed by a loss — to engender good feelings. They were all eager, in Buck Showalter’s words, to get back to their hotels, “pack up, get … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — There’s a 15-second timeout on the Phillies’ clubhouse TVs, so everyone inside knew something special happened in the bottom of the 10th in the 4-3 victory of Sunday against the Dodgers. They just didn’t know exactly what. “I judge my emotions by the fans stomping and clapping,” right-hander Zach Eflin said. “It was … Read more
Josh Donaldson says he was “joking” when he called Tim Anderson “Jackie,” but at least one Chicago White Sox member doesn’t accept the former MVP’s explanation. “Usually you have jokes with people you get along with, not with people who don’t get along at all,” White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said on Sunday, a day … Read more
BOSTON — Seeking to bolster their roster, the Seattle Mariners signed veteran slugger Justin Upton to a one-year contract on Saturday. Upton, a four-time All-Star, was released by the Los Angeles Angels on April 8 ahead of the final season of a five-year, $106 million guaranteed contract. Seattle only has to pay him a pro-rated … Read more