MLB floats 6-inning minimum for starting pitchers rule
The MLB Commissioner’s Office is reportedly considering a rule change that would require starting pitchers to pitch at least six innings per game. MLB officials told ESPN that the league is looking to increase game time for starting pitchers and reduce injuries. The two ideas seem contradictory, but the league also reportedly wants pitchers to […]
Nationals top prospect set for MLB debut vs. Yankees
The Nationals called up two rookies for the game against the Yankees. Washington’s top prospect Dylan Cruz is scheduled to make his MLB debut on Monday against the Bronx Bombers at Nationals Park. According to MLB Network Radio’s Grant Paulsen: The Nationals will announce the news three days in advance, similar to how they recalled […]
Dodgers designate MLB veteran Jason Heyward for assignment
Jason Heyward lost his job. The Dodgers have activated utility player Chris Taylor from the disabled list and designated the longtime MLB outfielder for assignment, the team announced Thursday. The 35-year-old Heyward played in 63 games as a right fielder in his second season with the Dodgers this season, batting .208 with a .682 OPS […]
Trevor Bauer accuses MLB of secretly blackballing him
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been out of the major leagues for three years. In 2021, sexual assault allegations emerged against the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner. MLB initially placed Bauer on administrative leave but ultimately suspended him for 324 games. The suspension was later reduced to 194 games upon […]
MLB umpire goes viral after ‘Seinfeld’ character Kramer is spotted on shirt underneath uniform
The headlines about MLB umpires this season have always been about miscalls on the baseball field, and they’re usually not good. But James Hoye, crew chief for Saturday night’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels, is gaining popularity for the special undershirt he was spotted wearing during the game. Underneath his […]
MLB umpire James Hoye wears Kramer shirt during Braves-Angels game
Instead of “Assman” Cosmo Kramer, how about MLB umpire Cosmo Kramer? During Saturday’s Angels-Braves game in Anaheim, California, umpire James Hoy appeared on the broadcast wearing a shirt featuring the famous “Seinfeld” character underneath his official uniform. Crew chief Hoye was announcing a confirmed solo home run by Braves utility player Whit Merrifield when Angels […]
MLB bets, picks, odds for Saturday
Commercial content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edited this content. The Yankees are slowly but surely getting back on track, winning five of their last six series. During this period, the team ranks second overall in weighted points creation plus (wRC+) with a rating of 149. […]
MLB odds, picks, best bets Friday
Commercial content, 21+. Is it too late to party? Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has come back to reality after a great start. Skenes (1.78 ERA in June, 1.59 in July) gave up four runs to the Dodgers in his last outing. The Buccaneers have lost 10 straight games and are out of the running for […]
MLB considering drastic starting pitching rule change
Major League Baseball is reportedly considering requiring starting pitchers to pitch six innings. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported Thursday. The league is reportedly considering the rule change as it aims to “restore prestige to starting pitchers” among its on-field goals. Rogers said league officials offered a series of exceptions to the proposed rule, including if a […]
White Sox slash next year’s season-ticket prices amid one of the worst seasons in MLB history
The Chicago White Sox announced big price cuts on season tickets on Wednesday, just hours after Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 300th career home run against the White Sox. The Yankees’ 10-2 victory marked Chicago’s 93rd loss of the season. With 93 losses in mid-August, the White Sox now rank alongside the worst teams […]