MLB dishes out punishment after White Sox-Guardians melee

Major League Baseball on Monday dished out suspensions in the aftermath of a melee between Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez. Anderson was suspended for six games. Ramirez received a three-game suspension. Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase got a one-game ban. Additionally, coaches from both teams received one-game bans.… Continue reading MLB dishes out punishment after White Sox-Guardians melee

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez stays in lineup after Tim Anderson fight; MLB weighing discipline

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez was back in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox – the day after he got into a fight with shortstop Tim Anderson. Ramirez was slotted in as the designated hitter. The White Sox kept Anderson out for the game. MLB was still reviewing the brawl,… Continue reading Guardians’ Jose Ramirez stays in lineup after Tim Anderson fight; MLB weighing discipline

Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider hits home run in first career MLB at-bat: ‘What a moment for him’

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider will never forget his first Major League game.  While all players remember the first time they ran onto a big league field, Schneider’s MLB debut was a dream.  Davis Schneider, #36 of the Toronto Blue Jays, hits a home run in his MLB debut in the second inning… Continue reading Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider hits home run in first career MLB at-bat: ‘What a moment for him’

Phillies legend Cole Hamels retires from MLB after 15 seasons

Philadelphia Phillies legend Cole Hamels, who won a World Series and was named NLCS MVP and World Series MVP in 2008, has retired.  The San Diego Padres placed Hamels, who has not pitched for the team this season, on the voluntarily retired list Friday.  Padres right-hander Craig Stammen was also added to that list. Hamels… Continue reading Phillies legend Cole Hamels retires from MLB after 15 seasons

Former MLB player sprints into stands at independent league game to confront heckling fan

Raudy Read, a former Washington Nationals catcher now playing for the Spire City Ghost Hounds in the independent Atlantic League, did not like what he heard from a heckling fan Wednesday night and decided to confront him in the stands.  The incident was caught during the Ghost Hounds’ broadcast in a game against the Long… Continue reading Former MLB player sprints into stands at independent league game to confront heckling fan

Orioles acquire Jack Flaherty from Cardinals to bolster rotation before MLB trade deadline

Leading the AL East in surprise fashion, the Baltimore Orioles were buyers at this MLB trade deadline, and they landed a big new arm for their starting rotation.  The Orioles acquired right-hander Jack Flaherty from the St. Louis Cardinals to bolster their rotation as their aim for their first postseason appearance since 2016. The Orioles… Continue reading Orioles acquire Jack Flaherty from Cardinals to bolster rotation before MLB trade deadline

Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline: reports

It’s a Houston reunion: Justin Verlander is back with the Astros just before the MLB trade deadline, according to multiple reports.  The Mets already unloaded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, as their 2023 season has not been going according to plan.  New York will reportedly acquire outfield prospect Drew Gilbert, the Astros’ top prospect… Continue reading Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline: reports