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Astros are putting baseball on notice in ‘Fortnite,’ too

Yes, the Astros stars have fallen under the spell of “Fortnite,” the video game that has taken over the internet. “Probably gotta give Jake [Marisnick] and Bregman the credit for starting the ‘Fortnite’ craze on our team,” World Series MVP George Springer told ESPN ahead of Sunday night’s meeting between the Texas rivals (8 p.m. […]

Clayton Kershaw out ‘a few weeks’; Dodgers add Jake Marisnick

Kershaw has been battling inflammation in the shoulder and was placed on the injured list on July 3. He received a cortisone injection and was told by Dr. Neal ElAttrache to let the shoulder heal. He was eligible to return on Saturday. Kershaw, 35, had served as the anchor of the Dodgers’ beleaguered pitching staff […]

On National Cancer Survivors Day, Hendriks notches first win

CHICAGO — Jake Burger‘s game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep. Hendriks’ win coincided with National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. “Hopefully, I can continue moving forward and continue somewhat […]

Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday

Friday continues what has been an appealing fantasy pitching slate all week as once again the theme will be picking on teams with depleted lineups. Enjoying the platoon edge is the hitting mantra of the day. Good luck this weekend. Keep in mind this is the penultimate week of the regular season in ESPN head-to-head […]

The Chicago Cubs keep getting injured — and keep winning

CHICAGO — Thompson, Stewart, Wisdom & Nance. They sound like a law firm, but they were the driving force for the Chicago Cubs in edging out the San Diego Padres for the best record in the National League in the month of May. The Cubs’ 7-2 win at Wrigley Field over San Diego on Memorial […]

Chicago Cubs righty Trevor Williams put on IL with appendicitis

Williams was scheduled to start Monday against San Diego, but he had an appendectomy Sunday. Kohl Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take Williams’ turn against the Padres. And Chicago’s offense made Stewart feel right at home. Javier Báez and Patrick Wisdom each homered twice, helping Stewart and the Cubs to a 7-2 victory […]

Chicago Cubs’ David Bote suffered dislocated shoulder on slide vs. Cincinnati Reds

Bote was injured sliding into second base during Saturday’s 10-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds and had to be helped off the field. In corresponding moves, the Cubs called up infielder Sergio Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa and designated right-hander Tyson Miller for assignment. The Cubs have been hit hard by injuries this month, especially among […]

Chicago Cubs’ David Bote suffers left shoulder injury, leaves game vs. Cincinnati Reds

Bote grabbed his shoulder after the play at second base in the fourth inning. He was helped off the field and replaced by Patrick Wisdom at third base before the Reds batted in the top of the fifth. The team said Bote is undergoing further evaluation. He finished 0-for-1 with a run scored. The Cubs […]

MLB playoffs 2020: Ranking 35 trades that shaped the Rays, Astros, Dodgers and Braves

You can sign a great player, but that’s just about writing a bigger check than anybody else. You can draft a great player, but that’s just about your pick coming before somebody else’s pick. The true connoisseurs know that the fun is in trades. In a trade, it isn’t enough to spot the talent or […]

Michael Conforto has oblique strain, may miss Opening Day

Conforto was injured Saturday against the Nationals and returned to New York on Monday night to meet with Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek. “We’re going to back him off here from activities the next couple of days and then reassess him next week,” Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Tuesday. Conforto, an All-Star […]

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