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Five Royals ejected after latest incidents vs. Athletics

The benches emptied for the third straight day after Royals reliever Kelvin Herrera threw a 100 mph fastball shoulder-high behind Brett Lawrie in the eighth inning. Herrera was ejected, and pointed at his head as he left the field. Royals bench coach Don Wakamatsu and injured Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar also were banished by plate […]

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Fantasy baseball: The players who could benefit most from a trade

It’s even more important to consider this year, when MLB’s brass decided to make July 31 the only in-season trade deadline. No more of those waivers shenanigans; make your dealing decisions by the end of next month. The American League has 10 teams in legitimate playoff contention, with the Orioles, Royals, Blue Jays, Tigers and […]

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Buy or sell? Strasburg’s injury leaves Nats scrambling at deadline

Back in February, manager Dave Martinez brought camels to spring training, a living and breathing metaphor intended to help the Washington Nationals get over the playoff hump. Five months later, Stephen Strasburg‘s injury woes could be the knockout punch that kiboshes the team’s postseason chances and maybe — just maybe — morphs them from buyers […]

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Are the White Sox MLB contenders with their reinforced rotation?

Free agency is underway! These are the storylines you need to know to get through the winter. • Keith Law’s top 50 free agents • Jeff Passan’s 20 big offseason questions • Free agent tracker • Complete MLB hot stove coverage They at least appear determined to aim higher in 2020. The White Sox added […]

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