Stories By Ben Walker
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MLB
/ 3 years agoComputer plate umps allowed in new labor deal
Computer plate umpires could be called up to the major leagues at some point during the next five seasons. Umpires agreed...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoGame 5: Astros hammer Nationals, claim World Series lead
The Houston Astros handed the ball to Gerrit Cole, and he gave them a firm grip on the World Series. Minus...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoHot Cole, Astros face Scherzer, Nats in World Series opener
Gerrit Cole rattles off the names of the pitching greats with ease, featuring the same command he shows with his vaunted...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoAstros ace Greinke deal; 2 dozen trades on deadline day
Plenty of familiar names were on the go Wednesday — Shane Greene and Mark Melancon boosted the Braves' bullpen, with Scooter...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoAll-Stars make attractive trade targets as deadline nears
CLEVELAND — For a day, Will Smith was in for quite a treat — teammates with Clayton Kershaw, Freddie Freeman and...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoTampa Bay gets OK from MLB to explore Montreal
NEW YORK — The Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoBochy reflects on Normandy trip and uncle on D-Day beach
Bochy had an uncle who was part of the Allied invasion
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MLB
/ 4 years agoOpening day turns into record Home Run Derby
Bryce Harper bowed to his new fans, Mookie Betts and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox drew cheers far from...
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MLB
/ 4 years agoNo MLB players remain from the 20th century
Four-man outfields. High-tech anti-spying rules. A starting pitcher facing just one batter in a playoff game. But beyond all the shifts,...