Acuna has pep in step, but Braves using caution
Ronald Acuna Jr. had no trouble throwing his left leg over the railing to join in the celebration that followed Johan Camargo's walk-off home run Tuesday night. The young phenom…Read more
Monthly Archives: maggio 2018
Taking next step, Kang to play in Class A games
The Pirates announced Thursday morning that Jung Ho Kang would begin actual game competition with Class A Advanced Bradenton on Friday. Kang hasn't played organized baseball for the Pirates' since…Read more
Haters take a break: Kyle Busch bordering greatness
The 2015 Cup champion's past attitude makes it easy for NASCAR fans to groan at his current dominance, but they're not fully appreciating all he has done on the track. Read more
Mauer suffers setback; X-rays clean on Buxton
Twins first baseman Joe Mauer, who was getting close to returning from the 10-day disabled list, said he suffered a setback with his concussion-like symptoms while fielding grounders before Thursday's…Read more
Koeman annoyed by lack of Netherlands aggression
Ronald Koeman called for his Netherlands side to play with more aggression after they came from behind to draw 1-1 away to Slovakia. After Adam Nemec headed the hosts into…Read more
Yu might be next to get dinner invite from Maddon
For the first time in his managerial career, Joe Maddon is treating his Cubs players to dinner, and Yu Darvish may be getting an invitation soon. Maddon said on Thursday…Read more
Wright feels good, starts baseball activities
David Wright never progressed to this stage during Spring Training, still battling back and shoulder issues that have kept him out of Major League games since May 2016. He did…Read more
Good news for Rhys: DL, but no surgery needed
Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins won't require surgery for his fractured jaw, manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday. Read more
Two months in, Yanks’ hitting mantra paying off
In one of their first meetings of the spring, Yankees manager Aaron Boone unveiled what he called a "bumper sticker" for his new team, telling the players that he wanted…Read more
Switzerland star Xhaka relieved to avoid serious injury
Granit Xhaka is “very relieved” after a scan showed a knee injury will not rule him out of Switzerland's World Cup campaign. Xhaka damaged his left knee in training on…Read more