ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols launched a pinch-hit grand slam and drove in five runs, Adam Wainwright threw seven sharp innings and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Colorado Rockies 13-0 on Thursday for a three-game sweep. “We are playing now, I think as we expected to play early in the year,” said Pujols. “We … Read more
MILWAUKEE — David Vassegh thought it would be good TV to take a ride on Bernie Brewer’s slide before the Los Angeles Dodgers played in Milwaukee Wednesday night. It didn’t quite go according to plan. The Dodgers television and radio reporter said he broke two bones in his right wrist and broke six ribs as … Read more
ouch. Spectrum SportsNet Dodgers reporter David Vassegh was cast in a cast after his trip down the Bernie the Brewers slide didn’t go as planned at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Dodgers’ broadcast showed Vassegh’s trip down the slide, with the reporter yelling “Holy crap” repeatedly — before slamming into a retaining wall and … Read more
ATLANTA — Brett Baty needed only his first swing to announce his arrival in the Major League on Wednesday-evening. The product of that swing was a ball that disappeared for a home run over the right field fence in Truist Park, raising hopes that the Mets have a rookie who can contribute to this pennant … Read more
Like the Yankees have been scoring lately, their games have been largely lacking in drama as their lineup posed little threat of a comeback. They emphatically made up for that on Wednesday evening. After wiping a four-run deficit to force extra innings and then leaving three runs in the top of the tenth inning, Josh … Read more
Bret Baty celebrated with one of the most important people in his life after hitting the first homerun of his major league career in his first big league at bat. The Mets third baseman appeared to give his mother Leslie an “I love you” sign – and she emphatically returned it – as he rounded … Read more
The Mets needed a slugging third baseman. They happened to have the second best hot corner prospect in all of baseball at Triple-A, and now he’s going to the Majors. New York plans to call up No. 19 general prospect Brett Baty for his major league debut, Anthony DiComo reported Tuesday. The 22-year-old joins the … Read more
ATLANTA (Neth.) – The New York Mets called on top contender Brett Baty on Wednesday to fill in at third base for ailing Eduardo Escobar, putting the 22-year-old in the midst of a tough race for the NL East title. He made an immediate impression. Baty, who hit eighth and played third base in his … Read more
ARLINGTON — The Rangers have said goodbye to baseball operations president Jon Daniels, effective immediately. General manager Chris Young will take over all duties, including overseeing all aspects of the Rangers baseball division, the club said in a press release. The move comes just two days after Texas manager Chris Woodward was relieved of his … Read more
Dennis Eckersley will soon be leaving the Red Sox booth. He probably won’t watch many Pirates games as a casual fan. The Hall of Fame 67 reliever set fire to the Pirates’ “pathetic” roster during Boston’s 5-3 win on Tuesday night. Dennis Eckersley on the Pirates (roster build, payroll, etc): “You’re talking about a lineup … Read more
