Tag: Professional baseball
This Date in Baseball
July 2
1903 — Washington outfielder Ed Delahanty went over a...
Biden to host Dodgers, World Series champs, at White House
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday to mark the team's World Series victory...
Watkins turns down coaching job, reaches majors with Orioles
HOUSTON — Spenser Watkins was at a crossroads this winter.
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Olympic Baseball Preview Capsule
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Baseball was dropped for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. It has been dropped again for the 2024 Paris Games and is...
Donaldson gives Giolito his spin on sticky stuff comments
CHICAGO — Twins slugger Josh Donaldson says he gave White Sox ace Lucas Giolito the face-to-face meeting he wanted after Giolito took exception to...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 6
1887 — Lottie Dod of Britain, 15, becomes the...
Ohtani flops, exits early in Yankee Stadium pitching debut
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani's debut on the Yankee Stadium mound sure didn't last long.
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Steinbrenner vows to keep Boone, Cashman as Yankees struggle
NEW YORK — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner vowed to keep manager Aaron Boone, general manager Brian Cashman and the core of his team, shaking...
LEADING OFF: Arenado’s Coors return, Ohtani back in box
A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:
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Mets, under new owner Cohen, to celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day
NEW YORK — The New York Mets under new owner Steven Cohen are embracing Bobby Bonilla Day, an annual remembrance of a famously unsuccessful...