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Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
Read full article: Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this weekVeteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangersโ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries.
Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue
Read full article: Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigueThree-time Cy Young Award winner and baseballโs career active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder fatigue.
As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
Read full article: As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defenseThe Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last yearโs World Series.
Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3
Read full article: Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3.
RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter
Read full article: RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starterFree agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the season opener.
Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas
Read full article: Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion TexasThe World Series champion Texas Rangers have two multiple Cy Young Award winners who could return to their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer.
After 63 seasons before 1st title, Rangers set up for another run with Seager, Semien and Bochy
Read full article: After 63 seasons before 1st title, Rangers set up for another run with Seager, Semien and BochyCorey Seager and Marcus Semien are really just getting started in Texas and already have a World Series title together with a franchise that had never won one.
Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
Read full article: Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDSAndrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangersโ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leaders
Read full article: Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leadersThe Texas Rangers have acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets, an all-in move for the surprise AL West leaders.
Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgery
Read full article: Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgeryTexas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, cutting short his first season with the AL West-leading Rangers after the oft-injured pitcher signed a $185 million, five-year contract.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
Read full article: AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockoutThe average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule
Read full article: Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark scheduleBaseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.
Verlander: Mets move 'a leap of faith' that 'has paid off'
Read full article: Verlander: Mets move 'a leap of faith' that 'has paid off'Justin Verlander says owner Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend his hedge-fund fortune on building a World Series-contender is the reason he joined the New York Mets.
Joc Pederson, Martรญn Pรฉrez accept $19.65M qualifying offers
Read full article: Joc Pederson, Martรญn Pรฉrez accept $19.65M qualifying offersOutfielder Joc Pederson and left-hander Martรญn Pรฉrez were the only players to accept $19.65 million qualifying offers from their former teams and end their free agency.
MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables
Read full article: MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tablesIn the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.
DeGrom, Correa, Bogaerts, Rodรณn turn down options, go free
Read full article: DeGrom, Correa, Bogaerts, Rodรณn turn down options, go freeJacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodรณn have turned down player options, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson.
Judge, Dรญaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends
Read full article: Judge, Dรญaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series endsAaron Judge, Edwin Dรญaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseballโs business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Read full article: Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over PadresPete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Metsโ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.
Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
Read full article: Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remainingDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis dโArnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3, completing a three-game sweep of their NL East rival and taking a two-game lead in the division with three games to play.
Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead
Read full article: Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East leadDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.
Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East lead
Read full article: Braves hit 3 HRs off deGrom, beat Mets, tie for NL East leadAustin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers off Jacob deGrom in the second inning and Dansby Swanson later connected off the Mets ace as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-2 to move into a tie for the NL East lead.
Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over Braves
Read full article: Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over BravesChris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings in his return to Oakland, Eduardo Escobar hit a grand slam and the New York Mets extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Athletics 9-2.
Timmy Trumpet plays horn, Nimmo saves Mets in 2-1 win vs LAD
Read full article: Timmy Trumpet plays horn, Nimmo saves Mets in 2-1 win vs LADBrandon Nimmo saved Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets with a breathtaking catch atop the center-field fence, and Edwin Dรญaz entered to Timmy Trumpetโs live horn at pulsing Citi Field before closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers for a scintillating 2-1 victory.
Judge 48th HR, Yanks beat Mets 4-2 to sweep Subway Series
Read full article: Judge 48th HR, Yanks beat Mets 4-2 to sweep Subway SeriesAaron Judge hit a 453-foot drive halfway up the bleachers for his 48th home run and added an RBI single during a seventh-inning rally, boosting the Yankees past the Mets 4-2 for a two-game sweep in a Subway Series both teams hope was a World Series prelude.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7
Read full article: Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the New York Mets held off the Braves 9-7 to snap Atlantaโs eight-game winning streak.
Dominant deGrom pitches surging Mets to 5-2 win over Braves
Read full article: Dominant deGrom pitches surging Mets to 5-2 win over BravesJacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 for their 12th victory in 14 games.
DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats
Read full article: DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to NatsJacob deGrom allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in five innings in his season debut before a bullpen meltdown cost the New York Mets in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.
Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab start
Read full article: Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab startMets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong after a shaky start in what is expected to be his last minor league rehab outing before rejoining New Yorkโs rotation.
MLB players' union rejects international draft proposal
Read full article: MLB players' union rejects international draft proposalThe playersโ association has rejected what Major League Baseball called its final offer for an international draft, a move that will keep direct draft-pick compensation in place for free agents and likely limit the market for some older players.
Mets ace Jacob deGrom throws sim game, nearing season debut
Read full article: Mets ace Jacob deGrom throws sim game, nearing season debutNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is nearing a return from a stress reaction in his right scapula after throwing 60 pitches across five innings in a simulated game Thursday at the team's complex in Florida.
Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series opener
Read full article: Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series openerMax Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the opening game of their National League East showdown.
Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab start
Read full article: Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab startNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom struck out five of the six batters he faced and threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes Sunday night in his first minor league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie.
Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
Read full article: Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.
Mets' Lindor homers after surprise visit from mom
Read full article: Mets' Lindor homers after surprise visit from momFrancisco Lindor homered after being surprised by his momโs first visit to see him at Citi Field, Pete Alonso slugged a grand slam during an eventful sixth inning and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-4.
Scherzer's dog bites pitching hand, Mets ace says no worries
Read full article: Scherzer's dog bites pitching hand, Mets ace says no worriesInjured Mets ace Max Scherzer has confirmed that his dog bit his pitching hand this week, but he says the wound wonโt slow his recovery from an oblique strain.
LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial DaySan Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.
Mets' deGrom says shoulder 'completely normal,' return TBD
Read full article: Mets' deGrom says shoulder 'completely normal,' return TBDMets ace Jacob deGrom says his injured right shoulder blade feels โcompletely normalโ and heโs waiting for New Yorkโs medical staff to clear him to resume throwing off a mound.
After Mets lose Scherzer, Alonso HR in 10th beats Cards 7-6
Read full article: After Mets lose Scherzer, Alonso HR in 10th beats Cards 7-6Hours after the Mets learned Max Scherzer will join fellow ace Jacob deGrom on the injured list, Pete Alonso kept New York rolling with a two-run homer in the 10th inning for a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mets' Marte loses grandmother 2 years after wife's death
Read full article: Mets' Marte loses grandmother 2 years after wife's deathNew York Mets outfielder Starling Marte has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother, which came nearly two years to the day after his wife died of a heart attack.
Scherzer meets fans with gem, Mets sweep twinbill vs Giants
Read full article: Scherzer meets fans with gem, Mets sweep twinbill vs GiantsMax Scherzer pitched no-hit ball into the sixth inning of his anticipated home debut and the New York Mets rode their $130 million ace to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants for a doubleheader sweep.
LEADING OFF: Freeman vs Braves, Hill's special Patriots' Day
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Freeman vs Braves, Hill's special Patriots' DayFreddie Freeman faces the Braves in Los Angeles for the first time since leaving the World Series champions for a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers last month.
Injured Mets' deGrom out for major time, no set return date
Read full article: Injured Mets' deGrom out for major time, no set return dateNew York Mets ace Jacob DeGrom will miss major time because of inflammation in his shoulder area, a huge blow to a team that heavily invested in making a deep run this season.
Mets boost staff, get Bassitt from A's for 2 minor leaguers
Read full article: Mets boost staff, get Bassitt from A's for 2 minor leaguersRight-hander Chris Bassitt, who made a remarkable recovery from a frightening line drive to the head last year, has been traded by the Oakland Athletics to the New York Mets for a pair of minor league right-handers.
Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open Sunday
Read full article: Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open SundayShohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseballโs biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major League Baseballโs 99-day labor lockout.
To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year deal
Read full article: To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year dealThe New York Mets and Max Scherzer have finalized a $130 million, three-year deal, a contract that shattered baseballโs record for highest average salary and forms a historically impressive 1-2 atop New Yorkโs rotation with Jacob deGrom.