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Houston Astros April 20, 2024

Former Astros prospect dead at 24 after traffic wreck in Dominican Republic

Former Houston Astros pitching prospect Ronny Garcia was killed in a traffic wreck in the Dominican Republic less than a week before his new team's season starts.

San Francisco Giants April 18, 2024

MLB Buy or Sell: Braves fine sans Strider? Trout staying put? Phillies in trouble?

Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at a young hitter making the leap to stardom, Mike Trout’s future in Anaheim, whether there's a new worst team in baseball and more.

MLB April 13, 2024

Controversial MLB umpire ripped after brutal strike calls: 'Fire this guy'

Angel Hernandez has always had a reputation for being one of the worst umpires in baseball, but Friday night may have been his worst performance yet.

MLB April 9, 2024

Astros' Justin Verlander says evolution of pitching the 'biggest' factor in wave of injuries

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is hoping Major League Baseball acts fast to address the recent wave of injuries plaguing pitchers this season.

New York Mets April 8, 2024

Jerry Grote, World Series-champion catcher with the Mets, dead at 81

Jerry Grote, a former New York Mets catcher who won a World Series with the team, died at a Texas hospital on Sunday, according to a team spokesman. He was 81.

Houston Astros April 1, 2024

Astros' Ronel Blanco throws no-hitter vs Blue Jays in 8th career start

Ronel Blanco, 30, making just his eighth career start for the Houston Astros, threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 10-0 win.

New York Yankees March 28, 2024

New Yankees star Juan Soto preserves Opening Day win with game-saving defense in 9th inning

There's a reason why the New York Yankees acquired All-Star Juan Soto — it wasn't exactly for his defense, but that's what was on display on Opening Day.

MLB March 27, 2024

5 Opening Day parties happening across the country in 2024

MLB Opening Day is full of baseball, food and of course, parties. On March 28, several cities hosting opening day will hold celebrations for fans before the games begin.

Houston Astros March 10, 2024

Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt make Savannah Bananas debut in Houston

Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt made their Savannah Bananas debut on Saturday night as they continued to their World Tour against the Party Animals.

Houston Astros March 5, 2024

Astros' Justin Verlander to start 2024 season on injured list: 'It’s just a timing issue'

Shoulder inflammation will keep Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander out for the start of the season, with manager Joe Espada confirming that he will be placed on the injured list.

MLB February 15, 2024

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces his tenure will end after current contract expires

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that once his current contract ends in January 2029, there will be another commissioner.