Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw disagreed with the team’s decision to invite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to the team’s Pride night on June 16, and that influenced the timing of his announcement of the club’s “Christian Faith and Family Day,” he told the Los Angeles Times on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The …
SEATTLE — Hanging in the corner of the visiting team’s manager’s office, a TV airing MLB Network showed highlights of the Yankees’ 10-4 win over the Mariners. Before speaking with reporters, Aaron Boone sat in his chair with his jaw open as he watched the TV in amazement. On the screen was reigning American League …
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The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers Monday, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: This is Sánchez’s third organization since April 1. The Mets designated Sánchez for assignment on May 25. Sánchez, in his first season with the Mets, had one RBI and zero home runs …
The Reds have a problem with Jonathan India. It’s a good problem, but a problem nonetheless. The Reds soon may boast too many good infielders, most notably the game’s top prospect, Elly De La Cruz, who is closing in on his major-league debut. India, 26, was the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year. He’s …
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CHICAGO — This Cubs season wasn’t supposed to be over before “Succession.” Of course, there are still 110 episodes left for the 2023 Cubs. This isn’t “The End,” as it is for HBO’s masterpiece with Sunday night’s series finale. It’s more like an underperforming team — the crown jewel of an empire controlled by a …
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CHICAGO – Marcus Stroman knows the drill. He was traded once before at the deadline, in 2019 when the Mets acquired him from the Blue Jays. If his present team, the Cubs, does not turn around its season, he could be on the move again. Stroman does not want that to happen. “At this point …
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ATLANTA — Within moments of Marcell Ozuna uncorking his vicious swing, no one was looking at where the ball had wound up. Not because the Braves designated hitter had gotten jammed on a Gavin Stone fastball, but because the barrel of his bat had swung around and conked Dodgers catcher Will Smith on the side …
PITTSBURGH — Every time he takes off running trying to steal a base, the Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen worries he might not be able to get back to his feet when the play is over. With stolen-base attempts up across the majors this season under new rules that encourage base running, McCutchen believes infielders are more …
This is a digital version of The Windup. Sign up here to receive this content directly in your inbox every morning. All I ask is one thing: if they move the Rays somewhere other than Florida, can they please change the mascot to Ray Bradbury? I would even compromise and settle for Ray Davies. But surely we’ve …
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At a time when the Rays appear closer than ever to completing their 15-year quest for a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay area, their options are only multiplying. At least one local businessman is trying to buy the franchise, according to sources briefed on the discussions who were granted anonymity so they could speak …
