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René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96

René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died. He was 96.
Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84.
Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there's mediocrity to be found

Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there's mediocrity to be found

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted May 11 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brice Turang's homer in the ninth inning gave Milwaukee a three-game sweep of the New Yankees and was the latest example of an early-season trend.
Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle honors his mom, who passed away 2 years ago

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle honors his mom, who passed away 2 years ago

Ken Powtak, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle took the Fenway Park mound on Sunday afternoon with a heavy heart.
Mookie Betts set to return from strained oblique when Dodgers open series against Giants on Monday

Mookie Betts set to return from strained oblique when Dodgers open series against Giants on Monday

Dan Greenspan, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mookie Betts is set to return after missing more than a month because of a right oblique strain when the Los Angeles Dodgers open a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died. Cox died Saturday in Marietta, Georgia, according to the Braves. Cox had a stroke in 2019. Cox managed the Braves to prominence during the 1990s and the team's first championship in 1995. He took over a last-place team in June of 1990 and the next season led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish. Atlanta lost in the World Series to Minnesota in seven games. That was the start of a record 14 consecutive division titles. He managed the Braves for 25 years, retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Bobby Cox was 84 years old.
The Giants trade struggling catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. Bo Naylor optioned to Columbus

The Giants trade struggling catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. Bo Naylor optioned to Columbus

Joe Reedy And Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patrick Bailey said he was beginning to feel the past couple weeks as if his time with the San Francisco Giants might be coming to an end.
Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitch

Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitch

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 12:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fans lined up well before the gates opened at Camden Yards on Friday night in anticipation of a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway at the ballpark.
Chicago Cubs have two 10-game winning streaks in one season for the first time since 1935

Chicago Cubs have two 10-game winning streaks in one season for the first time since 1935

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated May 9 - 12:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

for the first time in nine decades.
Robby Snelling makes his MLB debut for the Marlins in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals

Robby Snelling makes his MLB debut for the Marlins in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals

Alanis Thames, Associated Press  |  Updated May 8 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robby Snelling was already receiving autograph requests from young Marlins fans 24 hours before his first Major League Baseball start.
Snell to make season debut for Dodgers on Saturday. Glasnow placed on injured list

Snell to make season debut for Dodgers on Saturday. Glasnow placed on injured list

Dan Greenspan, Associated Press  |  Posted May 8 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Blake Snell will make his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of National League division leaders.
MLB's rookie class is making an impressive impact in early season games

MLB's rookie class is making an impressive impact in early season games

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted May 8 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin stepped to the plate on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and ripped a 110.1 mph laser high off the center-field wall at Chase Field, cruising into second base for a double.
Carlos Rodón's elbow pain hindered his life. The Yankees' All-Star took time, and is ready to return

Carlos Rodón's elbow pain hindered his life. The Yankees' All-Star took time, and is ready to return

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted May 8 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Rodón remembered back to last year.
Yankees' Jasson Domínguez sprains shoulder crashing into wall, leading to Spencer Jones call-up

Yankees' Jasson Domínguez sprains shoulder crashing into wall, leading to Spencer Jones call-up

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated May 8 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jasson Domínguez is headed to the injured list yet again after spraining a shoulder when he crashed into Yankee Stadium's outfield wall, opening a path for heralded prospect Spencer Jones to make his major league debut.
Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers 9-2 for 16th win in 19 games but Domínguez hurt hitting wall

Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers 9-2 for 16th win in 19 games but Domínguez hurt hitting wall

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers misplayed four balls in a difficult sun.
Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired after sending 'inappropriate' text to female colleague

Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired after sending 'inappropriate' text to female colleague

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 7 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

Luke Decock, Associated Press  |  Posted May 7 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children.
Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended 5 games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story

Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended 5 games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story

Dave Hogg, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez was suspended for five games and fined on Wednesday, one day after he was ejected for hitting Boston's Trevor Story with a pitch during a 10-2 loss in which he allowed a career-high 10 runs.
Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle

Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated May 6 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Houston's Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, the star infielder said Wednesday.
Ohtani allows his first HRs of the season to Walker and Shewmake as the Astros beat the Dodgers 2-1

Ohtani allows his first HRs of the season to Walker and Shewmake as the Astros beat the Dodgers 2-1

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani allowed his first two home runs of the season to Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake, and Peter Lambert pitched seven strong innings to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.