Kelly, Calhoun lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1
After a rough start to the season, the D-backs have won six of nine games to improve to 9-11. The Padres fell to 11-10. It was already the eighth meeting between the teams in 2020 and the Padres still lead the series 5-3.
After a rough start to the season, the D-backs have won six of nine games to improve to 9-11. The Padres fell to 11-10. It was already the eighth meeting between the teams in 2020 and the Padres still lead the series 5-3.
Dodger Stadium to serve as presidential voting center
Dodger Stadium will serve as a vote center for the presidential election in November, making the Dodgers the first Major League Baseball team to make their venue available for voting.
Dodger Stadium will serve as a vote center for the presidential election in November, making the Dodgers the first Major League Baseball team to make their venue available for voting.
Dbacks bop Rockies 13-7; Blackmon hitless, drops under .500
Starling Marte homered and drove in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks battered the Colorado Rockies 13-7 Wednesday in a Coors Field slugfest featuring 34 hits, but none by blistering Charlie Blackmon.
Starling Marte homered and drove in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks battered the Colorado Rockies 13-7 Wednesday in a Coors Field slugfest featuring 34 hits, but none by blistering Charlie Blackmon.
Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona
Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits, including a key double during a six-run burst in the eighth inning that led the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on August 11.
Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits, including a key double during a six-run burst in the eighth inning that led the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on August 11.
Diamondbacks get 18 hits in 12-8 win over Rockies
It was a winning night for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they played against the Colorado Rockies.
It was a winning night for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they played against the Colorado Rockies.
Lamet brilliant as Tatis, Padres pound Bumgarner, Dbacks 9-5
The San Diego Padres proved to be too much for the Arizona Diamondbacks during a game on August 9.
The San Diego Padres proved to be too much for the Arizona Diamondbacks during a game on August 9.
So far in MLB, West is best at avoiding COVID-19 disruption
Overall, baseball has had widespread success in holding off the virus. The league said it had conducted 13,043 tests with only 13 positives, but it only takes a handful of positive tests to throw the sport into chaos.
Overall, baseball has had widespread success in holding off the virus. The league said it had conducted 13,043 tests with only 13 positives, but it only takes a handful of positive tests to throw the sport into chaos.
Businesses near Chase Field are struggling as baseball games return without fans amid COVID-19 pandemic
With fans not at sports games due to COVID-19, businesses near Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix are suffering.
With fans not at sports games due to COVID-19, businesses near Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix are suffering.
Former LA Angels employee charged in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Skaggs
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed.
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed.
Oakland A's coach apologizes after he makes gesture that looks like Nazi salute
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
Dbacks beat Astros 5-4 on Calhoun’s double in ninth
Calhoun laid off a couple of pitches after falling into a hole and sent the Diamondbacks charging out of the dugout with a line drive to the corner in right. The Diamondbacks weren’t sure how to celebrate while remaining socially distant, but they can work on that after finally winning a series.
Calhoun laid off a couple of pitches after falling into a hole and sent the Diamondbacks charging out of the dugout with a line drive to the corner in right. The Diamondbacks weren’t sure how to celebrate while remaining socially distant, but they can work on that after finally winning a series.
Calhoun’s inside-the-park HR sparks D-backs past Astros 14-7
The Diamondbacks broke out of their extended early-season slump by sending 14 batters to the plate in the fourth, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 9-4 lead. The offensive avalanche included four singles, three doubles, one triple, one walk, a hit by pitch and a strange inside-the-park homer that started the scoring.
The Diamondbacks broke out of their extended early-season slump by sending 14 batters to the plate in the fourth, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 9-4 lead. The offensive avalanche included four singles, three doubles, one triple, one walk, a hit by pitch and a strange inside-the-park homer that started the scoring.
Altuve, Correa homer, Astros tag Bumgarner, Diamondbacks 8-2
José Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
José Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Kershaw sharp in return, Bellinger HR, Dodgers blank D-backs
The Los Angeles Dodgers already looked formidable even before their superstars started contributing big moments. Now that all appears well with their veteran ace and cleanup hitter — and with Mookie Betts delivering at the plate and in the field — the seven-time NL West champs seem even stronger in the 60-game sprint that’s the 2020 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers already looked formidable even before their superstars started contributing big moments. Now that all appears well with their veteran ace and cleanup hitter — and with Mookie Betts delivering at the plate and in the field — the seven-time NL West champs seem even stronger in the 60-game sprint that’s the 2020 season.
Mets slugger Céspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season
New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.
New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.
MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams
The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.
The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.
Brewers-Cardinals series at Miller Park postponed due to COVID-19
The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday announced the postponement of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals -- marking the postponement of the entire weekend series.
The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday announced the postponement of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals -- marking the postponement of the entire weekend series.
Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 MLB season
Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1.
Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1.
MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.