MLB All-Star Game to feature robot umpires for the first time
ATLANTA (AP) — Tarik Skubal views the strike zone differently than robot umpires. “I have this thing where…
Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in Tuesday’s All-Star Game
ATLANTA (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday…
The curveball is disappearing amid MLB’s velocity surge
ATLANTA (AP) — Curveballs have been thrown a curve by a modern game valuing velocity over variety, disappearing…
Braves’ Austin Riley leaves game against Cardinals with abdominal tightness
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited the game against St. Louis after three…
Murphy hits two long HRs, Braves beat Cardinals 6-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sean Murphy hit the two longest home runs at Busch Stadium this season and…
Braves win 3-0 behind Max Fried and Sean Murphy, but Royals still get to celebrate
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried pitched three-hit ball over 8 2/3 innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to…
Athletics’ Jacob Wilson’s hand injury not serious but could miss All-Star Game
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The news on Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson’s injured left hand was much better…
Twins’ Byron Buxton to compete in next week’s Home Run Derby
Minnesota Twins center fielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton was announced as the fourth participant in the Home…
Nationals slugger James Wood to participate in Home Run Derby
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part…
Laureano drives in go-ahead run in 3-run 10th inning as Orioles blast 3 homers and beat Braves 9-6
ATLANTA (AP) — Ramón Laureano’s double in the 10th inning gave Baltimore the lead and the Orioles hit…
Angels place rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the injured list with a sprained left thumb
ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list…
Freeman, Smith join Ohtani to give Dodgers 3 All-Star starters, Tigers also have 3
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will have three fan-elected starters in the All-Star Game, with…