CLEARWATER, Fla. — Shortly after Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski revealed Saturday morning that extension talks had stalled with Aaron Nola, the right-hander was hit hard by the Yankees during his last start in the Grapefruit League before opening day. The damage: Five earned runs on six hits (including four for extra bases) … Read more
At just 35 and already the voice of the World Series, Joe Davis has only scratched the surface of the baseball magic that lies before him. But the Fox Sports and Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice knows he was part of something extraordinary Tuesday night at LoanDepot Park in Miami. It was Davis’ voice that … Read more
Last year, one of the players’ concerns about new MLB rules for 2023 was the ability for teams to aggressively challenge whether a team had violated the change. One toe over the line? Delete a throw or play. Now, with Opening Day eight days away, MLB agrees. The commissioner’s office sent a four-page memo to … Read more
MIAMI – The script, everyone kept talking about the script. Over the past month and a half, Mike Trout has heard all about how this should play out. Him in the batting box. Shohei Ohtani on the mound. The perfect match for the World Baseball Classic. And, once USA and Japan reach the final, the … Read more
MIAMI – So, let’s be clear. Shohei Ohtani agreed to play for Team Japan knowing he was at risk of injury and a potential $500 million free agent deal. And now, after displaying more emotion than he’s ever had, at least on this continent, he’s not going to pitch in the World Baseball Classic final … Read more