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Padres warn fans about abusive behavior ahead of NLDS Game 3 against Dodgers

Oct. 08, 2024 14:12 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have reminded fans about their zero-tolerance policy for bad behavior ahead of Game 3 of their NL Division Series against rival Los Angeles, which turned contentious Sunday night when tempers flared on the field and in the stands at Dodger Stadium. ...

Second minor league umpire sues MLB, alleges firing was retaliation for sexual assault complaint

Oct. 08, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A second minor league umpire joined a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging he was fired after he reported he was sexually assaulted by a female umpire. Brandon Cooper, an umpire who worked in the minor league Arizona Complex League last year, sued MLB and...

Muggers ripped watch off Dodgers pitcher Buehler's arm, police say

Oct. 08, 2024 14:04 PM EDT

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Thieves surrounded Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler last month and ripped a pricey watch off his arm, police said Tuesday. Buehler was not threatened during the incident, which happened Sept. 28 at the Santa Anita Park horse racing track in...

Police say thieves surrounded Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler and ripped pricey watch off his arm

Oct. 08, 2024 13:54 PM EDT
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Police say thieves surrounded Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler and ripped pricey watch off his arm.

Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a championship, dies at 83

Oct. 08, 2024 13:48 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and pitched himself to the doorstep of the baseball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 83. Major League Baseball...

Royals pitcher Cole Ragans warms up for Yankees by playing catch in Central Park

Oct. 08, 2024 12:56 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Cole Ragans started his AL Division Series with a walk in the park. On Sunday, the Royals left-hander took a 11-minute stroll from the team's hotel in midtown Manhattan and played catch in Central Park on the Heckscher Ballfields, just as so many amateur baseball...

Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series title, dies at 83

Oct. 08, 2024 12:03 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series title, dies at 83.

Perez's homer off Rodón sparks 4-run 4th inning and Royals beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS

Oct. 08, 2024 08:02 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece. Four relievers held New York in check...

Judge and Rodón unable to deliver as Yankees drop Game 2 to Royals in ALDS

Oct. 08, 2024 00:54 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Two games into this postseason, those big-money deals for Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón haven't paid any October dividends for the New York Yankees. Judge mustered little at the plate again Monday night and Rodón failed to last four innings in his first playoff...

Berti turns dazzling unassisted double play in professional debut at first as Yankees lose in ALDS

Oct. 08, 2024 00:46 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Berti looked like a Gold Glove winner in his first professional game at first base. Forced to use backups following Anthony Rizzo's injury, the New York Yankees started Berti at first base in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals that evened their AL...