Report: Braves discussed Olson trade with A's to potentially replace Freeman

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo believes home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez acted out of spite when calling balls and strikes during an at-bat in Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Rizzo called out to Gonzalez from the dugout in the eighth inning to voice his displeasure while Giancarlo...

The New York Yankees aren't the only ones who don't like the new hitting conditions at Camden Yards. "Nobody likes it," Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini told the Baltimore Sun's Nathan Ruiz of the stadium's new left-field wall. "No hitters like it, myself included." New York criticized the renovated...

After being stretchered off the field Monday night, an MRI on Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi revealed strains and sprains on ligaments around his ankle and foot, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Odorizzi called the diagnosis the "best-case scenario" after fearing he ruptured his Achilles tendon. He...

The Los Angeles Kings have signed general manager Rob Blake to a three-year contract extension, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun. Blake's current contract was set to expire June 30, and an official announcement on the new deal is expected in the coming weeks, LeBrun added. After a 20-year playing career -...

The Mets and Yankees were both postponed due to inclement weather Friday and will each play a doubleheader this weekend - and combining that with injuries to key rotation members or reserves, both teams are scrambling for starters.

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer had a four-run lead in the sixth inning and everything was rolling right along for the New York Mets — same as all season. Until the three-time Cy Young Award winner signaled to the dugout he was done. Scherzer pulled himself from...

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes Aaron Judge could've had three home runs Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles if it wasn't for the new dimensions at Camden Yards. "He almost had three (homers), but 'Build Your Own Park' got him," Boone said postgame, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer left his start in the sixth inning with a trainer after throwing 87 pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The Mets said Scherzer is dealing with left side discomfort and that he'll have more tests done Thursday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

BOSTON (AP) — The Astros littered the seats of Fenway Park with home runs during their rout of the Red Sox on Tuesday. A day later, Boston pitcher Nick Pivetta barely allowed Houston to put the ball in play. Pivetta pitched a two-hitter, Xander Bogaerts hit a solo home...

We split our MLB picks Thursday, cashing on another Zac Gallen gem but suffering the wrath of Trevor Story in his breakout game for the Red Sox. Here are our best bets heading into the weekend:. May 20, 7:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees are exerting their will, winning 21 of...

The NHL playoffs offer plenty of compelling storylines, a couple of which will be at the forefront tonight. The No. 3 team in total power-play goals has yet to convert once through eight games, while one of the league's highest-paid goaltenders has been borderline dominant since regaining his starting spot following an up-and-down campaign.

We're roughly one-quarter of the way into the MLB season, which means a lot of the statistics are reaching a large enough sample to be illustrative of successes or failures. Here's a list of players with outlier statistics and whether their performance will continue. Taylor Ward, Angels. Wonky stat: 249...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star third baseman José Ramirez will undergo X-rays and other tests on his right shin after being injured during an at-bat in Thursday’s 4-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Ramirez collapsed in pain after fouling a ball off his shin in the...

The Cincinnati Reds have activated first baseman Joey Votto from the injured list, the club announced Friday ahead of its series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto, 38, has been sidelined with COVID-19 since May 3 and said he dealt with symptoms for more than a week after contracting the virus.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack had season-ending Tommy John surgery, the team announced Wednesday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Paddack also underwent the same procedure when he was a member of the San Diego Padres organization in 2016. The 26-year-old hasn't pitched since leaving a start on May...

A reported April trade between the New York Mets and San Diego Padres fell through after Mets doctors raised concerns about right-hander Chris Paddack's medicals, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The trade would have seen San Diego send Paddack, first baseman Eric Hosmer, and reliever Emilio...

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Dominic Smith is frustrated with his playing time. "I just want to play every day," Smith said, according to Newsday's Anthony Rieber. "To be honest, that's what I want to do. I like where this team is going. I feel like I can impact this team in a number of ways, and that's being (in the lineup) every day, in my opinion.

Terrell Owens believes he could've made a difference for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LVI. The Hall of Fame wide receiver told "The People's Pregame: NBCLX's Fan Controlled Football Podcast" that had the Bucs signed him last season, Tom Brady might've won his eighth Super Bowl championship. "You...

Wide receiver Allen Robinson is confident that the Los Angeles Rams' star-studded offense will help him bounce back after a down season with the Chicago Bears in 2021. "Coach (Sean) McVay and the offense he's put together, the offense these guys run, it's been a top offense in the league for a reason," Robinson said Thursday, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. "I truly believe that it'll bring the best out of me and I'll be able to display all of the elements of my game."

Reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper and a few fans at Citizens Bank Park made a rare deal during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres on Thursday. Harper wanted a hat from the spectators and decided to give his cap, which he signed, in return:. "Just really...