‘Holy Grail’ baseball card of Pirates legend Honus Wagner fetches record $6.6M
A 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card has sold for more than $6.6 million, according to Robert Edward Auctions based in New Jersey. The price shattered a previous record of $5.2 million that was paid for a sports card — 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card and the 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite...
Diamondbacks rookie Tyler Gilbert no-hits Padres in his MLB debutVideo
PHOENIX — Tyler Gilbert became the first pitcher in 68 years to throw a no-hitter in his first big league start, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres, 7-0, Saturday night with the record-tying eighth no-hitter in the majors this season. Gilbert joined Bumpus Jones in his major-league...
White Sox walk off Yankees in Field of Dreams game
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York Yankees 9-8 Thursday night in the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa. Anderson, who...
Cubs release former ace Jake Arrieta after rough return to teamVideo
CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta, who won a Cy Young Award and helped the Chicago Cubs capture a drought-busting World Series championship in his first stint with the club, was released Thursday after struggling in his second go-round. Arrieta was informed Wednesday after getting tagged for eight runs in a 10-0...
Brewers’ Corbin Burnes strikes out 10 in a row, ties MLB record
CHICAGO — Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 straight, tying the major-league record, against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. Hall of Famer Tom Seaver of the New York Mets fanned 10 straight against San Diego in 1970. Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola struck out 10 Mets...
MLB set to make Iowa debut for ‘Field of Dreams’ gameVideo
More than three decades after “Field of Dreams” seeped into the country’s cultural consciousness, with a one-year delay caused by the pandemic, one of the most famous cornfields in Hollywood history finally gets the opportunity to host real major league ball. “Is this heaven?” the ghost of John Kinsella asked...
Rockies say fan wasn’t yelling racial slur at Marlins player
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies said a fan suspected of repeatedly yelling a racial slur at Florida outfielder Lewis Brinson was actually hollering at “Dinger,” the club’s purple, polka-dotted dinosaur mascot. “After a thorough investigation that included calls, emails and video clips from concerned fans, media and broadcast partners, the...
Yankees covid-19 outbreak continues as Anthony Rizzo tests positiveVideo
NEW YORK — Newcomer Anthony Rizzo has become the latest Yankees player to test positive for the coronavirus. Rizzo is the fourth New York player within the past week to be sidelined by covid-19, joining starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery and catcher Gary Sanchez. Rizzo tested positive after...
Phillies retire Halladay’s No. 34 in tribute to late ace
On the same diamond where Roy Halladay pitched himself into baseball history and the hearts of Philadelphia fans, the Phillies retired the late Hall of Famer’s No. 34 jersey in a touching tribute Sunday. Former teammates Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Raúl Ibañez as well as pitching coach Rich Dubee...
Power surge puts Norwin grad JJ Matijevic on doorstep of major leagues
Left, right, center. Doesn’t matter. JJ Matijevic can spray the baseball all over the park — and deep into the bleachers — with some of the best middle-order hitters in the minor leagues. But the Norwin graduate wants to prove he can hit home runs in the majors, too. He...
Indians get 15-year lease agreement, ending relocation talk
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a 15-year lease extension at Progressive Field, keeping them at their downtown ballpark through 2036 and ending speculation the franchise would relocate. The agreement, which was announced Thursday and still needs legislative approval, includes two additional five-year options that could make it...
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole tests positive for covid-19
NEW YORK — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has tested positive for covid-19 and will not make his scheduled start Tuesday, the latest virus setback for the team. New York manager Aaron Boone made the announcement after Monday night’s 7-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He said he was told of...
Mets fail to sign 10th overall draft pick Kumar Rocker of VanderbiltVideo
The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p.m. deadline, over concern about his medical scans. New York selected Rocker with the 10th overall pick and will receive an extra selection in next year’s amateur draft,...
Marlins manager Don Mattingly out after positive covid-19 testVideo
MIAMI — Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly tested positive for covid-19 on Saturday and will be away from the team while it continues its series against the New York Yankees. The 60-year-old Mattingly experienced mild symptoms when he arrived at the park for the game. The former Yankees star was...
Pair of Brewers pitchers test positive for covid-19Video
ATLANTA — Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for covid-19 on Saturday and will be placed in quarantine in the latest cases to affect the NL Central leaders. A third reliever, Jandel Gustave, will miss Saturday night’s game at Atlanta because of contact tracing. Earlier this...
New pair of Yankees sluggers excited for potential playoff pushVideo
MIAMI — With a pair of new sluggers in place, the New York Yankees are ready to make their playoff drive. First baseman Anthony Rizzo homered in his Yankees debut Friday night, and All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo also suited up with New York for the first time in the opener...
First Call: Steelers work on addressing drops; ex-Steeler on covid list; Andrew McCutchen back at PNC Park
Friday’s “First Call” takes a look at the sticky situation of not-so-sticky hands from Steelers receivers. Bad news for Bud Dupree. The Pirates prepare to welcome back Andrew McCutchen. An update on the Robert Morris hockey front. And a Pittsburgh kid gets a big NHL contract. Addressing the issue Last...
Reports: Yanks acquire Cubs first baseman Anthony RizzoVideo
The New York Yankees acquired Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and cash for prospects Thursday in their second major trade this week for desperately needed left-handed bats. A person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press the deal for Rizzo was done. The person spoke on condition of...
Cleveland manager Terry Francona stepping down for physical health issues
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues. The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February. He’s also dealing with a...
4 Nationals players, 8 staffers test positive, game vs. Phillies postponedVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Four Washington Nationals players and eight staffers tested positive for covid-19, forcing MLB to postpone their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. The postponement came one day after Nationals star Trea Turner exited the game against Philadelphia in the first inning after his positive test for...
Starling Marte traded by Marlins to A’s for LHP Jesus Luzardo
MIAMI — The Oakland Athletics are in playoff contention, and Starling Marte is their midseason reward. Oakland obtained the versatile but well-traveled outfielder Wednesday from the Miami Marlins for left-hander Jesús Luzardo. “We felt like Starling was frankly the best position player that was out there on the market,” A’s...
First Call: An argument for Aaron Rodgers to Steelers in ’22; Adam Frazier’s debut with San Diego; Larry Fitzgerald’s future
Wednesday’s “First Call” assesses the chances of Aaron Rodgers becoming a Steeler next year. Some Steelers fans think T.J. Watt got snubbed by the EA Sports Madden ratings system. We try to figure out what Larry Fitzgerald is thinking. And we get you up to date on Adam Frazier’s San...
Nationals’ Strasburg to have season-ending neck surgeryVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending neck surgery, Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday, ending another frustrating year for Washington’s 2019 World Series hero. The three-time All-Star right-hander felt discomfort after a 27-pitch bullpen session last week and saw a specialist on Monday. Strasburg, who is 1-2 with a...
Brewers’ Christian Yelich on covid-19 list after positive test, out against PiratesVideo
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich tested positive for the coronavirus and is showing mild symptoms. Yelich and utilityman Jace Peterson were placed on the covid-19 injured list, Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday, adding that Peterson was sidelined because contact tracing and hasn’t tested positive. Yelich —...
Pitching-starved Mets acquire left-hander Rich Hill from RaysVideo
NEW YORK — The pitching-thin New York Mets on Friday acquired left-hander Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are getting right-hander Tommy Hunter and minor league catcher Matt Dyer in return. The 41-year-old Hill is 6-4 with a 3.89 ERA in 19 starts for the contending Rays....
