Cal Raleigh successful, 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire
ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh was just as successful with the first robot umpire All-Star challenge as he…
Cal Raleigh wins Home Run Derby with family support
ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby like a day on the lawn. Dad…
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…
For Chicago’s All-Stars, a chance to show they belong
ATLANTA — An assignment to cover the All-Star Game is a privilege I’ve happily accepted since my first…
Aaron Judge barreling toward hallowed 500-homer club, could be joined by some peers
Aaron Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 career homers on Saturday and it…
Chicago Cubs pick Ethan Conrad at No. 17
For the fifth consecutive year, the Chicago Cubs opted to go the college route with their top draft…
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…
MLB draft: Nats take high school SS Eli Willits first overall
ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits on Sunday night with the…
Chicago White Sox head into the All-Star break 33 games under .500
Several first-half themes played out on Sunday for the Chicago White Sox. There were mistakes, like pitcher Aaron…
Chicago White Sox select SS Billy Carlson at No. 10
Billy Carlson has played shortstop since he was 6. “I take a lot of pride in pitchers liking…