Houston Chronicle

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball. Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call. After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in … [Read more...] about Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Boone is entering his eighth season as manager. The team had exercised his 2025 option in November. He has led the Yankees to a 603-429 record, three AL East titles and one pennant. New York reached the World Series last year for the first time since 2009, losing to the … [Read more...] about Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season

Houston needs answers (and jams) sooner than later.  … [Read more...] about ‘Who’s the music guy now?’: Astros vibes in peril with no clubhouse DJ

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki threw 27 pitches over two innings of live batting practice at Camelback Ranch in front of hundreds of fans and several teammates. It also seemed like the entire Los Angeles Dodgers organization was watching behind home plate. Sasaki wasn’t particularly fazed by the attention Wednesday and looked much more comfortable than last week, when he was a … [Read more...] about With the Dodgers’ organization watching, Roki Sasaki has some success throwing live batting practice