Calling Canada his “second house,” slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed his $500-million, 14-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Guerrero, 26, was born in Montreal while his Hall of Famer father Vladimir Sr. was playing for the Expos. The younger Guerrero signed with the Blue Jays as a 16-year-old in 2015 and made his big league debut in 2019. … [Read more...] about Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs $500-million, 14-year deal to stay in ‘second house’
Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen’s head
Major League Baseball says Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López has been suspended three games and fined for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen. López was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against the Pirates after a high pitch near McCutchen’s head led to the benches briefly clearing in the seventh inning. The right-hander has filed an appeal of the suspension, … [Read more...] about Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen’s head
Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics
When Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets in 2023, they were one of the worst teams in the NBA having won just 42 games combined in the previous two seasons. Now they’re back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, finishing a rebuild completed under the guidance of coach Ime Udoka and with a big assist from VanVleet’s veteran leadership. The Rockets are the second … [Read more...] about Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics
Chisholm ejected for arguing called 3rd strike during Yankees’ 6-3 win over Rays
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected from the New York Yankees’ 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, then appeared to violate Major League Baseball’s social media policy when he posted in-game criticism online. Chisholm was ejected in the seventh inning by plate umpire John Bacon for arguing after a called third strike on a full-count pitch from Mason Montgomery that appeared low, his … [Read more...] about Chisholm ejected for arguing called 3rd strike during Yankees’ 6-3 win over Rays
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meets with President Donald Trump at White House
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met this week at the White House with President Donald Trump. MLB says “President Trump is a longtime fan of baseball” and adds "as he has done in the past, Commissioner Manfred was pleased to visit the White House again to discuss issues pertaining to baseball with the president.” A lawyer for Pete Rose has applied for the late career hits … [Read more...] about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meets with President Donald Trump at White House